Aetna Health Professions Partnership Initiative
Jumpstart

The program:

• Is for 9th and 10th grade students.

• Is a six-week summer program for students enrolled in Greater Hartford high schools with priority given to students enrolled in Hartford Public Schools.
• Provides enrichment experiences both in and outside of the classroom.
• Provides daily classes in language arts, math, science, career and college awareness preparation, integrating CAPT strategies and support across the curriculum.
• Provides assessments and evaluations throughout a student's affiliation with Jumpstart and includes pre, mid, and post testing; student and parent surveys; mid and final progress reports; etc.
• Sponsors 20 Saturday Academies during the academic year where students can continue to strengthen their academic skills and college preparation, as well as, exposure to careers in the health professions.
• Qualified students must meet certain socio-economic guidelines (low income and/or first generation to attend college) and demonstrate a strong motivation and potential to enroll in a four year college program.

Parent/Guardian Orientation Workshops are held for all students participating in the Jumpstart Program.

Important Dates

• April 27, 2012: Postmark date for all applications
• June 18, 2012: First day of program
• July 27, 2012: Last day of program

All Applicants Should:

1. Be a rising freshman or sophomore in high school.

2. Have a ‘B‘ average or better.

3. Submit an essay.

4. Provide two letters of recommendation from a Science or Math teacher or guidance counselor.

5. Have an official transcript submitted from each high school attended.

6. Submit a completed application form (PDF) available from your counselor, this web site, or by email.

For Additional Program Information Contact:

Return Application to:

Kellee Nanfito
Department of Health Career Opportunity Programs
University of Connecticut Health Center
263 Farmington Avenue
Farmington, CT 06030-3920
Phone: 860-679-4545
Fax: 860-679-7223
Email: nanfito@uchc.edu