Early Introduction to Health Careers
Healthcare Industry
4-Year IHE
Organizations Involved
Western Michigan University
Occupations Involved
Elementary school students; Middle school students; High school students
Workforce Development Focus
Increasing number of healthcare workers
Workforce Issues Addressed
Attracting individuals to work in a healthcare profession; Providing a benefit or incentive that encourages individuals to pursue a healthcare profession
Description
The Early Introduction to Health Careers pathway programs (EIH) at WMed are a multi-pronged initiative to empower underrepresented elementary, middle and high school students in Southwest Michigan for future careers in the biomedical science and healthcare fields. The program enhances students’ self-efficacy for future success in high school and higher education attainment by improving problem-solving and critical-thinking skills as well as improves knowledge about health, the social determinants of health and active citizenship through service learning with local organizations serves as a vehicle to reduce health disparities in our communities.
For more information: https://wmed.edu/eih2
Michigan Health Council does not administer all of the programs in this database. Please see the "organizations involved" above to learn who you should contact for more information.