“The internship program and my time working at Froedtert Hospital have opened my eyes to opportunities in health care that I didn’t know existed,” said Kenya Brown. “I’m so grateful for the experience.”
The skywalk that connects the Specialty Clinics parking structure to Level 2 of the Froedtert Hospital campus is one of the busiest areas on-site, with more than 3,000 patients and visitors passing through each day. This is where Kenya Brown, 21, works her shift as a guest relations representative, greeting and guiding people to their appointments.
“I love what I do,” Kenya said. “I work early hours, starting at 4 a.m., and I am usually the first member of hospital staff to greet our guests. I want to make sure each guest is greeted by a friendly face and is able to get whatever assistance they may need.”
Kenya’s career with Froedtert Health began when she was a high school junior at Carmen High School of Science and Technology’s Northwest Campus. She went through the Carmen High School Internship Program, which prepares students for the workforce thanks to a partnership between Carmen Schools, Froedtert Health and the Milwaukee Bucks. The Carmen High School Internship Program includes coursework applicable to STEM careers, focuses on career readiness skills and includes a summer internship.
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