MDA Mentorship: Career Explorations
Description
For youth ages 14-18, this 5-week virtual session will explore various career paths such as business, technology, education, media, engineering and more. Participants will rotate through several mentorships while completing hands-on activities to discover their strengths and interests in various fields.

Participants will:

  • Team up with mentors and other participants to learn about career pathways through interactive activities.

  • Hear from professionals living with neuromuscular disease about their experiences navigating higher education and employment.

  • Build connections with other participants and mentors around shared interests.


Requirements:

  • Complete a brief online application.

  • Have access to a computer and Internet. *

  • Be able to attend and participate in two 90-minute video calls each week for five weeks. Specific days and times of the week will be determined soon. Calls will be held in the evenings.

  • Participate in the discussion boards throughout the week.


*If access to technology is a barrier to participation, MDA may be able to help. Please reach out to us at resourcecenter@mdausa.org for more information.

It is encouraged to complete the application in one sitting. MDA must receive your completed registration form no later than 30 days prior to the start of the program in order to be accepted.
Dates:
2/19/2025 - 3/19/2025
Ages:
Ages 14 - 18
Cost:
$0.00
Availability & Registration Deadline:
This session has openings
Registration will end on 1/2/2025.