Career exploration offers high school and college undergraduate 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.

Additional High School Programs

Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences High School Career Exploration

 

Science Program for the Advancement of Research Knowledge (SPARK) (Florida)

Are you a high school student in Duval or St. Johns counties in Florida interested in biomedical sciences? The SPARK Research Mentorship Program provides rising junior and senior high school students with unparalleled mentored research experience in world-class laboratories at the Mayo Clinic campus in Jacksonville, Florida.

 

#NextGenMed Program (Florida)

A collaboration between Mayo Clinic and Duval County Public Schools, #NextGenMed is a mentorship and career exploration program aimed at supporting high school students aspiring to have careers in healthcare.

 

Mayo Clinic Career Advancement, Research, and Education Summer Program (CARES) (Arizona)

The mission of the program is to expose students to the wide spectrum of healthcare careers by providing engaging learning experiences and opportunities to meet Mayo Clinic professionals, establish connections, and discover new possibilities for their personal and professional journeys. The program strives to foster learning about personal strengths, develop professionalism skills, promote wellness, and ultimately inspire students to become a future leader in the healthcare workforce.

 

RISE for Youth Program (Minnesota)

RISE for Youth strives to forge new avenues for achievement by equipping students with essential educational and leadership skills, comprehensive training, and ongoing mentorship for thriving careers in healthcare, science, and other fields. RISE for Youth endeavors to bridge the gap, fostering generations of capable talent whose diverse ideas and perspectives will enhance our businesses, communities, and future successes.

 

Mayo Clinic High School Volunteers

Rochester, MN

Arizona

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