When we last shared her story, So Ma was a recent North High School graduate and working part-time as a greeter/COVID-19 screener at Akron Children’s. Today, she has her associate’s degree from Stark State College and is working full-time as a medical assistant in Akron Children’s Allergy and Immunology Department. She will take her test […]
Career Launch mentorship program fosters strong workplace relationships
Akron Children’s Career Launch program offers more than an employment opportunity. When accepted into the program, employees are paired with a mentor who provides guidance and motivation and helps the student connect to program benefits such as laptops, transportation and childcare reimbursement. “As a mentor, I know what my student is going through because I […]
Career Launch polysomnography technician program offers gateway into the fast-growing sleep field
Sleep disorders are on the increase, especially in children. In fact, the American Academy of Family Physicians estimates that up to 50% of children will experience a sleep problem. At Akron Children’s, finding the causes of sleep disorders involves a team of sleep specialists, including polysomnography technicians, who are an indispensable part of the pediatric […]
Career Launch celebrates its first graduates
When Akron Children’s introduced its workforce development program in 2019, it was with the intention of filling in-demand, entry-level positions in specific degree paths. Two years later, Patrice Russell, talent acquisition programs manager, held the first-ever Career Launch graduation ceremony (virtually) to celebrate 5 graduates who recently completed the program. “This graduation is a success […]
Education and mentorship opportunities available through Career Launch program
When Akron Children’s introduced its Career Launch program in 2019, it was with the intention of filling entry-level positions in specific degree paths. “A labor market analysis revealed that the people needed to fill critical roles weren’t available in our area,” said Patrice Russell, program manager. “So, leadership decided to do something about that.” Patrice […]
Career Launch: donors support early success and plans for expansion
For those who haven’t heard about Career Launch yet, it’s a program designed to assist our entry-level employees and members of the local community in developing health care careers and increasing their earning potential, while filling the hospital’s hiring needs. We are partnering with area colleges to provide a mix of classroom learning, hands-on practicums […]
