Career Corner

Many times, when we think of health care careers, we think about doctors and nurses however there a variety of career opportunities at every education level. To learn more about the careers in healthcare, check out our health care infographics and Minnesota State - Health Care Careers in Minnesota.

Infographics also in Spanish & Somali

"While in metropolitan areas there is one licensed mental health provider for every 197 residents, that ratio goes up as the population density goes down, with 741 residents for every one provider in the most rural areas."

The article: Identifying bottlenecks and roadblocks in the rural mental health career pipeline

SCRUBS Camp is an opportunity for high school students to explore health science professions through engaging hands-on activities. Students will visit higher education institutions to explore medical and healthcare education programs, observe operations at regional clinics and hospitals, and interact with diverse healthcare professionals. They will have opportunities to learn directly from mental health practitioners, emergency medical service providers, and professional caregivers. These immersive sessions will give campers firsthand exposure to different aspects of healthcare and medical careers.

SCRUBS Camp 2025 will be held in Mankato on June 10, 11, and 12.

Registration coming soon!

The Virtual Career Tours introduces students to Mayo Clinic professionals in their work environment without leaving the classroom or home. Each virtual career tour video is 25-minutes in length. Find out what a typical day is like, see advanced technology in action and learn what it takes to become a health care professional. In addition, students have the opportunity to connect LIVE for 15 minutes with a professional to ask additional career questions!

Discover what a career in healthcare looks like and get an exclusive inside look at a wide range of healthcare careers. The Career Immersion Program, offered June 22-26, 2025, will pull back the curtain and share insights and information about several careers most students don’t even know exist.

Applications are taken from current sophomores and juniors (2024-2025 academic year). Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences especially encourages applications from students who belong to any of the following groups:

• Future first-generation college students or students enrolled in TRIO, Upward Bound, and College Possible
• Black or African-American
• Hispanic or Latino
• American Indian or Alaska Native
• Native Hawaiian or U.S. Pacific Islander

Applications are accepted each year from Jan. 1 through March 15. Your application and all supporting documentation must be submitted and received by Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences by 11:59 p.m. CT on March 15.

The Minnesota Paramedic Scholarship is a temporary scholarship program for Minnesota residents completing a paramedic diploma or degree.

Eligible students are Minnesota residents attending an eligible paramedic program. Students must be taking paramedic program courses to receive the scholarship.

What are your future plans? Have you considered short-term training, certifications, apprenticeships, internships, or college? Discover all your options using this tool at CareerForce MN and read below to find opportunities to make your plans more affordable.

Learn about programs that could help you pay for training.

• WIOA Youth Program - MVAC
• CareerForce Employment & Training Programs
• Educational Talent Search - TRIO

Apprenticeships provide affordable pathways to high-paying jobs and careers without the typical student debt associated with college. Career seekers can find apprenticeships in industries such as information technology, finance and business, healthcare, hospitality, transportation, and manufacturing.

Check out the resources and learn more:

• MN Department of Labor & Industry
• U.S. Department of Labor
• Office of Apprenticeship
• Apprenticeship.gov

Scholarships are financial gifts that help students pay for training or schooling.

• Ask your School Counselor for your community's list.
• Apply for scholarships at your college or training center of choice.
• MN Office of High Education list of scholarships offered by MN Institutions
• Use MCIS, Naviance, or Xello!
• Scholarship Finder on CareerOne Stop
• Big Future's Scholarship Search
• Workforce Development Scholarship

Colleges and career schools use the FAFSA form to determine how much financial aid you're eligible to receive, which could include grants, scholarships, work-study funds, and loans.

The 2025-2026 FAFSA form is now open.

Join Minnesota Goes to College in January 2025 for a series of zoom sessions created specifically for students and families to help them prepare for the financial aid process.

• All sessions will be on Tuesday evenings and approximately one hour long with a short presentation from college and financial aid experts.

• Interpreters will be available in Spanish, Hmong, Somali.

• Students who attend or watch the recordings of Ready Set FAFSA sessions will be entered into a drawing to win a scholarship!

• NEW! Recordings are also available with Hmong, Spanish, and Somali interpretation options.

Develop and Maintain a Quality Workforce for South Central Minnesota

Email: slongtin@workforcecouncil.org
Website: www.workforcecouncil.org
Location: 706 North Victory Drive, Mankato, MN, USA
Phone: 507-345-2408
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scworkforcecouncil

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