By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Health care is one of Nebraska’s largest employment sectors, with continued job growth projected as the need for workers to serve the state’s aging population increases. The demand for health care workers is particularly strong in rural areas, where it’s difficult to recruit and retain these professionals. At the University of Nebraska at Kearney, there’s a program designed specifically to address the shortage of health care providers in … [Read more...]
High school seniors can explore health care, earn college credits during UNK’s new summer academy
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney is giving high school seniors a chance to explore health care careers while earning college credits. The UNK Department of Biology, UNK Health Sciences and Central Nebraska Area Health Education Center are sponsoring a new Health Sciences Academy to introduce students entering the 12th grade to various health care fields and show them what programs are available at UNK. “It’s a great opportunity for … [Read more...]
