Writing & research by Sonny Marmon.
Substantive articles on healthcare careers, workforce development, and the age-eligibility question. Written by Sonny Marmon.
Sep 20, 2026
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Can You Work in Healthcare Before 18?
The short answer is yes — but the fuller answer depends on the role, the employer, and where you live. A practical look at what's actually possible before adulthood.
Read articleSep 18, 2026
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Healthcare Careers High School Students Rarely Hear About
Beyond doctors and nurses, healthcare runs on operations, finance, data, technology, and logistics. These are career paths students seldom hear about — and many can begin early.
Read articleSep 15, 2026
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Why Healthcare Workforce Development Should Begin Before College
If the workforce pipeline is the problem, waiting until college to build it is a late start. A case for earlier, structured exposure.
Read articleSep 12, 2026
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Professional Readiness vs. Age Eligibility
A student can be professionally ready before they are legally eligible. The gap between the two is the central tension of youth workforce development.
Read articleSep 10, 2026
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What I'm Learning From Mapping Rochester's Youth Healthcare Opportunities
Notes from the ongoing work of documenting the healthcare opportunities actually available to young people in Rochester, Minnesota.
Read articleSep 8, 2026
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What Healthcare Operations Actually Means
A plain-language introduction to the operational side of healthcare — the systems and roles that keep care delivery running.
Read articleSep 5, 2026
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What Healthcare Finance Actually Means
A plain-language introduction to healthcare finance — how the money side of care works and the careers within it.
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