Health Sciences and Technology – Education Systems Center at NIU

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Expanding Health Sciences Pathways: Regional Models for High‑Quality Work‑Based Learning

Coordinated regional efforts can expand equitable access to high‑quality work‑based learning and strengthen local health sciences pathways. Learn how Southwestern Illinois Community College and Chester Memorial Hospital are working in their region to provide work-based learning from career exploration through internship experiences for regional high school students.

March 4, 2026

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Health Sciences Career Exploration Event Showcase

On November 17, 2022, we showcased three Illinois communities that piloted a multigenerational Health Sciences Career Exploration event: Greater Joliet Area YMCA, Rush Education and Career Hub, and Barnes-Jewish Hospital.

November 3, 2022

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Work-Based Learning Continuum in Health Sciences

On September 20, 2021, we shared experiences along the work-based learning continuum in the health sciences sector, with guests from Whiteside Area Career Center, District 211, and Danville Area Community College.

September 20, 2021

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Career Development Experiences in Health Sciences

On December 1, 2020, we shared an overview of career development experiences and heard from BJC Healthcare and Woodruff Career & Technical Center.

December 1, 2020