Interested in a career in healthcare?
Freeman Health Academy, the first program of its kind in our community, gives students the opportunity to learn about healthcare careers from Freeman physicians and staff. Designed for middle school students, the program seeks to make healthcare careers more obtainable for youths by helping them make the right high school class choices and encouraging them to graduate from high school.
The program, provided at no cost to students or parents, consists of workshops where students learn about the many career options in healthcare, tour hospital departments, and participate in fun educational activities. Students must attend at least one workshop per year to participate in the program, but they are encouraged to attend as many workshops as they wish.
After completing the workshop, students are recognized with an achievement certificate and a reward during an awards ceremony. Students also receive a Freeman Health Academy hooded sweatshirt. Freeman employees will continue to mentor the students as they make work decisions after completing high school.
Workshops began in August 2011 and are held weekday evenings or Saturdays. Parents are responsible for transporting students to and from Freeman.
For more information, contact Freeman Health Academy Coordinator, 417.347.5865, or your school’s principal.
Freeman Health Academy Participation Application
