NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull hosted its Third Annual Healthcare Career Day welcomed 174 students.
On a mid-October day, NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull (Woodhull) provided high school students with an opportunity to connect directly with healthcare career professionals and learn about the wide range of careers that contribute to delivering high-quality patient care. For the third time this hospital hosted an annual healthcare career day, which helps prepare young people for the transition from high school to the workforce.
This year’s event drew 174 registered student participants for a day focused on career exploration, mentorship, and inspiration. In addition to physicians, nurses, and other clinical professionals, students were introduced to career pathways in human resources, finance, information technology, administration, communications, operations, data and analytics, facilities, and other essential areas of healthcare.
Throughout the event, students participated in a series of interactive activities designed to build confidence and provide practical career-readiness skills. The program included a “Wrong Way, Right Way” interview skit demonstrating effective and ineffective interview techniques; “Woodhull Wears Fashion,” which modeled appropriate professional attire; and a “Let’s Talk About Interviewing” segment featuring Woodhull employees and practical guidance on preparing for job interviews.
Students also learned about entry-level healthcare career opportunities that may require a high school diploma and, in some cases, additional training without a four-year college degree. A career-mapping panel gave students the opportunity to interview healthcare professionals directly, ask questions about their career journeys, and gain insight into the education, training, and experiences that helped shape their paths.
“We were proud to host our Third Annual Career Day at NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull, a meaningful event that reflects our continued commitment to inspiring and guiding the next generation of healthcare professionals,” said Sandra Sneed, chief executive officer, NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull. “It was a privilege to welcome so many bright and motivated students from our community who were eager to learn, explore career possibilities, and connect with our dedicated staff. By creating opportunities like this, we are helping to shape the future of healthcare with compassion, purpose, and possibility.”
Career Day also welcomed several supportive educational and community organizations to NYC Health + Hospitals/Woodhull, including the Brooklyn Public Library, St. Nicks Alliance, CUNY- Lehman College, W.I.C.K., JOB Corp, and the Swedish Institute. Representatives shared educational materials, resources, and giveaways with participating students, helping broaden their exposure to academic opportunities, community services, and pathways that can support their future goals.
