High School Career Academy

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November - April

This program is available to 11th and 12th-grade high school students throughout Franklin County. This six-month, after-school program introduces students to various health care careers through paid shadowing experiences, with the opportunity to obtain industry-recognized credentials. 

Students will be required to attend two sessions per month.

Program elements include but are not limited to:

  • Medical terminology, HIPAA and CPR training
  • Will earn the Ohio Means Job readiness seal
  • Will learn how certifications lead to career pathways at Nationwide Children’s
  • Opportunities to meet with clinical staff from various in-demand departments
  • Gain hands-on experience in an environment that develops leadership character and confidence towards navigating a successful health care career
  • Will learn about employer tuition assistance for education and career advancement

Registration for this program is now closed. Stay tuned for more opportunities coming in the fall of 2025.

For more information, please contact Wendy at HNHFWorkforceDev@nationwidechildrens.org.

Program Highlights

Program Impact
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2023-24 Program:

  • 27 students participated
  • 10 health care careers explored
Career Exploration Areas
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Students were exposed to careers in:

  • Behavioral Health
  • Dental Clinic
  • Human Milk Technician
  • Infectious Disease
  • Information Technology
  • Lab Technicians
  • Pharmacy
  • Radiology/Ultrasound
  • Respiratory Therapy
  • Simulation Center
Training Topics
High school students in a clinical learning environment

Students received training and education on:

  • CPR
  • HIPAA and protecting patient health information
  • Medical terminology
  • Financial literacy
  • Interview skills, resume writing and networking
Feedback From Students
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  • “This program was super beneficial and life changing. As a student who is going to college to major in Medical Sciences, this program gave me the opportunity to experience the medical field!”
  • “If someone is interested in exploring many different careers paths in depth, I would genuinely recommend the Career Academy.”
  • “It’s a great experience, even if you’re not completely sure about what you want to do with your future. It’s a very eye-opening experience for careers you may have never thought about.”
  • “Thank you, thank you, thank you to all the departments who gave insight into their jobs. It made me 100% want to work here once I’m done with school.”
  • “It’s a good way to get extra knowledge and info on different careers.”
  • “I learned so many new things. I gained more interest in my career path.”
  • “This program is a really good place to learn about so many healthcare careers.”
  • “It’s a good opportunity to explore different healthcare jobs and prepare for the hiring process for any job.”