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.
March 25th Healthcare Career Exploration Event
The perfect opportunity to explore the various careers in healthcare, from
clinical to corporate, in a fun and
interactive way! Drop by anytime between 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. and 1:00
p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at Great River Health’s West Burlington campus
to speak with Great River Health employees of various roles.
Registration is not required for individual attendance, but it is strongly
encouraged for groups that will be attending, preferably by March 10th.
Click here to register a group of 4 or more.
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 this Job Shadow Form at least two weeks prior to the preferred job shadow date. 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
2025 Scholarship applications are now open!
- Apply for the High School Scholarship
- Apply for the Continuing Education Scholarship
- Apply for the Kathleen Canella Family Scholarship
Applications are due March 1, 2025, for the Auxiliary High School and Continuing Education Scholarships. Applications for the Kathleen Canella Family Scholarship are due April 1, 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. You may apply for this scholarship through the SCC Foundation.
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. Submit this form at least 30 days prior to the requested observation date and at least 60 days prior to the requested rotation or internship date(s). Please note that placement is not guaranteed. Email students@greatriverhealth.org with any questions.