Olympic College will host its annual Healthcare Career Expo on Tuesday, April 21, offering students, job seekers and community members an opportunity to learn about careers in the healthcare field and meet local professionals
Olympic College will host its annual Healthcare Career Expo on Tuesday, April 21, offering students, job seekers and community members an opportunity to learn about careers in the healthcare field and meet local professionals.
The event begins at 9 a.m. with two 90-minute sessions for high school students from across the Puget Sound region. A third session, scheduled from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on the Bremerton campus, is open to high school graduates, adult learners and others exploring education or career opportunities in healthcare.
Spanish interpretation will be available during the afternoon session.
Organizers said attendees will be able to meet healthcare workers, learn about educational pathways and participate in hands-on demonstrations covering a range of healthcare professions.
“Healthcare continues to be one of the fastest growing sectors in our region, and there is a strong need to build a local workforce pipeline,” said Alecia Nye, interim executive dean of nursing and allied health at Olympic College. “This event is about opening doors, helping people see what’s possible and how they can get there through accessible, local education and training.”
Dr. Lillian Robertson, executive director of the Marvin Williams Recreation Center and an obstetrician-gynecologist at St. Joseph Medical Center, said the region continues to face provider shortages.
“Being a physician here locally, it’s clear there is a shortage of healthcare providers, especially coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic,” Robertson said. “We know we need to grow our own workforce. Events like this expose students to careers that are essential to our hospitals and to the health of our community.”
Organizers said previous expos have drawn hundreds of students and community members and featured professions including nursing, emergency care, imaging, rehabilitation and technical specialties.
“I was born and raised in this community, and I’ve seen firsthand how important it is to create opportunities for local students to enter healthcare careers,” said Allie McLaughlin, RN, interim vice president of operations at St. Michael Medical Center. “When we invest in students here, we’re investing in the future of healthcare for our entire region.”
The event was developed through a partnership between Olympic College’s healthcare division, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health and the Marvin Williams Recreation Center. Additional partners include Kitsap Black Student Union, Kitsap Strong, Kitsap Immigrant Assistance Center, OC Girls Exploring Math and Science, Olympic College Foundation and Voices of Pacific Island Nations.
Attendees will also be able to learn about Olympic College healthcare programs and training opportunities tied to regional workforce needs.
Advance registration is encouraged.
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