Covenant HealthCare Discover Covenant Career Exploration Program

In the summer of 2024, Covenant HealthCare offered a unique opportunity to 15 local high school graduates through a new career exploration program called Discover Covenant. This immersive program is tailored to recent high school grads with a curiosity about medical careers and a desire to stay in the Saginaw area. The program offers students a glimpse into the medical field before beginning their college or workforce journeys. Over the course of three months, participants rotated through different specialties, shadowing professionals at Covenant ranging from nurses and respiratory therapists to biomedical specialists and imaging and diagnostic technologists. These individuals served as mentors, sharing insights about educational requirements, work-life balance and the evolving healthcare landscape. The program went beyond mere observation, allowing students to witness daily challenges and rewards of a healthcare career firsthand.

“Seeing the teamwork between different departments opened my eyes,” shared one student. “I never thought I wanted to be a nurse, but after shadowing one, I discovered my passion.”

At the end of the program, several participants confirmed their career choices, while others discovered unexpected interests in alternative medical fields they hadn’t previously considered. Covenant teams look forward to expanding the program in the years to come.