ProvidenceReady Alaska
Career exploration is a lifelong journey. Whether you are in high school, college, or a current Providence caregiver, making decisions about your career can feel particularly challenging. We’re here to help you learn, explore, and find the best path for you. Health care is predicted to be one of the fastest growing industries in Alaska over the next decade, so now is a great time to start or grow your health care career!
More information about career exploration, experiential learning, and workforce development efforts can be found below.
Community Partnerships – Shadowing For Allied Health, Non-provider Careers
Community Partnerships: Community Partnerships | Providence Alaska Medical Center | Providence
Working in partnership with Alaska school districts, colleges, universities and agencies, Providence has created exploration opportunities in non-provider, allied health careers. The Community Partnerships Program serves a diverse population of individuals, from K-12 to post-secondary students, as well as adult learners looking for a career change. Individuals who participate in this program oftentimes go on to pursue careers in health care.
Career exploration opportunities include general job shadowing, school or community-based career presentations, and then selected mentorship programs and work-based learning opportunities through the Anchorage School District and community partners.
Medical Staff Services – shadowing for physicians, advanced practice providers, midwives, PhD psychologists and similar provider careers
Providence Alaska Medical Center offers shadow experience to individuals seeking a deeper understanding of the professional medical field. Email AKMedicalStaff@providence.org for more information and the Student Shadow Application Packet.
Please note that you are responsible for finding a provider willing to host you as a shadow. Visit Find a Doctor to search for providers.
Workforce Development Programs in Alaska
Contact the Program Manager for Workforce Development for more information
- School Ambassador Program – offered in partnership with the Anchorage School District
- Certified Medical Assistant Apprenticeship – offered in partnership with Providence Medical Group and the Alaska Primary Care Association
- Phlebotomy Apprenticeship
- Paid, non-clinical summer internships
- Select employment opportunities for 16- and 17-year-old minors
- Work-based English Language Learning – offered in partnership with PALI and the Alaska Literacy Program
- Certified Nurse Assistant training – offered in our critical access hospitals in Seward, Valdez, and Kodiak
Student Clinical Rotations, Medical Social Work Internships, Resuscitation and Trauma Courses
Providence Alaska Learning Institute:
Alaska Learning Institute | Providence
The Providence Alaska Learning Institute (PALI) promotes excellence in
health care by providing continuous learning opportunities and a supportive
learning environment for students in training.
- If you have questions about or are interested in doing a clinical rotation at Providence, please visit PALI’s Student Clinical Rotations site.
- If you have questions about or are interested in a medical social work internship, please visit PALI’s Medical Social Work Internship site.
- If you have questions about or are interested in resuscitation and trauma courses, please visit PALI’s Education for Providers page.
Clinical Rotations for medical students, AHP students, and residents
Please email Medical Staff Services to inquire about rotations for medical students, AHP students, or residents.
Contact Information:
- Jamie Smith, jamie.smith@providence.org
