It’s hard to imagine working in a field without any knowledge or role models. One of our strategies is to guide students into an education “pipeline,” exposing them to the rewards of health care careers as early as possible. This not only encourages interest in health care, it also helps to assure that students take the math and science courses required for acceptance into college or training programs. Some examples:

* After-school programs stimulate students’ interest by making science kid-friendly and fun.
* Curriculum training and materials help teachers instruct their students about body systems
and the health careers associated with them.
* Programs like job shadowing and internships enable students to see what health care
environments and careers are really like.




Careers in Health Care Guide

Kids Into Health Careers (pdf)