HAN members Ascension, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, and Memorial Hermann Health System along with several other health systems have received funding from Bloomberg Philanthropies to prepare high school students to start health care jobs upon graduation. The health systems will work with education partners to train students for careers in nursing, emergency medicine, lab science, medical imaging, and surgery.
From the New York Times article:
Mayor Michelle Wu of Boston said the project will be a “game changer,” helping to build a stronger, more stable middle class in a city that ranks among the most expensive in the country.
“For our community members to be able to step into well-paying jobs where they’re desperately needed,” she said, “that builds on-ramps to higher-paying careers that allow you to stay in the city and serve your community.”