HUMAN SERVICES ACADEMY STUDENT APPLICATION

(A) Student Information/School Name:

(Last) (First) (Middle Initial)

(Address) (Birth Date)

(Phone & Cell) (Email Address)

(B) Eligibility: To participate in the Human Services Academy students must be seniors in good academic standing and commit to the following:

1. Will enroll and successfully participate in learning opportunities that may be available at your school. For example:

__ Psychology __ Sociology __ First Aid/CPR __ Tech Prep __ Other:__________

2. Will attend and complete training seminars presented by People Incorporated staff:

__ Medication Administration Program Certification (MAP)

__ Non-Violent Management of Aggressive Behavior (NVMAB)

__ Human Rights Training

__ First Aid/CPR

__ Understanding Developmental Disabilities/Intro DMR state services

__ Other Topics: ________________________________________________________

3. With parent/guardian approval, Academy students will participate in the work experience components offered by People Incorporated:

__ Job shadow at a residential facility for 4 hours

__ Complete a 12 hour internship at a residential facility

__ Participate in a mentoring relationship with a Residential Manager

__ Earn a favorable evaluation upon the completion of this component

(C) Graduation: Students will earn a Human Services Academy Certificate from People Inc. upon successful completion of all program components (1-3).

(D) Employment: Graduates of the Human Services Academy will be offered a career opportunity with People Inc and must document high school graduation, possession of a valid driver’s license and a qualifying CORI check.

(E) Post Academy: Once employed by People, Inc., Academy graduates may apply to

Bristol Community College’s 21-credit Human Services Certificate Program. Course tuition is significantly reduced for People, Inc. employees and will be fully reimbursed after each course has been successfully completed.

Completing the Human Services Certificate Program at BCC earns People, Inc. employees a $1,000 salary adjustment.

Please provide a paragraph elaborating on your personal reasons for applying to the Academy. You may wish to include relevant job history (if available), personal experiences, career aspirations, and/or knowledge of the human services field.

Student Signature: Date:

Parent/Guardian Signature: Date:

School Advisor Signature: Date:

People, Inc Signature: Date: