O’FALLON, Ill. — High school students interested in a career in health care are invited to apply for the Summer 2026 High School Healthcare Bootcamps at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon, HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Breese, HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville and HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland. The bootcamps are designed for high school juniors and seniors interested in a career in health care to experience a realistic look into various health care roles and make connections in their field of interest.
“This job shadowing experience is a great opportunity for students interested in a choosing a career in health care to learn about the different roles at our hospitals and experience hands-on skills sessions with our health care professionals,” said Ericka Mulroy, Nursing Professional Development Specialist for Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS).
Through the bootcamp program, students will forge connections and gain valuable insight into what it means to pursue a career in health care. In 2023, Destiny Ross attended the HSHS High School Healthcare Bootcamp at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O’Fallon and is now pursuing a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) through HSHS St. Elizabeth’s CNA Program. Ross shares, “During the bootcamp, I learned the importance of compassion, attention to detail, and patient-centered care. It showed me that being a CNA is not just about skills, but about truly caring for others. I chose this path to make a difference, and I’m excited to begin my journey with HSHS.”
Interested students will be able to talk directly to HSHS employment specialists about opportunities available to them in the field, opening a door in the health care industry before they graduate high school.
Applications for the HSHS Healthcare Bootcamps are due May 2. Each bootcamp location and date requires individual application. Students selected will be notified by May 14.
HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Healthcare Bootcamps – O’Fallon
- Friday, June 26: https://forms.office.com/r/NQrMHGhihW
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Thursday, July 23: https://forms.office.com/r/ykRRSZpbNF
The bootcamps are free of charge for students thanks to the HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Foundation.
HSHS Holy Family Hospital Healthcare Bootcamp – Greenville
Tuesday, June 16: https://forms.office.com/r/tThZKp0H0H
The bootcamp is free of charge for students thanks to the HSHS Holy Family Foundation.
HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Healthcare Bootcamps – Breese
- Wednesday, June 10: https://forms.office.com/r/MSRqZSshX1
- Thursday, June 25: https://forms.office.com/r/1WH9WgUKh9
The bootcamps are free of charge for students thanks to the HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation.
HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Healthcare Bootcamp – Highland
Tuesday, June 23: https://forms.office.com/r/ktvrLKsjJU
The bootcamp is free of charge for students thanks to the HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Foundation.
