Student Athletes With Academic Goals

(Jr. SWAG)

Jr. SWAG is a health career exploration program designed for high school athletes with an interest in healthcare. The program provides early exposure to health professions, hands-on learning experiences, and opportunities to build confidence, teamwork skills, and academic readiness.

Who Can Apply:

High school student athletes between the ages of 14-17 who demonstrate curiosity, collaboration, and a desire to learn about healthcare careers. 

Students Will Experience:

• Workshops led by healthcare professionals
• Hands-on health activities
• Interactive sessions on a wide range of health professions
• Gain academic skills in science, health literacy, and problem-solving

What Students Will Experience:

• Workshops led by healthcare professionals
• Hands-on health activities
• Interactive sessions on physical therapy, mental health, nutrition, and more

Program Schedule:

• Eight Saturdays from 10 am to 12 pm
• Dates:
  • February 7
  • February 21
  • March 7
  • March 21
  • April 4
  • April 18
  • May 2
  • May 16

    Please contact Nancy Padsala at [email protected] if you have

    any questions.