Community Hiring
University Hospitals champions the overall well-being of those we serve by supporting the economic health of the communities in which we operate. Connecting residents in those communities to sustainable employment is very important us. We seek to make rewarding healthcare careers accessible by offering a variety of programming options.
Step-Up to UH
Step-Up to UH is our organization’s flagship workforce development program. Initially created to impact residents near our main campus location, the program has become a nationally recognized model of local and inclusive training and hiring. The program is designed to help Cleveland residents obtain careers in our healthcare system, putting them on a path out of poverty and toward a family-sustaining wage. Focused on workforce readiness and healthcare career preparedness, Step Up to UH, in partnership with Towards Employment, helps remove barriers to employment and increase the workplace skills of our residents.
For additional information on upcoming workshops, please contact Towards Employment.
Apprenticeship Opportunities
Apprenticeship Programs (also known as Earn and Learns) offer participants the ability to receive a salary and benefits while completing coursework towards skilled credentials. Earn and Learn programs help participants mitigate their student debt concerns and maintain a healthy work-school-life balance. These programs aim to reduce or eliminate costs associated with tuition, books, other supplies, and other educational resources.
We have apprenticeships for the following career areas (frequency of offerings may vary):
- Pharmacy Technician
- Community Health Worker
- Medical Assistant
- Licensed Practical Nursing
- EEG Technician
- Surgical Technologist (coming soon)
- Sleep Tech (coming soon)
Youth Programming
University Hospitals partners with a variety of schools, organizations and initiatives designed to help this region’s youth be successful. We encourage the early interest of middle and high school students in health careers, and hope to welcome them as UH caregivers in the future. Through exploration, education, and experience, they will begin to enhance the industry and provide high-quality care to patients for generations to come. To learn more about careers in healthcare, register here.
UH Programs
- Student Volunteer Programs – For observations, shadows and volunteer opportunities.
- UH Health Scholars – Internship Opportunities for minority students (grades 8-12) interested in a career in medicine.
- UH Future Nurses Academy – A two-week summer program designed to give high school students a first-hand learning experience about the profession of nursing.
- Future Shades of Medicine Youth Summit – For more information, contact CEDI@UHhospitals.org
Community Partnerships
- Youth Opportunities Unlimited
- Greater Cleveland Career Consortium
- Partner Up (in conjunction with PNC)
- Regional Middle/High Schools (check with your local school)