How can I find out about the Career Launch Program?
Our diversity workforce development program â Career Launch â is designed to put you on the path to a clinical career with advancement opportunities. You’ll secure employment with Akron Children’s in a role that fits with your current experience while we cover the tuition and related costs for you to complete a degree or certificate â all toward the goal of enhancing your skills and advancing your career and earning potential. We work with local colleges and career centers to provide our employees and community members with educational opportunities in the following fields:
- Medical Assistant
- Licensed Practical Nurse â Home Care
- EEG Technician
- Pharmacy Technician
- Registered Respiratory Therapist
- Medical Lab Technician
Associate Degree in Nursing
After graduation, participants complete a work commitment at Akron Children’s in their selected field of study.
Introducing Career Launch Plus
For many students interested in a career in health care, juggling school and work can be challenging. That’s why we created Career Launch Plus â a professional development program with all the perks of Career Launch and the added benefit of more time to study.<o:p></o:p>Participants in the Plus program hold an on-call (PRN) student position at Akron Children’s, and are offered up to 15 hours of paid professional development each month. After graduation, participants fulfill a work commitment at Children’s. This program is available to learners interested in becoming Medical Assistants or Registered Respiratory Therapists.
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