Project · Research Initiative

Rochester Youth Healthcare Pathways Project

Mapping how young people can begin meaningful healthcare careers earlier.

The Rochester Youth Healthcare Pathways Project researches healthcare-related employment, volunteering, education, internships, mentorship, career exploration, and other pathways available to young people in Rochester and Southeast Minnesota.

A research initiative of The Marmon Foundation, founded by Sonny Marmon — not an incorporated nonprofit.

Pathways & roles reviewed

Youth Accessible

GREEN

Require Clarification

YELLOW

Restricted

RED

Classifications within the current researched inventory — not an estimate of all healthcare opportunities in the Rochester region. Verified September 30, 2026.

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Explore the Database

A searchable public database of verified healthcare opportunities for young people across the greater Rochester area.

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Initial Findings

The project's first research inventory reviewed 55 Rochester-area healthcare pathways and roles for youth eligibility and clarity.

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Methodology

How records are identified, verified against primary sources, classified, and kept current.

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Research & Reports

Published research briefs and findings from the Rochester Youth Healthcare Pathways Project.

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For Students

Find a healthcare pathway based on your age and the kind of opportunity you are looking for.

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For Organizations

Verify your pathways, submit opportunities, and help resolve unclear eligibility information.

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How records are classified

GREEN· Youth Accessible

Evidence explicitly supports access for the applicable younger age group, generally including ages 16–17. GREEN indicates verified eligibility, not necessarily that applications are currently open.

YELLOW· Requires Clarification

Eligibility is unclear, conditional, age is not publicly stated, placement requires additional confirmation, or another important eligibility question remains unresolved.

RED· Restricted

Evidence establishes an age, education, licensing, or other restriction that makes the pathway unavailable to the target youth population.

Starting points

10 strong youth healthcare routes.

Verified youth routes and learning resources — a mixture of employment, volunteering, internships, workforce navigation, educational programs, career exploration, and community-health exposure. Not ten open jobs.

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01
Environmental Services Technician – High School Opportunity
Mayo Clinic
02
High School Volunteers
Mayo Clinic
03
High School Unpaid Internship for Credit
Mayo Clinic
04
House volunteer – family lodging support
Ronald McDonald House
05
Youth & Young Adult Career Services
Workforce Development, Inc.
See routes 6–10

Submit a pathway

Healthcare organizations and educators can submit accurate opportunities for review before publication.

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Suggest a correction

Spot an outdated or inaccurate listing? Corrections are entered for manual review and verified against primary sources before any change is made.

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The Rochester Youth Healthcare Pathways Project provides informational research based on publicly available sources. Opportunity requirements and availability may change. Inclusion does not constitute endorsement by the listed organization, and organizations listed do not necessarily endorse or participate in the project. Classification reflects documented eligibility within the project's research methodology and should not be interpreted as legal advice. Students should verify current requirements directly with the organization before applying.