Career exploration offers high school students exposure to career options at Mayo Clinic through a variety of real-world learning experiences and programs to help students discover a life-changing career.

We have the following programming available to high school students looking to explore careers in healthcare.

Discover Mayo Clinic Meet & Greet

High school students in grades 10-12 and undergraduate college students interested in non-patient care careers are provided an opportunity to meet a healthcare professional at work.

Discover Mayo Clinic Unpaid Internship for Credit

High school students in grades 11-12 engage with professionals over a period of six to twelve months at Mayo Clinic to learn more about a specific career and feel inspired to pursue their career goals.

Discover Mayo Clinic Mentorships

High school students in grades 11-12 are mentored by a Mayo Clinic professional over the course of 3 months on career goals, education, and preparing for life after high school.

Discover Mayo Clinic Explorers

High school students in grades 10–12 can register for a scheduled event to learn more about careers in health care while engaging in hands-on-activities. Students will be exposed to entry-level and advanced practice roles. This is offered in person in Rochester with a virtual option available.  NWWI-Eau Claire's Discover Mayo Clinic Explorers is scheduled separate from the above program.

Discover Mayo Clinic Nurse Explorers - Rochester

High school students in grades 10–12 can register for a scheduled event to learn more about careers in nursing while engaging in hands-on-activities. Students will be exposed to entry-level and advanced practice nursing roles. This is offered in person in Rochester only.

Discover Mayo Clinic High School Webinars

High school students have the opportunity to learn more about careers at Mayo Clinic through a series of webinars. Students learn about the healthcare roles needed for the future.

Discover Mayo Clinic Virtual Career Tours

Get an inside look at a variety of different careers.