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Sound Careers in Healthcare

Save the Date: March 30, 2027 | Alaska Airlines Arena

Investing in Puget Sound's future healthcare workforce

Impact

Sound Careers in Healthcare (SCIH) is an annual, free career fair where high school students furthest from opportunity get hands-on with real healthcare careers. Students rotate through interactive stations led by healthcare professionals, practice skills from airway management to ultrasound, and connect with healthcare employers and colleges about pathways to get there.

SCIH is co-hosted by Washington Alliance for Better Schools (WABS), the Healthcare Industry Leadership Table (HILT), and the University of Washington's Center for Workforce Inclusion & Healthcare System Equity (WIHSE). 

SCIH 2026 at a glance: 

  • 644 students from 25 high schools in 10 districts
  • 250+ volunteers

The results:

  • 100% left more aware of healthcare career choices
  • 83% said they were more likely to pursue a healthcare career
  • 88% identified an actionable next step to pursue a field of interest
SCIH

Want to Get Involved?

SCIH brings together 650 students and more than 200 volunteers each year, and it’s made possible by our community. Here are some ways you can get involved:

  • Sponsor SCIH 2027: Sponsorships start at $1,000, and sponsors receive recognition ranging from listing on our website and event program to logo placement, social media spotlights, and the opportunity to speak at the event. Download the sponsorship flyer below and commit by February 1, 2027 to be included in printed materials. Contact Leigh Jacobson at leigh@wabsalliance.org. 
  • Volunteer: Healthcare professionals can lead or support hands-on activity stations. We welcome other community partners to help with check-in, lunch, and guiding students. Express your interest in volunteering here.
  • Host a table: Healthcare organizations, postsecondary institutions, and community partners can share education and career opportunities with students. Express your interest in tabling here.
  • Give: Every donation helps a student explore a future in healthcare, and 100% of donations go directly toward supporting SCIH event costs. Donate here. 
  • Share: Help us amplify and spread the word about SCIH by following WABS on social media and sharing with your networks!
SCIH Sponsorship

For Educators and Students

SCIH is free for students and schools in WABS member districts. WABS partners with teachers to connect the event to classroom learning:

  • Prepare: Students learn what to expect and choose healthcare fields to explore.
  • Experience: Students attend SCIH and take part in hands-on activities.
  • Reflect: Students identify a next step toward a healthcare career and learn about school and community resources.

Questions? Contact us at scih@wabsalliance.org. 

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