Changing Careers?
Download a copy of our Bronson Healthcare Careers booklet. This 33-page booklet includes the forecast for employment average salary, degrees need, etc., on a wide-variety of health care careers.

For Students

Bronson's Workforce Development Initiative
One of the focal points of this initiative is informing students about healthcare careers. By year 2016, it is forecasted that 3 million new jobs in healthcare will be needed, more than in any other industry (www.bls.gov). To address estimated future shortages in the healthcare workforce, Bronson has developed creative, innovative and fun programs to educate students about the many career opportunities in healthcare. Please note that programs may change or be cancelled if necessary.

Bronson Summer Day Camp Program
The Summer Camps are open to fourth, fifth and sixth graders interested in learning more about healthcare careers. At the week-long camp, employees from several areas of the hospital present their career of choice including hands-on activities, such as making a finger cast and tie-dying lab coats! The campers also job shadow seasoned professionals and create a video newscast about their week at the camp. Students also participate in fun activities, such as a picnic at the park and a boot camp at the Bronson Athletic Club.

Lock-In
Bronson annually hosts a "Lock-In" for seventh and eighth graders at the Bronson Athletic Club. The Lock-In is open to children of Bronson employees and a friend. Students learn about health care careers, and how hospital departments work together to provide excellent patient care. Education is combined with many fun activities, including swimming, basketball and karaoke.

School Talks and Tours
Bronson continually provides talks and tours to area middle school and high school students to promote healthcare careers. Classes also visit Bronson throughout the year for tours and presentations.

VolunTEEN
Bronson is active in the Kalamazoo area VolunTEEN program, designed for teens age 15 through 18.  Bronson offers two VolunTEEN programs annually:

• Summer (June through August) – application available in April
• Winter/Spring (January through May) – application available in October

For more information and to apply, visit www.bronsonhealth.com/volunteers.

For VolunTEEN opportunities in the Kalamazoo area, visit www.volunteerkalamazoo.org .

For information about the income, activities and preparation needed for success in various healthcare careers, visit Michigan Health Opportunities for Today and Tomorrow (MIHOTT) at www.mihott.com.

Related Websites
Bronson has strong ties with nursing programs offered at area schools. Visit any of the following links for more information:

Comstock Adult Education Program
Davenport College
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kellogg Community College
Western Michigan University