By: Anthony Rogers, Outreach Specialist
Industry: Health Science
Durham Center for Senior Life (#DCSL) is an independent, non-profit organization that
provides an array of programs and services for older adults. On January 18, 2019, Tiketha
Collins - Director of the Adult Day Program, contacted the #NextGen program to inquire
about filling some their vacancies. She had learned about our program through an
Internet search and was interested in partnering with us. After a couple of meetings to
learn about each other's programs and how we can assist one another, Tiketha signed a
work experience agreement on January 29. She expressed a strong desire to work with
our youth while giving back to the community.
Since signing the agreement, Tiketha has been able to work with and mentor Jasmine,
who had previous experience in the #medical field. From that relationship, DCSL has
been able to get the assistance they needed in the center and Jasmine has been able
to grow and learn in a nurturing environment. Jasmine continues to work part time at
DCSL and intends to enroll at Durham Tech in Spring 2020 to begin her journey of
becoming a registered #nurse. Jasmine has been offered a permanent part-time position
at DCSL and Tiketha has made it very clear that they will be supportive of Jasmine as
she enters the next phase in her life. Tiketha has also expressed interest in continuing to
work with our young adults who desire to work in the #healthcare industry.