Congratulations to the 100 youth who participated in the "Step Up" Ceremony and Health Careers Day at Fort Mason on Friday, June 17. Over the last school year, the students in the Huckleberry Wellness Academies have attended weekly afterschool workshops focused on health, academics, leadership development, and job readiness training. They also participated in academic case management, tutoring, and internships in health care settings.

View photos from the Huckleberry Wellness Academies Step Up and Health Careers Day

Huckleberry Wellness Academy-San Francisco

Building on Huckleberry's extensive experience training Peer Health Educators, Huckleberry Wellness Academy-San Francisco is an intensive three-year health career pipeline program that fosters interest and engagement in health-related professions. It is primarily funded by a workforce development grant from San Francisco’s Department of Children, Youth, and their Families. 

The Huckleberry Wellness Academy-San Francisco is currently comprised of 20 high school sophomores and 17 juniors. Recruitment for the program is directed toward high-need youth of color who would be the first generation in their families to attend college.