Career panel connects high school students with Providence health care professionals

On November 22, 2024, TGR Foundation gathered students from four high schools in the Anaheim Union High School District for the second annual career panel event, hosted in partnership with Providence. Designed to provide aspiring healthcare professionals with exposure, networking opportunities and hands-on activities, the event engaged students from Savanna, Magnolia, Kennedy and Western. “This […]

TGR Foundation, Providence recognize high school students addressing community health needs

High school students across three schools in the Anaheim Union High School District were recently selected by a panel of judges from Providence as winners of the 2023-2024 Career-Connected Learning Program Student Showcase. 

In January students participating in the health care pathway of the district’s Regional Occupational Program received the results of Providence’s 2023 Community Health Needs Assessment. Working in teams, the students were tasked with choosing one of the needs identified, supplementing the results with further research and developing a presentation on recommended ways to meet the needs chosen. The winning teams provided solutions to elderly neglect, teen mental health and healthcare system strategies.  

Anaheim high school students experience interactive health careers field trip

Students from three Anaheim high schools who are interested in pursuing health care careers participated  in a hands-on, interactive learning event led by nine Providence health care professionals at the TGR Learning Lab on Friday, November 17. The event featured a panel discussion with Providence doctors and other professionals and experiential working sessions where the students engaged in activities involving biotechnology.