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Over three immersive days, you’ll join a cohort of 25 peers and gain real-world skills, connect with industry professionals, and tackle an authentic nuclear medicine challenge – all while getting paid for your participation.
We are seeking young adults who are interested in a career in health, but no prior experience is necessary.
🔍 Program: Hands-On Health: Paid Career Exploration Fellowship
🗓️ Event dates: April 7-9, 2025
📍 Location: Richmond, California
✅ Application deadline: March 7, 2025
➡️ Sponsored by: Making Waves Education Foundation and Kaiser Permanente School of Allied Health Sciences
Are you interested in exploring career pathways in healthcare? Then this Hands-On Health: Paid Career Exploration Fellowship might be for you!
The 2.5-day program is diving into nuclear medicine: a special type of medical imaging that helps doctors see what’s happening inside the body in real-time.
Not only is nuclear medicine a great career path for people interested in science, healthcare, and helping others – it provides a pathway to entry-level, high-wage jobs in healthcare, including roles like Nuclear Medicine Technologist and Radiation Therapist. In the Bay Area, the starting wages for these roles are over $70 an hour and typically require completion of an associate or bachelor’s degree and a specialized certification.
The Hands-On Health: Paid Career Exploration Fellowship is a learning experience designed for young adults who are eager to explore career pathways in healthcare. Fellows will gain real-world experience, work on an industry challenge, and develop essential career-readiness skills through hands-on learning, mentorship, and collaboration.
The inaugural 25-person cohort, launching April 7, will be a 2.5-day immersive experience focused on nuclear medicine – a special type of medical imaging that helps doctors see what’s happening inside the body in real-time. This program is an excellent fit for young adults who are curious about career opportunities, open to learning new skills, and eager to gain exposure to industries that offer pathways to high-wage jobs.
As a fellow, you will be part of a cohort of motivated young professionals-in-the-making, working alongside peers and industry experts to tackle real-world challenges, develop problem-solving skills, and expand your network.
Nuclear medicine is a special type of medical imaging that helps doctors see what’s happening inside the body in real-time. Instead of just taking pictures like an X-ray or MRI, nuclear medicine uses tiny amounts of radioactive materials (called radiopharmaceuticals) to show how organs and tissues are working.
Nuclear medicine is used for diagnosing diseases like cancer, heart conditions, and brain disorders, and it can even help treat certain illnesses.
The field combines technology, chemistry, and patient care, making it a great career path for people interested in science, healthcare, and helping others.
Nuclear medicine provides a pathway to entry-level, high-wage jobs in healthcare, including roles like Nuclear Medicine Technologist and Radiation Therapist.
In the Bay Area, the starting wages for these roles are over $70 an hour and typically require completion of an associate or bachelor’s degree and a specialized certification.
1. Complete the Online Application by March 7
2. Confirmation & Next Steps
Spots are limited. Apply here to secure your place.
Yes. All fellows who complete the program will receive a Certificate of Completion that can be added to your resume or college applications.
Yes! Not only that, you will get paid $20 per hour for participating.
Fellows will receive payment via direct deposit after fully attending and participating in the program. Additional details will be provided upon selection.
We offer prepaid transportation cards or reimbursement options to support participants who need assistance getting to the program.
Reach out to Seth at snewsome@making-waves.org for any questions.
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