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Programs
This program is a guided implementation model designed to support schools and districts to organize their systems and structures around the principles of Social-Emotional Development. EChem Resilient Scholars supports the implementation, integration, and sustainability of Social Emotional Learning programs and supports.
College & Career
The Urban Assembly Early College High School of Emergency Medicine (ECHEM) is a public Career and Technical Education high school that prepares students to engage in complex quantitative and qualitative reasoning skills with an understanding of the principles of Emergency Management. ECHEM graduates will be equipped with the skills necessary for entry into the Emergency Management field and for a college of their choice. Our students will engage with internships, collaborative simulations, student-led community training, and strong industry partnerships. We are a continuous learning community invested in understanding our students’ needs for career and college readiness and developing the personal responsibility and empowerment of our students, parents, and staff.
About Us
ECHEM's partnership with the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) enables students to be dually enrolled as high school students at ECHEM fulfilling high school graduation requirements while simultaneously earning 31 credits toward the Applied Associates (A.A.S) paramedic Degree at BMCC and the opportunity to become New York State Certified EMT’s.
Programs
This program is a guided implementation model designed to support schools and districts to organize their systems and structures around the principles of Social-Emotional Development. EChem Resilient Scholars supports the implementation, integration, and sustainability of Social Emotional Learning programs and supports.
College & Career
The Urban Assembly Early College High School of Emergency Medicine (ECHEM) is a public Career and Technical Education high school that prepares students to engage in complex quantitative and qualitative reasoning skills with an understanding of the principles of Emergency Management. ECHEM graduates will be equipped with the skills necessary for entry into the Emergency Management field and for a college of their choice. Our students will engage with internships, collaborative simulations, student-led community training, and strong industry partnerships. We are a continuous learning community invested in understanding our students’ needs for career and college readiness and developing the personal responsibility and empowerment of our students, parents, and staff.
About Us
ECHEM's partnership with the Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) enables students to be dually enrolled as high school students at ECHEM fulfilling high school graduation requirements while simultaneously earning 31 credits toward the Applied Associates (A.A.S) paramedic Degree at BMCC and the opportunity to become New York State Certified EMT’s.
At A Glance
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98%Graduation Rate
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420Students Enrolled
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195Students Received College Credits
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In the Spotlight
Governor Hochul Announces $2.46 Million to UASEM
The funding will allow UASEM to offer a new 9-14 six-year program model where students can earn a high school diploma and a no-cost, Associate’s degree in Paramedicine at The Borough of Manhattan Community College, plus obtain valuable workplace experiences and skills from our industry partner, Northwell Health (the largest Healthcare provider in NYC)
UASEM expands partnership with Northwell Health
Northwell Health will provide our students with meaningful workplace learning experiences that include ongoing mentoring by healthcare professionals, paid internships, job shadow days, coaching and mentoring, worksite visits, and guest speakers.
This Stanford University ethics course changed a young student’s life
A New York City high school student shares how the Structured Liberal Education course, Searching Together for the Common Good, through Stanford Digital Education and the National Education Equity Lab, impacted his critical thinking.
FutureReadyNYC and Northwell Health
UASEM is a FutureReadyNYC school offering the best of college and career exploration and preparation in Healthcare -one of the fastest growing and highest paid industries in our city.