Elementary

Discover a wide variety of health careers and the connection to wellness, science, skills and knowledge! Learn about real-life people in the health care "neighborhood!"

Adopt-a-School Program

Sanford Health employees may serve as mentors in the classroom. Activities may include, but are not limited to, reading to students, and offering classroom lessons on a variety of subjects such as bike helmet safety, dental and hand washing care.

Advisors and Consultants to Local School Districts

Sanford Health strengthens relationships by collaborating with school districts to provide guidance and expertise in health career exploration. We seek opportunities to serve on advisory boards or program committees.

Career Day

Create a one-day program where Sanford Health professionals bring hands-on activities to the classroom. Popular departments include Respiratory Therapy, Ultrasound, EMT, Long Term Care and Pathology.

Classroom Visits

Provide guest speakers to share experiences in Sanford Health career fields and other topics of expertise.

Community Partnerships

Sanford Health often partners with other youth exploration programs by offering tours and classroom visits or attending fairs. Consider partnering with Junior Achievement, Boy and Girl Scouts, Boys and Girls Club, Department of Education, and the Department of Health.

Sanford Fit

Sanford Fit is a health activation program developed to empower children and parents to make healthy lifestyle choices to help prevent childhood obesity. The program offers hundreds of free online resources and supports educators, parents, and communities with easy-to-teach lessons, videos, printables and more. All resources are designed to engage students in fun and meaningful ways. Learn more at fit.sanfordhealth.org.

Sanford Promise

Our STEM education outreach team is dedicated to creating authentic science experiences that instill a passion for science at an early age and stimulate students to become tomorrow’s problem solvers and future innovators. Students can visit the community laboratory learning space at Sanford Research, tour state-of-the art research laboratories, or find free online resources at https://research.sanfordhealth.org/sanford-promise.

Service and Activity Opportunities in Long-Term Care

Build lasting relationships with residents and staff through a variety of volunteer opportunities. Find a Good Samaritan location near you at good-sam.com/locations.

Summer Camps

Our camp programs offer students an opportunity to engage with health care professionals and have fun with their peers! Camps are a great way for students to develop their skills and explore careers.

Middle/ Junior High School

Explore health careers while learning more about interests, strengths, and values unique to you. See the big picture and begin to map your future!

Advisors and Consultants to Local School Districts

Sanford Health strengthens relationships by collaborating with middle schools to provide guidance and expertise in health career exploration. We seek opportunities to serve on advisory boards or program committees.

Career Exploration Camps

Our camp programs offer middle school students an opportunity to engage with health care professionals and have fun with their peers! Camps are a great way for students to develop their skills and explore careers.

Career Day

Create a one-day program where Sanford Health professionals bring hands-on activities to the classroom. Popular departments include Respiratory Therapy, Ultrasound, EMT, Long Term Care, Research and Pathology.

Career Fair

Similar to a college fair, representatives from different areas of healthcare would be available to discuss students' career fields and journey. A career brochure and “questions to ask” guide will be provided.

Classroom Visits

Provide guest speakers to share experiences in Sanford Health career fields and other topics of expertise.

Community Partnerships

Sanford Health often partners with other youth exploration programs by offering tours and classroom visits or attending fairs. Consider partnering with Junior Achievement, Boy and Girl Scouts, Boys and Girls Club, Department of Education, and the Department of Health. Examples include, but are not limited to Junior Achievement Inspire Day, health and science fairs, and local museum events.

Sanford Fit

Sanford Fit is a health activation program developed to empower children and parents to make healthy lifestyle choices to help prevent childhood obesity. The program offers hundreds of free online resources and supports educators, parents, and communities with easy-to-teach lessons, videos, printables and more. All resources are designed to engage students in fun and meaningful ways. Learn more at fit.sanfordhealth.org.

Sanford Promise

Our STEM education outreach team is dedicated to creating authentic science experiences that instill a passion for science at an early age and stimulate students to become tomorrow’s problem solvers and future innovators. Students can visit the community laboratory learning space at Sanford Research, tour state-of-the art research laboratories, or find free online resources at https://research.sanfordhealth.org/sanford-promise.

Service and Activity Opportunities in Long-Term Care

Build lasting relationships with residents and staff through a variety of volunteer opportunities. Find a Good Samaritan location near you at good-sam.com/locations.

Speed Learning with Sanford Professionals

Each student will be matched with a professional and given four minutes to ask and learn about his or her career field. Students will have the opportunity to meet with each professional. At the end, offer students extended time with a professional of their choice.

High School

Experience a day in the life of health career professionals through specialized programs offering hands-on activities, informational interviews, panel discussions and more.

Advisors and Consultants to Local School Districts

Sanford Health strengthens relationships by collaborating with high schools to provide guidance and expertise in health career exploration. We seek opportunities to serve on advisory boards or program committees.

Career Coaching

Certified Career Development Coaches are available to guide students in personal goal development, resume building and interviewing skills while helping to explore individual gifts and aptitudes.

Career Exploration Camps

Camps provide health career exploration to high school students, through hands-on activities and classes. Sanford partners with local colleges and universities. Camp eligibility varies by location.

Classroom to Careers

This program is a community-wide partnership designed to empower students to envision their future and take steps to make it a reality. Students in this program can earn free dual credits while exploring different career options.

Community Partnerships

Sanford Health often partners with other youth exploration programs. Examples include, but are not limited to, Junior Achievement, career and technical academies, health and science fairs, Department of Health, and local museum events.

Educational Assistance and Scholarships

Sanford Health provides financial support for career development that expands employees’ knowledge and skills in their current positions and for future advancement of career pathways at Sanford Health.

Through the generosity of many donors, we can award scholarships to Sanford Health and Good Samaritan employees pursuing post-secondary education.

Find scholarship information here: https://sanfordcareers.com/education-assistance/

Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Courses

Bismarck: To learn more about EMT offerings, contact Kelli Sears at kelli.sears@sanfordhealth.org.

Fargo: EMT classes can be attended in a variety of formats. Visit the following website for more information: https://www.sanfordhealthemseducation.org/.

Sioux Falls: The EMT course is a four-month, 160-hour course conducted in the fall and spring of each year. Visit the following website for more information: https://www.sanfordemseducation.org.

HOSA (Future Health Professionals) Chapter

HOSA is an international student organization that promotes career opportunities in healthcare. Sanford Health partners with local high schools to begin or enhance HOSA chapters within our communities. Find State HOSA chapter information at hosa.org.

Informational Interviews

Sanford Health may coordinate time for students to meet with professionals in their area of interest. These can include, but are not limited to Nursing, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech-Language Pathology, Dietetics, Radiology, Respiratory Therapy, Research, Long-Term Care and non-clinical departments.

Internships

In collaboration with local schools, Sanford Health provides opportunities for students to develop their career goals and skills by offering clinical and non-clinical internships.

Job Shadowing

Sanford Health offers job shadow opportunities for individuals interested in exploring careers in healthcare. This opportunity to open to Juniors in high school or above. A job shadow is a 1–8-hour observational experience that allows participants to learn about a specific job by spending time with a seasoned professional in their field. This program provides a unique chance to see patient care in action, gain insight into daily responsibilities, and ask questions about the role.

Click here to view more and apply for a job shadow opportunity.

Medx Program

This program offers health career exploration for high school students. Sessions are hosted at Sanford Health facilities and include a variety of presentations, tours and hands-on activities. Virtual and in-person opportunities available.

Part-time Jobs

Students ages 16 and older can consider part-time employment at Sanford Health and Good Samaritan. Search current opportunities in your area here: https://sanfordcareers.com/.

Promise Scholars

This unique 10-week research internship offers a total-immersion experience in real-time laboratory research at Sanford for motivated high school students entering their senior year with an aptitude for biomedical sciences. Participants earn credits at the University of South Dakota and are awarded a scholarship. Visit the website at https://research.sanfordhealth.org/academic-programs/k-12-programs/high-school-research-scholars-program

Research Observation

This program is designed to allow high school students ages 16+ the opportunity to explore career options within research. Students spend time with research staff during part of their routine day in one of our biomedical research laboratories located in Sioux Falls, SD and experience the workplace setting as well as the duties performed by research staff. Visit the website at https://research.sanfordhealth.org/academic-programs/research-shadowing-program for additional information or to apply.

Sanford Promise

Our education team is able to connect high school students with authentic scientific research experiences so they can explore career opportunities in research. Students can visit the community laboratory learning space at Sanford Research, tour state-of-the art research laboratories or find free online resources at https://research.sanfordhealth.org/sanford-promise.

School Visits

Provide guest speakers to share experiences in Sanford Health career fields and other topics of expertise. Formats may include speed learning, panel discussions, career fair, hands-on demonstrations, and more. Virtual and in-person opportunities available.

Service and Activity Opportunities in Long-Term Care

Build lasting relationships with residents and staff through a variety of volunteer opportunities. Find a Good Samaritan location near you at https://www.good-sam.com/locations

Sponsorships

Sanford Health partners with many schools across the Midwest to provide sponsorships for students advancing their career goals in areas of high demand. For select, high-demand healthcare professions, sponsorships for tuition and other expenses are provided in exchange for a specified work commitment at Sanford Health. Find sponsorship information here: https://sanfordcareers.com/student-financial-support-paid-training/

Stop the Bleed

This course is offered to students and community members interested in acquiring basic life-saving skills to control bleeding during an emergency. The course instructs participants on how to control bleeding with life threatening risks.

Teen Science Café

Offered by Sanford PROMISE, this program is a fun way for teens to explore the advances in science and technology affecting their lives. Teens and STEM experts engage in conversations and conduct hands-on activities to explore a topic. Contact sanfordoutreach@sanfordhealth.org for more information or to get involved.

Tours

Sanford Health provides tours on a case-by-case basis. Please inquire locally about availability.

Volunteer Opportunities

A variety of volunteering opportunities are offered to students ages 16+. Volunteering allows students to gain experience in healthcare and make a difference in the lives of patients and families while supporting the mission and vision of Sanford Health. Find local opportunities here: https://www.sanfordhealth.org/volunteer-opportunities

Higher Education

Develop relationships, skills and knowledge through one-of-a-kind programs featuring lectures, tours and simulations from Sanford health care professionals.

Administrative Fellowship Program

The fellowship is a core competency-based rotation that provides comprehensive training and development for graduate level individuals seeking a career in healthcare leadership. The structured rotations allow fellows to develop a well-rounded understanding of the inner workings of each department while networking with leaders across the organization. Fellows build on this foundation throughout their rotations as they work with their executive mentors to identify project opportunities that benefit their professional development and have a meaningful impact on the organization. This structure allows fellows to explore a wide range of administrative areas while experiencing the mission-driven culture of Sanford Health’s leadership.

Fellowships are designed to benefit the fellow, the organization, and the health care administration profession by equipping professionals with the skills needed to become future leaders within the organization.

Administrator in Training

Offered through Good Samaritan, the Administrator in Training program lasts between six to nine months. This paid experience engages trainees as an “apprentice” to grow and develop as a professional. The training includes guidance by a licensed and experienced preceptor at one of Good Samaritan locations throughout the country. The training includes clinical experience in a senior care and living services environment and intensive classroom instruction. Upon successful completion of the Administrator in Training program, students will be eligible for an administrator role with Good Samaritan.

Career Fairs

Sanford Health sourcing specialists participate in career fairs with several academic partners and other agencies across the United States. Career fairs provide students with information regarding job opportunities at Sanford Health.

Classroom Visits

Sanford Health sourcing specialists host classroom visits with several academic partners. Often, a representative from the field of study (i.e. nursing, medical laboratory technology, etc.) accompanies the sourcing team to provide real-life discussions. Classroom visits provide students with easy access to Sanford Health representatives for questions and offer consultation on resume writing and interview tips.

Clinical Internships

Non-paid internships that are a requirement of a college course are available in a number of specialties including Child Life, Medical Laboratory Science, Pharmacy, Radiologic Technology, Medical Assistants and Sonography to name a few.

Clinical Partnership Programs

Sanford Health partners with primary and post-secondary academic institutions to develop creative and innovative programming to advance workforce development needs. Sanford Health has established affiliate agreements with hundreds of academic partners throughout the United States. These agreements allow Sanford Health to serve as a clinical site for students as they work on their career goals.

Clinicals And Practicums

Sanford Health has established affiliate agreements with hundreds of academic partners throughout the United States. These agreements allow Sanford Health to serve as a clinical site for students as they work on their career goals. Sanford Health provides clinical sites and offers preceptor-guided practicum experiences for Nursing, Allied Health, and Advanced Practice students in a broad array of specialty settings including Acute, Ambulatory and Long-Term Care.

Collegiate Medx Program

This program offers a deeper look into health care for college students enrolled in a pre-health care degree. Sessions include presentations, tours, lectures and simulation. Opportunities for observation in selected, less frequented areas are also offered. Contact Susie Munyer at Susan.Munyer@sanfordhealth.org.

Educational Assistance and Scholarships

Sanford Health provides financial support for career development that expands employees’ knowledge and skill in their current positions and for future advancement of career pathways at Sanford Health.

Through the generosity of many donors, we can award scholarships to Sanford Health and Good Samaritan employees pursuing post-secondary education.

Find scholarship information here: https://sanfordcareers.com/education-assistance/

Entry Level Jobs

Entry level jobs for students are a great way to learn about the culture at Sanford Health while gaining experience in the healthcare setting. Entry level jobs can be clinical or non-clinical in nature. The Sanford Health Human Resources team can assist students in finding a flexible position while attending school. Join our talent community here: https://sanfordcareers.com/talent-community/

Extended Nursing Internships

Nursing internships provide students the opportunity to advance their confidence and competence by working alongside nursing preceptors during summer prior to their graduation.

Job Shadowing

Sanford Health offers job shadow opportunities for individuals interested in exploring careers in healthcare. This opportunity to open to Juniors in high school or above. A job shadow is a 1–8-hour observational experience that allows participants to learn about a specific job by spending time with a seasoned professional in their field. This program provides a unique chance to see patient care in action, gain insight into daily responsibilities, and ask questions about the role.

Click here to view more and apply for a job shadow opportunity.

Non-clinical Internships

Non-clinical internships provide opportunities in Administrative, Financial, Marketing, Human Resources, Information Technology, Supply Chain, Research, Quality and Risk Management, and Wellness.

Nursing Internships

Paid nursing internships provide students the opportunity to advance their confidence and competence by working alongside nursing preceptors during summer prior to their graduation. Sanford nurse interns can participate in extended internships during the school year to further develop nursing skills.

Representation On Advisory Boards

Sanford Health strengthens relationships by meeting with higher education partners to provide guidance and expertise for health career degree programs. We serve on health care industry-related advisory boards or program committees.

Research Observation

This program is designed to allow undergraduate students the opportunity to explore career options within research. Students spend time with research staff during part of their routine day in one of our biomedical research laboratories located in Sioux Falls, SD and experience the workplace setting as well as the duties performed by research staff. Visit the website at https://research.sanfordhealth.org/academic-programs/research-shadowing-program

Sanford Hosted Events

Sanford Health Hosted Events allow students to connect directly with leaders and provide a space for conversations and on-the-spot interviews. HR personnel are available to help with applications at the event and answer any questions the candidate may have.

Sanford Research Graduate Programs

Each year, we accept new students to perform their graduate research at Sanford Research through programs at the University of South Dakota and South Dakota State University. Train with national research leaders with expertise in vast disciplines including biochemistry, cellular biology, developmental biology, neuroscience, genetics and more.

Sponsorships

Sanford Health partners with many schools across the Midwest to provide sponsorships for students advancing their career goals in areas of high demand. For select, high-demand healthcare professions, sponsorships for tuition and other expenses are provided in exchange for a specified work commitment at Sanford Health. Find sponsorship information here: https://sanfordcareers.com/student-financial-support-paid-training/.

SPUR (Sanford Program for Undergraduate Research)

SPUR provides research opportunities for undergraduate students interested in research careers. This dynamic summer program allows students to apply classroom knowledge by working in a laboratory under the supervision of a principal investigator and interacting with research teams that include graduate students and postdoctoral fellows. In addition to obtaining research experience in state-of-the-art facilities, students will attend weekly career and professional development workshops, and build their presentation and communication skills through scientific presentations. Learn more at http://research.sanfordhealth.org/academic-programs/undergraduates/spur.

Virtual Hosted Events

Sanford Health and Good Samaritan Virtual Hosted Events allow job seekers to join an event from their personal computer or mobile device in the comfort of their own space. The Sourcing team is available to chat and answer questions about our organization, departments, benefits, job opportunities, etc.

Volunteer Opportunities

A variety of volunteering opportunities are offered to students ages 16+. Volunteering allows students to gain experience in healthcare and make a difference in the lives of patients and families while supporting the mission and vision of Sanford Health. Find local opportunities here: https://www.sanfordhealth.org/volunteer-opportunities