From Classroom to Career: Lessons From Northwell's New Healthcare High School

Monday, March 3rd, 2025 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CT

A bold approach to addressing healthcare's workforce shortages is taking shape in Queens, New York. Opening in 2025, Northwell Health's School of Health Sciences marks a groundbreaking partnership between Northwell Health, New York City Public Schools and Bloomberg Philanthropies.

This innovative initiative is the result of a shared vision and collaboration. Join Michael Dowling, president and CEO of Northwell Health, in conversation with Becker's Molly Gamble, as they delve into the story behind this project, the partnerships that made it possible, and the lessons it offers for healthcare leaders nationwide.

At its core, the Northwell School of Health Sciences aims to prepare students for careers in nursing, diagnostic medicine, behavioral health and healthcare management. But this school is about more than just education — it's about creating a pipeline to address critical workforce needs and ensuring the future of healthcare is diverse, skilled and sustainable.
In this engaging conversation, you will learn:

The vision behind the Northwell School of Health Sciences and its role in addressing workforce shortages.
How Northwell designed it: a career-connected high school with hands-on learning, simulation labs, and paid internships.
Lessons from Northwell's other educational investments that reach more than 100,000 students per year.
Why this model represents a shift in how health systems engage with education and workforce development.

Northwell Health, the largest healthcare provider and private employer in New York, is redefining how the next generation of healthcare professionals is prepared. Don't miss this opportunity to hear directly from Mr. Dowling about what it means to act boldly and creatively to transform workforce development.

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