Discover Your Future in Healthcare — Free One-Day Events for High School Students
Hands-On Health Days are free, interactive one-day events for high school students across North Central Wisconsin who are curious about careers in health and healthcare. These interactive events give students a real-world look at what it’s like to work in health professions through hands-on activities, simulations, and guidance from professionals in the field.
Students can apply to attend one or multiple events to explore different career paths.
What Are Hands-On Health Days?
Hands-On Health Days are immersive learning opportunities where students:
- Try hands-on health-related activities
- Learn about a variety of health careers
- Interact with healthcare professionals and educators
- Explore education and training pathways after high school
These events are perfect for students who are:
- Interested in healthcare, science, or helping others
- Unsure which health career might be the right fit
- Looking for real-world experiences to inform future decisions
These events are designed to be engaging and informative. They are perfect for students who want to see what a future in health could look like. Teachers, parents and guardians are encouraged to support students in registering.
Who is Eligible to Attend?
- High school students in North Central Wisconsin
- Students at any stage of career exploration, from just curious to strongly interested in healthcare
Spring 2026 Events
Explore multiple health career areas by attending more than one event:
Marshfield Clinic Hands-On Health Day
This interactive event gives students a real-world look at what it’s like to work in healthcare through hands-on activities, simulations and guidance from professionals in the field. Careers featured include:
- Friday, March 13th, Marshfield, WI
- Careers featured include:
- Nursing (CNA, RN)
- Medical Assistant
- Sleep Technician
- No longer accepting applications. Program has reached capacity.
Emergency Services Day
- Friday, April 17th, Wausau, WI
- Featured Careers: Emergency Services Careers (EMT, paramedic, firefighter, etc.)
- Application closes 3/27/26
Mayo Clinic Health System Health Careers Day
- Monday, May 4th, Menomonie, WI
- Featured Careers: Respiratory Therapy, Radiology, Lab Technician, Pharmacy, Physician
- Application closes 4/13/2026
Additional event dates and locations will be added here as they are confirmed.
How to Apply
Click the Apply Here button below to view available events and apply. Teachers/counselors interested in bringing a group of students, please contact Tyler Schmidt at tshmidt@nahec-wi.org. Space is limited, so apply now!
Questions? We’re Here to Help
If you have questions about Hands-On Health Days, event content, or registration, contact tshmidt@nahec-wi.org.
Hands-On Health Days are part of the North Central Wisconsin Area Health Education Center’s efforts to help students explore career pathways and prepare for future opportunities in health professions. Wisconsin AHEC supports health career learning across the state as part of a nationwide AHEC program to strengthen the healthcare workforce.