Healthcare, Long-Term Care & Public Health Career Exploration in Your Own Backyard

Building Tomorrow’s Healthcare & Public Health Workforce

Discover rewarding career opportunities in high-demand healthcare, long-term care, and public health fields. Our free programs connect you with training, resources, and support to build a successful future in Northeast Minnesota.

Choose Your Path

Explore career development programs designed for different stages of your journey

Launch North

Adult Career Program –

Comprehensive career exploration for adults seeking new opportunities in public health, healthcare, and long-term care careers

Four convenient locations across Northeast Minnesota
Hands-on career exploration activities
Direct employer connections and networking
✓ Financial aid guidance and coaching

Transportation & childcare assistance

High School Level SCRUBS Camps

Youth Healthcare Career Exploration –

Immersive healthcare career exploration camps for high school students interested in medical careers with Minnesota North and other regional partners

✓ Hands-on medical simulations and activities
✓ Healthcare professional networking
✓ Regional site visits
✓ Support planning next steps
✓ Regional camp locations

Indigenous Healthcare Career Exploration

Culturally Responsive Programming –

Specialized healthcare career exploration targeted towards, but not limited to, Indigenous communities and students

✓ Indigenous healthcare professional mentors
✓ Traditional and modern healing approaches
✓ Tribal health system connections
✓ Support with academic navigation and next steps

Better Health Care is Our Mission