TY - JOUR
T1 - ‘‘The Future Redefined’’ Pediatric, Adolescent and Young Adult College and Career Fair
T2 - A Collaborative Symposium to Provide Proactive Education for Oncology Patients and Survivors
AU - Engler, Ashley
AU - Butler, Bonnie
AU - Tewari, Priti
N1 - Publisher Copyright:
ª Mary Ann Liebert, Inc.
PY - 2023/10/1
Y1 - 2023/10/1
N2 - Adolescent and young adults (AYAs) currently undergoing treatment for cancer, in remission, or in survivorship, are missing a great deal of traditional academic activities during crucial formative years of their lives. To provide AYAs with exceptional opportunities for personal growth, the Adolescent and Young Adult College and Career Fair (AYACCF) was developed. The objective of the AYACCF is to meet the needs of this specific patient population in navigating the transitions from cancer treatment to academic, trade, or career life thereafter. By leveraging internal resources, the team was able to organize two in-person and one virtual event across 3 years. This article provides an overview of the process of designing, implementing, and refining an annual college and career readiness for AYA oncology patients.
AB - Adolescent and young adults (AYAs) currently undergoing treatment for cancer, in remission, or in survivorship, are missing a great deal of traditional academic activities during crucial formative years of their lives. To provide AYAs with exceptional opportunities for personal growth, the Adolescent and Young Adult College and Career Fair (AYACCF) was developed. The objective of the AYACCF is to meet the needs of this specific patient population in navigating the transitions from cancer treatment to academic, trade, or career life thereafter. By leveraging internal resources, the team was able to organize two in-person and one virtual event across 3 years. This article provides an overview of the process of designing, implementing, and refining an annual college and career readiness for AYA oncology patients.
KW - career
KW - college
KW - education
KW - readiness
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U2 - 10.1089/jayao.2022.0129
DO - 10.1089/jayao.2022.0129
M3 - Article
C2 - 36827457
AN - SCOPUS:85163694530
SN - 2156-5333
VL - 12
SP - 787
EP - 791
JO - Journal of adolescent and young adult oncology
JF - Journal of adolescent and young adult oncology
IS - 5
ER -