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BUILDING HEALTH CARE CAPACITY
PEOPLE, PARTNERS, PASSION
High School to
University...and Beyond
Daniel Buckley, 17, from the Northside
of Cork City, Ireland, grew up believing that higher education was not a possibility
for him. Outside his family, Daniel’s social network offered little to no support
and guidance on education or career options.
With a 40 percent dropout rate among the Northside high schools, many
young people from his neighborhood were entering a labor-intensive work force.
Daniel’s life changed during his junior year in high school, when he began to see his
own potential through the Johnson & Johnson Bridge to Employment Program (BTE).
Today, Daniel is studying to be an accounting technician
thanks to help from the program, which provides
professional and educational development to high school
students. He now has a career path in the math field and
the potential to explore a wide array of opportunities in
the health care industry.
In 1992, Johnson & Johnson launched BTE as a way
to engage communities and Company employees in meaningful,
ongoing dialogue with high school students on a
variety of educational and career-oriented topics. BTE
programs have benefited thousands of students throughout
the United States, as well as Puerto Rico, Colombia,
Ireland, and Scotland. BTE helps young people build solid
futures by introducing them to a broad array of careers
in health care and providing them with real-world experiences.
Johnson & Johnson partners with the Academy for
Educational Development and multiple local businesses,
educators, parents, and community-based organizations
in BTE cities.
In 2005, Johnson & Johnson and three of its affiliate
companies – Centocor Biologics (Ireland) Limited,
DePuy (Ireland) Limited, and Janssen Pharmaceutical
Limited – partnered with three Cork City high schools,
two institutions of higher education, community-based
Above: With support from the Bridge to Employment program, Daniel Buckley (left) is studying to be an accounting technician.
Right: The Bridge to Employment program in Cork City, Ireland, helps students succeed in their career aspirations.
JOHNSON & JOHNSON 2007 WORLDWIDE CONTRIBUTIONS PROGRAM ANNUAL REPORT