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Code U
A High School Student’s Guide to College & Health CareersWelcome to Code U! This interactive, online workshop and accompanying planning guide will help high school students think through the process of planning for college, how to choose a college, and how best to prepare for a health career.  Whether they are still trying to decide a career path or know exactly what they want to do, this workshop provides assistance on exploring different careers and getting ready for college.
Benefits of Code U
How It Works
Time Commitment
What’s Included
Cost and Registration Details
Computer Requirements
Who Created CodeU
Questions
Demo
Quick link to register for Code U.
Benefits of Code ULearn about health careers. Learn about yourself and which health professions you might be best suited for. Get advice from college students who are already in pursuit of a health profession. Get answers to your questions.
Learn how to approach selecting a college that is a good fit. Learn what to do and what NOT to do. Learn how to achieve your dream. Start today! Code U is online and can be done on your own time, at your own pace. You can use all of the activities in this workshop, or just the ones which are suited best for you. This workshop is about you!
How It Works
Students interested in this workshop register and pay for access ($15 per student) by clicking here. Once logged in, students can click through each screen, answer questions, read information, and do short activities throughout the workshop. Students have the choice to download various activities which will help them make the difficult decisions they need to make as they prepare for college and think about their future as a health professional. At the end of the workshop, if a student chooses to, they will have a completed workbook that will ultimately document their personal decisions and opinions on what factors are important in a college and what they will be looking for in a career. Students can use the activities as a resource to help them in their final decision-making.
How Long Does It Take?
Each student is different, so each timeline for completion will be different. The full workshop can be completed in as little as a few hours, a few weeks, or as long as a year. The time commitment for this workshop depends on the student, as well as their level of commitment and involvement. Some students will go through it more quickly than others, while others may want to do the activities more than once. The workshop can be done on the student’s own time, at their own pace. Access is allowed at anytime, 24/7/365.
What’s Included
Code U is extensive. The following is a brief outline on the content of both the online workshop and the printed companion piece. Online Portion | Student Activities Included | Introduction:
Provides an overview of the workshop and how to proceed. | | Exploring You:
Determining interests, values, characteristics, and more! | - Mapping healthcare experiences
- Determining your own characteristics and interests
| Exploring Health Careers:
Importance of GPA, admissions tests, outside activities, and other needed preparation pieces. | - Determine fields to explore
- Test your knowledge
- Informational interviewing
| Prepare for College:
Courses that matter in high school, importance of SAT/ACT tests, getting involved in your community, leadership opportunities, honors, and more! | - Record your activities
- Other preparation for the college application
| College to Career:
Types of degrees, what to consider and think about, college exploration related to future health career plans. | - What is important in a college
- What are the requirements
| Welcome to College:
What college will be like, fears/concerns, student stories. | - Planning your week and workload
- Resources to help you
| Preparing for a Health Program:
Thinking ahead, plan "B", choosing a major, prerequisites, gaining experience, cultural awareness, student stories, and more! | - Selecting a major
- Planning prerequisites
- Self-reflection
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Click here to see a quick demo.
Cost and Registration
Individual - $15
The cost for individual use of the online workshop and accompanying downloadable workbook is $15. Users have unlimited access to the workshop and the activities within it. Register here for Code U Regarding Browser Use: You will need to use Firefox or Internet Explorer to complete your registration. At this time, Google Chrome and Safari will not allow you to complete your registration. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Computer Requirements
This online workshop currently uses WebVista, the University's learning management system for online learning. For information on computer requirements, WebVista help, or other access issues, look here for the WebVista Support Site. For information on browser set-up, look here at the WebVista Browser Set-up page. Regarding Browser Use: You will need to use Firefox or Internet Explorer to complete your registration. At this time, Google Chrome and Safari will not allow you to complete your registration. Sorry for the inconvenience.
Who Created Code U?
The content and exercises provided in Code U was created by professional staff at the Health Careers Center at the University of Minnesota. The heart of our mission is to “create innovative educational programs that contribute to the development of future diverse generations of health professionals…” We hope this interactive tool achieves that mission.
Questions?
For questions about the Code U online workshop and workbook, please contact the Health Careers Center at HCC@umn.edu or 612-624-6767.
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