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Emily Nguyen
La Quinta High School

“The YCC program has helped me in preparing a professional resume and cover letter that I can use for any future jobs or applications. Moreover, I was fortunate enough to go through 6 interviews which have only allowed me to improve my interviews and made me more comfortable. I believe this internship will help me in the future through the networking of new people that I’ve met at UCI Health. Moreover the hours of experience will defiantly put me in a more competitive state.”


Yen Lam
La Quinta High School

“Although I was initially confused on what specific career I wanted in the medical field, I was able to pursue my passion for research and healthcare through various experiences at UCI. This internship exposed me to different types of work environments, ultimately guiding me towards a clearer path for the future. It also helped me build confidence and interpersonal skills to fit better in the mold of an empathetic, compassionate healthcare provider.”


Alondra Ferrer
Santiago High School

“The Youth Career Connections program has allowed me to advance in my career, gain insight in the workforce, operations in the hospital, the opportunity to explore my career. Basically this program has given me a starting place to work with doctors and get a head start to becoming a doctor.”

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