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BALTIMORE - Baltimore City teens spent a hot summer day getting acquainted with military emergency medical training during Maryland’s Youth Works Summer Internship Program at Warfield Air National Guard Base, July 29, 2015. The interns visited with Soldiers from the 104th Area Support Medical Company during exercise Operation Raven Care, a two-week training simulating emergency scenarios from July 25 to Aug. 7.
They toured the 104th ASMC Tactical Operations Center, which included medical treatment areas, on-site laboratory, ambulance squad and a UH-60 Black Hawk.
“We try to impress upon them how much career opportunity comes from being a member of the Maryland National Guard,” said Michael Deckard Jr., Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems ombudsman. “In addition to the added benefits of becoming a Guardsman, they also get to serve the state of Maryland.”
A male intern said the visit opened his mind to see what he really wants to do. The Soldiers explained how they got to their medical careers with the Guard and showed them what they really do.
“Being able to work with MIEMMS gives the interns an opportunity to see what the military is like,” said Maj. Barbara Meadows, Joint Force Headquarters Medical Detachment deputy commander for administration. “It’s a huge opportunity for them to get out, earn an income and get to see what opportunities are available out there.”
The program also mentors the interns on trying new things and life skills such as being on time, learning respect and active listening.
During their internship with MIEMSS, interns traveled to various Baltimore City firehouses and police stations to learn about everything from fire rescue and extracting patients from vehicles to 911 calls.
The interns discovered that many firemen and policemen they met had a military background.
“It was an awesome opportunity to give these kids a five-week, in-depth look into emergency services,” Deckard said, “and hopefully we can recruit them into the volunteer realm, where there is always a shortage of in the state.”
High school-aged students interested in various career fields submitted applications for the summer internship. Upon selection, they were able to participate in the Baltimore City Mayor’s Office of Employment Development five-week summer program young adults between the ages of 14 - 21.
During the program, interns have the chance to explore various trades for both volunteer and career paths. They gain work experiences with private sector, nonprofit, and city and state government employers. This is the first year for the Maryland National Guard and the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems to participate in the program.
Information about the Youth Works program can be found at https://youthworks.oedworks.com/.
| Date Taken: | 08.06.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 08.06.2015 14:22 |
| Story ID: | 172361 |
| Location: | BALTIMORE, MD, US |
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