Virtual Field Trip Videos
Healthcare and Technology
Welcome to the VIDEO LIBRARY for WWFC Corporate Experiences virtual field trips!
- Educational field trips to teach students about entry level roles in STEM careers that are accessible after high school.
- Behind-the-scenes tours of STEM companies that are making a difference in the local community
- Chance to “meet” a panel of relatable employees in a variety of entry level roles who share their backgrounds and career stories.
We hope these resources provide high school students with job ideas and inspiration!
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Entry Level Job Guides – Including job descriptions, starting salaries, education/ training requirements, free training/ education options, and links to more information
NURO AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES
May 2022 – In-person Field Trip with Wilcox High School
After a brief introduction (1 min.), students heard an overview of Nuro’s company history and learned about autonomous technology (16.5 min.). Then students got a behind-the-scenes tour of the Nuro Santa Clara Vehicle Garage (15 min.) including going under the hood of autonomous vehicles with the technicians. Next, students heard about De Anza College’s free Autonomous and Electric Technician Pathway (4 min.), a new option for high school students – followed by a talk on the Evolution of Auto Technology from a De Anza instructor (10 min.).
Lastly, students heard career journeys and advice from a panel of Nuro employees, most of whom started their careers in entry level roles:
- Fleet Supervisor (Formerly Vehicle Operator) (3 min.)
- Recruiting Coordinator for Operations (Formerly Vehicle Operator) (2 min.)
- Quality Engineer (2.5 min.)
- Manufacturing Technician (1 min.)
A brief Student Q&A session (5 min.) wrapped up the event and featured job search tips and advice for high school students.
Quick Student Survey of Nuro Field Trip
SEQUOIA HOSPITAL IT SERVICES
May 2022 – Virtual Field Trip with Carlmont High School and Santa Clara High School
After a brief introduction (2 min.), students got a behind the scenes tour of the IT infrastructure at Sequoia Hospital (11.5 min.) – a rare glimpse of the “path of the data packet” from a patient room through the MDF (main distribution frame) and out into the world. Next, students heard stories and advice from the panel of IT experts who started their careers in entry level roles:
• Field Engineer (formerly End User Support Technician or IT Help Desk Technician) (6.5 min.)
• Systems Engineer II (formerly IT Help Desk Technician) (5.5 min)
• Clinical Informaticist (formerly IT Support Specialist and Registered Nurse) (3.5 min)
Two case studies followed featuring real world emergency situations that the “super hero” IT team had to tackle including a Hospital System-wide Outage Case Study (2.5 min.) and a critical need for Covid Patient-Family Communication System Case Study (4.5 min.).
Lastly, Students could write down their own answers for a 2 question interactive quiz (6.5 min.) to see if they are ready to jump into IT.
A Student Q&A session (29 min.) wraps up the event and features “on the job” experiences and IT department overlap with programming skills.
ATOMIC PRODUCTIONS
March 2022 – Virtual Field Trip with Wilcox High School, Andrew Hill High School, and Sequoia High School
After a brief introduction (1.5 min.), students were led on a behind the scenes tour of the Atomic Video Productions headquarters (7 min.) featuring a sneak peek into client meetings, the equipment room, the editing suites, and the green room. Next, Danny Angotti, company founder, shared his personal journey and the history of Atomic Productions (5.5 min.) including their introduction of innovative digital effects in the 1990’s which led to huge growth in the demand for their services. Two educational case studies followed focusing on advertisement production, concept development, digital effects, and working with agencies: Klay Thompson Case Study (6 min.) and Bud Light Case Study (6.5 min.).
Next, the students heard career journeys and advice from Atomic Productions employees:
- Production Manager / Producer / Director & In-house Make-up & Wardrobe Stylist (5 min.)
- Senior Editor / Motion Graphics Artist (3 min.)
Student Q&A session (45.5 min.)
QR Code for Survey of Atomic Video Productions Field Trip
PATHWAYS HOME HEALTH AND HOSPICE
November 2021 – Virtual Field Trip with Sequoia High School Health Careers Academy
Students learned about Pathways Home Health and Hospice services (3.5 min.) and got a tour of the home office with Andy Robinson, Director of Operations. They got to see examples of close-up medical training (7.5 min.) including giving a venipunture (blood draw) and taking blood pressure with Pathways Educator and RN, Daniela Mak. Andy Robinson gave a talk on a long-term care scenario, “Diagnosis through Death” featuring Congestive Heart Failure. (20 min.). Next, the students heard about career journeys from Home Health and Hospice professionals:
- Home Health and Hospice Sales & Marketing (5.5 min.)
- Home Health Aide (3.5 min.)
- Office Manager (4.5 min.)
- Hospice Vocational Nurse (5.5 min.) & his funny patient joke (1 min.)
- Registered Nurse and Director of Operations (4 min.)
Student Question and Answer session (18 min.)
QR Code for Survey of Home Health and Hospice Field Trip
SONRISAS DENTAL HEALTH
October 2021 – Virtual Field Trip with Andrew Hill High School and East Palo Alto Academy
Students met Dr. Bonnie Jue from Sonrisas Dental Health and learned surprising ways that Oral Health impacts Overall Health – including heart disease and diabetes. Dr. Jue delivered a fast-paced overview of Oral Health issues, treatments, and preventions (21 min.). Next, students heard career stories and advice from a panel of dental professionals:
- Dentist/ Dental Director of a Non-Profit Practice (4.5 min.)
- Dental Assistant (3 min.)
- Patient Care Coordinator (4 min.)
- Dental Hygienist (2.5 min.)
- Dentist/ Owner of a Private Practice (3 min.)
A Q&A session (21 min.) followed featuring student questions.
QR Code for Survey of Oral Health Virtual Field Trip
GENENTECH
May 2021 – Virtual Field Trip with Santa Clara High School and East Palo Alto Academy
Students were introduced to Genentech and the world of biotechnology by the Chief People and Culture Officer, Cynthia Burks (9 min.). They then watched a brief entertaining video, “What actually happens in Drug Development?” (16 min.), heard about the Genentech drug development process (7 min.), and got to see a drone tour of Genentech campus (4 min.). Lastly, several Genentech employees shared their stories and career journeys:
- Senior Scientist (17.5 min.), “I research how to get drugs into difficult to reach tissues and work to come up with new ways to image this in animals/people.”
- Principal Scientific Researcher (6 min.), “I discover legal drugs for patients.”
- Scientific Researcher (19 min.), “I use experiments to understand how a drug moves through tissues in the body.”
- Principal Program Manager ( 15 min.), “I manage cross functional teams that develop therapeutics in early stages of drug development.”
RED CROSS BLOOD SERVICES
April 2021 – Virtual Field Trip with Andrew Hill High School
Students attended a tour of a blood drive (4 min.) in honor of a 7-year-old cancer patient and got to see how blood collection works during Covid. They then heard a very entertaining educational talk about blood, blood types, and blood uses (19 min.). Next, students heard about careers from several blood services professionals:
- Phlebotomist (2 min.)
- Collections Materials Coordinator (7.5 min.)
- Blood Collections Trainer (2 min.)
- Blood Drive Account Manager (6.5 min.)
A Q&A session (31.5 min.) wrapped up the event.
PROTRANSPORT-1 AMBULANCE
March 2021 – Virtual Field Trip with Andrew Hill High School
Students got to hear an introduction to ProTransport-1 Ambulance and learn about emergency medical services (17 min.) ranging from NICU transport to professional sports event athlete support. They did a “ride-along” on a Static Rig Ambulance (7 min.) with the Critical Care Transport Team. They learned about Signs and Symptoms of a Heart Attack and CPR (12 min.) and heard stories and advice from ProTransport-1 employees:
A Q&A session (36.5 min.) addressed student questions and “on the job” EMS Stories.
SEQUOIA HOSPITAL
February 2021 – Virtual Field Trip with Sequoia High School and the Health Careers Academy
Students attended a virtual “behind the scenes” tour of the Sequoia Hospital Catheterization Lab and learned about heart procedures (14.5 min.) with electrophysiologist, Dr. Greg Engel. The students heard from a panel of employees in entry level healthcare roles about their career journeys:
- Echo Tech (3 min.)
- Medical Assistant (4.5 min.)
- Finance Manager (4.5 min.)
- Administrative Assistant (5 min.)
Q&A session (40 min.) with Dr. Gregory Engel and panelists
SEQUOIA HOSPITAL
November 2020 – Virtual Field Trip with East Palo Alto Academy and Wilcox High School
Students enjoyed an inside look at the Sequoia Hospital Cath Lab where heart related procedures take place. They took a virtual tour of the Sequoia Hospital Cath Lab and learned about heart conditions (14.5 min.). Stories and advice came next from a panel of entry level healthcare employees:
- Echo Tech (3 min.)
- Medical Assistant (4.5 min.)
- Finance Manager (4.5 min.)
- Administrative Assistant (5 min.)
Q&A Session (40 min.) with Dr. Gregory Engel and panelists
Additional STEM Career Planning Resources
- Link to Entry Level Jobs in STEM* – including job descriptions, starting salaries, education/training requirements, free training/education options, and links to more information
- Link to Work Experience and Enrichment Ideas in STEM* – including free training and education opportunities and internships for High School students to explore career options
*Note: Initial guides focus on healthcare
Teachers or Counselors: If you are interested in showing a custom version of this presentation to your school, feel free to contact us.