Harrisburg, Pa., May 09, 2024 – UPMC in Central Pa. is hosting a virtual event for high school seniors and juniors and their parents or guardians, as well as high school teachers, counselors and administrators, to learn more about rewarding careers in health care.

UPMC offers students a wide range of opportunities — whether graduates plan to enter the workforce immediately or pursue additional education — and has developed innovative programs to support those goals.

At the virtual event, students can learn about available career paths, UPMC’s paid training academies for medical assistants, urgent care assistants and EMTs, the UPMC Shadyside School of Nursing at UPMC Harrisburg and employee growth opportunities through tuition reimbursement and career ladders.

Attendees can also learn about the UPMC Scholars Program and partnerships with area colleges and universities. Under the UPMC Scholars Program, graduates in selected health care fields who work at UPMC will receive payments in addition to their salaries equivalent to the cost of their education. The program is available for high-demand positions, including cardiac sonographers, phlebotomists, surgical technicians and more.

As an added benefit, UPMC offers a “tech in training program” that is available for students who wish to work and gain hands-on experience while pursuing a health care education.

What: From High School to Health Care: UPMC Scholars Virtual Career Event

When: Wednesday, May 15, 6 to 7 p.m.

Register: Visit careers.upmc.com/events.

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Note to media: To schedule an interview prior to the event, please contact Christine Rapp at 717-965-9119 or rappce@upmc.edu.  

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About UPMC

UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer committed to delivering exceptional, people-centered care and community services. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC is shaping the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education. Dedicated to advancing the well-being of our diverse communities, we provide more than $1 billion every year in community benefits, more than any other health system in Pennsylvania. Our 100,000 employees — including more than 5,000 physicians — care for patients across 40 hospitals and 800 doctors’ offices and outpatient sites in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, as well as overseas. UPMC Insurance Services covers more than 4 million members with a focus on providing the highest-quality care at the most affordable price. To learn more, visit UPMC.com.