Expanding Health Sciences Pathways: Regional Models for High‑Quality Work‑Based Learning
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Join our free, virtual webinar to learn how regional partners in Southwestern Illinois are strengthening health sciences work‑based learning for K–12 students. Participants will hear how Southwestern Illinois Community College’s Health Sciences Day introduces students to postsecondary programs and a wide range of health‑related occupations. The session also features Chester Memorial Hospital, which provides clinicals, internships, and job‑shadowing experiences that immerse students in real healthcare environments. Together, these examples illustrate how coordinated regional efforts can expand equitable access to high‑quality work‑based learning and strengthen local health sciences pathways.
Presenters:
- Mariah N. Bargman, Marketing and Community Relations Manager, Chester Memorial Hospital
- Curt Schmittling, Dean of Health Sciences and Homeland Security, Southwestern Illinois College