Raise Day of Fun: Shaping Health Care Careers

By Southcentral Foundation Public Relations and Corporate Communications

Raise Interns Misty Tuzroyluke and Arianna Leuer enjoy beading during the Raise Day of Fun held Feb. 23.

Curiosity met opportunity during the Raise Day of Fun in February. The event provided a chance for current and former Raise interns to foster connections and exchange experiences, highlighting the program’s positive impact on career development.

Raise interns practice beading during the Raise Day of Fun.

The day was filled with traditional games and learning opportunities where participants heard about different career paths that can be taken to become part of the health care field. A question-and-answer session led to insightful conversations with alumni on how participation in the program impacted their careers.

“The Raise Program is more than an internship, it is a transformative journey where each step paves the way for the health care leaders of tomorrow,” Executive Vice President of Executive and Tribal Services Ileen Sylvester said. “We nurture leaders who not only embrace the present challenges but also envision the future possibilities in Alaska’s health care landscape.”

Show of hands of former Raise interns who also participated in SCF’s Administrative Support Training Program.

The Raise Program introduces Alaska Native and American Indian interns to potential health care, administrative, and related careers. The program offers support to achieve educational goals and provides meaningful worksite experiences for students to become the next generation of Alaska Native and American Indian leaders.

There are three intern sessions throughout the year: summer, winter, and graduate programs. Applications for the summer internship opened in February. If you are interested or know someone who may be interested, apply here www.southcentralfoundation.com/careers/raise-program.

For more information about the Raise Program, call 907-729-5015.