K-12 Programs

Career Exploration Resources

Discover Healthcare: Careers Uncovered section of the Providence Ready website includes a video library showcasing interviews with real caregivers working in Providence hospitals on their career paths to get there, including their daily duties, and their recommendations.

High School Allied Health Programs

Providence Swedish partners with local school districts via the Seattle, Sno-Isle Tech and New Market Skills Centers to provide Medical Assistant and Nursing Assistant clinical partnerships. Contact your local school district’s Career and Technical Education department for more information.

Healthcare Industry Leadership Table (HILT)

As industry leaders with Healthcare Industry Leadership Table (HILT), Providence Swedish participates in the annual Sound Careers in Healthcare event held each spring. Educators are encouraged to utilize the Health Leadership Industry Table (HILT) Career Video Library on YouTube as a healthcare careers exposure resource.

School Partnerships

We are currently developing the framework for opportunities to partner with teachers, counselors, and schools to bring health career exploration to students. Stay tuned for more information in the 2025-2026 academic year.

Junior Volunteer Program

Youth ages 14-17 commit 48 hours of service. In this role, junior volunteers will be able to assist in the support and comfort of patients at the hospital, as well as learn about and experience career possibilities in the healthcare field. Participants in our junior volunteer program (depending on age) have the opportunity to work at places like Rehab, Information Desk, Patient Care Areas, Food Service, and Companionship Care Program. Visit Volunteer | Edmonds Campus | Swedish for more info.

School Partnerships

Healthcare professionals from different disciplines participate in school district-sponsored events at area middle and high schools to provide classroom presentations, luncheon speakers and annual Career Days. To request a school presentation and guest speaker, teachers can contact their local Career and Technical Education coordinator.

Junior Volunteer Program

Volunteer programs for students 16 and older give students the opportunity and exposure to operations, patients and community members. Junior volunteers’ hours contribute to their community service requirements for HS graduation. Students may use the general application to volunteer at St Peter’s Hospital or Centralia Hospital