Interested in a Healthcare Career? We Can Help.
We encourage, support, and empower future healthcare workers by offering resources to gain knowledge and experience throughout your educational journey.
Healthcare Career Workshops
The perfect opportunity for all ages and education levels to learn about working in the healthcare field, the various career opportunities at Great River Health, and tips for being a standout student or employee. To register for an upcoming workshop, email students@greatriverhealth.org at least one week prior.
Upcoming Workshop Dates
- Check back for 2025 opportunities!
Job Shadowing
A chance for high school students to spend time with a Great River Health professional and learn about specific careers and responsibilities. To apply for job shadowing, students must apply by filling out the Job Shadow Form and email it to students@greatriverhealth.org at least two weeks prior. Students who are selected will be notified.
Upcoming job shadow Dates
WEST BURLINGTON
- January 8, 2025 - 8:00 am to 12:00 pm or 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm, Oak Room
- May 7, 2025 - 8:00 am to 12:00 pm or 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm, Oak Room
FORT MADISON
- March 4, 2025 - 8:00 am to 12:00 pm or 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm, Foggy Conference Room
MOUNT PLEASANT
- April 24, 2025 - 8:00 am to 12:00 pm or 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm, Danny Eversmeyer Classroom
Scholarships
Congratulations to our 2024 recipients! Applications will reopen in January 2025.
We’re proud to financially contribute to the careers of future healthcare workers by offering several scholarship opportunities:
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The Auxiliary High School Scholarship is for high school seniors living in the hospital’s service area pursuing healthcare careers.
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The Auxiliary Continuing Education Scholarship is open to students who have completed their freshman year of college in a healthcare major and reside in the hospital’s service area.
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The Kathleen Canella Family Scholarship is for seniors or recent graduates from Fort Madison High School, Central Lee High School, Holy Trinity High School, or Keokuk High School pursuing healthcare education, excluding medical school. Nontraditional students will also be considered.
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The Tracey Howe Scholarship is for students pursuing certain healthcare careers at Southeastern Community College. Multiple scholarships are awarded and are available to public and private high school graduates from Des Moines and Lee County schools. Nontraditional students living in Des Moines and Lee Counties are also eligible.
View scholarship opportunities at Southeastern Community College.
College or University Required Experience
If your college or university requires observation hours, hands-on clinical rotations, or internship experience, Great River Health is happy to help. Email students@greatriverhealth.org with any questions or apply according to the directions below. Please note that placement is not guaranteed.
- If your college or university requires observation (not hands-on) experience, please submit this form below at least 30 days before your requested start date.
- If your college or university requires a clinical rotation or internship (hands-on) experience, submit this form below at least 60 days before your requested start date.