Mentorship & Workforce Development

Mentorship & Workforce Development Mission: To help students discover the unlimited possibilities in healthcare at Lurie Children’s.

Happy Birthday, Maria! 🎉🎂Today, we celebrate an incredible leader, mentor, and visionary. For 33 years at Lurie, and 25 ...
04/09/2026

Happy Birthday, Maria! 🎉🎂

Today, we celebrate an incredible leader, mentor, and visionary. For 33 years at Lurie, and 25 years of building and growing these programs, you have created opportunities that have impacted countless students, families, and future healthcare professionals.

Your passion, dedication, and belief in this work continue to shape MWD into what it is today. We are so grateful for your leadership and for the foundation you’ve built for all of us.

Wishing you a wonderful birthday and a year filled with continued impact, joy, and celebration.

Please join us in wishing Maria a very Happy Birthday! 🎉❤️

We recently hosted our third Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Career Summit in partnership with Junior Achievement and Chica...
04/09/2026

We recently hosted our third Johnson & Johnson Healthcare Career Summit in partnership with Junior Achievement and Chicago Public Schools.

This year, over 90 CPS students joined us for a day focused on learning, asking questions, and exploring different paths in healthcare.

Students had the chance to engage directly with several teams across Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, including our Transport Team, Medical Imaging, Healthcare Technology, OR/Surgical Services, and the Emergency Department. Each group shared what their work looks like day to day and the different ways they contribute to patient care.

Thank you to our partners and staff who helped make the day possible!

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Today we’re celebrating one of our own! 🎉Please join us in wishing Tavaris Kenny a very Happy Birthday and a huge congra...
04/06/2026

Today we’re celebrating one of our own! 🎉

Please join us in wishing Tavaris Kenny a very Happy Birthday and a huge congratulations on his well-deserved promotion to Program Coordinator!

Tavaris has been an incredible part of the Mentorship & Workforce Development team, showing up for our students, supporting our programs, and bringing positive energy to everything he does. This next step is a true reflection of his hard work, dedication, and growth.

We’re proud to have you on this team and excited for all that’s ahead.

Drop a comment below to help us celebrate Tavaris; happy birthday and congratulations! 🎂🥳

Happy National Doctors’ Day 🩺Today we recognize and thank the physicians who care for our communities with compassion an...
03/30/2026

Happy National Doctors’ Day 🩺

Today we recognize and thank the physicians who care for our communities with compassion and dedication.

We’re especially grateful for those who support our Mentorship & Workforce Development programs, serving as mentors, educators, and role models for our students.

Your impact goes far beyond patient care. Thank you for helping shape the future of healthcare.

🚨 Career Fridays Alert! 🚨Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is currently hiring for a variety of roles...
03/27/2026

🚨 Career Fridays Alert! 🚨

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is currently hiring for a variety of roles across clinical support, lab work, research, and operations!

📍 Open Positions (as of March 27, 2026):
• Surgery Support Technician (Nights) – Full-Time – Streeterville
• Medical Technologist, Microbiology (Evening) – Full-Time – Streeterville
• Research Student Assistant – D&I in CHI – Full-Time – Lincoln Park
• PFS Support Specialist – Full-Time – Streeterville

🔗 Apply here: https://jobs.luriechildrens.org/

💡 MWD Alumni Reminder:
If you apply, be sure to email workforcedevelopment@luriechildrens.org

and select:
“Mentorship & Workforce Development” under How Did You Hear About Us?

Take the next step in your healthcare career—we’re excited to see where you go! 💙

🌟 NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS 🌟The Community Health in Action Mentorship Program (CHAMP) is officially LIVE! College stud...
03/25/2026

🌟 NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS 🌟
The Community Health in Action Mentorship Program (CHAMP) is officially LIVE! College students and emerging professionals: your journey in community & public health starts now. 🌍💙

Program Overview:
🏥 6-week in-person program at Lurie Children’s
🗣 Learn from healthcare professionals across disciplines
🧠 Workforce development + mental health workshops
🤝 Community service opportunities
📊 Complete a Community Health Needs Assessment

CHAMP Schedule:
📅 June 9 – July 16, 2026
🗓 Tuesdays & Thursdays
⏰ 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
📍 Lurie Children’s Hospital

Eligibility:
✔ College students or emerging professionals
✔ Interest in public or community health
✔ Must attend orientation
✔ Must commit to full program duration

📅 Deadline: April 25th
Apply now — scan the QR code or visit the link in our bio!

Your impact in healthcare goes beyond the bedside. Start building it today. 🙌

🚨 Career Fridays Opportunity Alert! 🚨Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is currently hiring for severa...
03/20/2026

🚨 Career Fridays Opportunity Alert! 🚨

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is currently hiring for several exciting roles across clinical research, lab work, and patient care!

📍 Open Positions (as of March 20, 2026):
• Clinical Research Coordinator II (Full-Time) – River North
• Research Student Assistant 2 (Part-Time) – Streeterville
• Medical Technologist (Part-Time) – Streeterville
• Milieu Therapist – Inpatient Psychiatry (Full-Time) – Streeterville

🔗 Apply here: https://jobs.luriechildrens.org/

💡 MWD Alumni Reminder:
If you apply, be sure to email workforcedevelopment@luriechildrens.org
and select:
“Mentorship & Workforce Development” under How Did You Hear About Us?

Take the next step in your healthcare career—we’re excited to see where you go! 💙

This Women’s History Month, we celebrate the women who lead with vision, compassion, and a deep commitment to their comm...
03/09/2026

This Women’s History Month, we celebrate the women who lead with vision, compassion, and a deep commitment to their communities. We honor the trailblazers who paved the way and recognize the emerging leaders who will continue shaping the future.

Today, we are proud to recognize Maria Rivera, Director of Mentorship & Workforce Development at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.

In 2001, Maria founded the Discovering Healthcare Careers (DHC) Program, creating a pathway for young people across Chicago to explore careers in healthcare. What began as a vision to open doors for students has grown into a program that has inspired and mentored generations of future healthcare professionals.

More than two decades later, her leadership continues to create opportunities, uplift communities, and shape the next generation of leaders in healthcare. For many of us who have been shaped by this work, Maria’s vision has not only created opportunities, it has created a lasting legacy of mentorship and community impact.

Thank you, Maria, for your leadership and dedication. And thank you to the women everywhere whose resilience, compassion, and commitment continue to move our communities forward every day.

🌟 CAREER FRIDAYS! 🌟Thinking about your next step in healthcare? Remember, not all heroes wear scrubs!Hospitals rely on s...
02/27/2026

🌟 CAREER FRIDAYS! 🌟
Thinking about your next step in healthcare? Remember, not all heroes wear scrubs!

Hospitals rely on strong non-clinical professionals to keep everything running smoothly. From operations to administration, these roles are essential to delivering high-quality patient care.

Here are this week’s highlighted non-clinical roles at Lurie Children’s:
🔬 Research Technologist II
💳 Financial Clearance I
🚓 Security Officer
🔧 Equipment Services Associate

Behind every great care team is a great support team. 👏

📢 MWD Alumni: If you apply, email us! 📩 WorkforceDevelopment@luriechildrens.org

Be sure to select our source code:
Community Organization → Mentorship & Workforce Development

Your future in healthcare doesn’t have to be bedside; it can be anywhere impact happens. We’re cheering you on! 🙌

📣 Career Friday Alert!Ready to take the next step in your healthcare journey? From hands-on clinical roles to impactful ...
02/20/2026

📣 Career Friday Alert!

Ready to take the next step in your healthcare journey? From hands-on clinical roles to impactful administrative positions, new opportunities are opening across Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago!

Whether you're building experience or advancing your career, there’s space for you to grow, lead, and make a difference for children and families every day. 💙

✨ MWD Alumni: Interested in joining the team? Email us at WorkforceDevelopment@luriechildrens.org
and be sure to select our source code when applying:
Community Organization → Mentorship & Workforce Development

Your future in healthcare starts here 🚀

🌟 Career Friday Spotlight 🌟It’s Career Friday, a time to explore, connect, and get inspired! 💼✨Today, we’re highlighting...
02/13/2026

🌟 Career Friday Spotlight 🌟
It’s Career Friday, a time to explore, connect, and get inspired! 💼✨

Today, we’re highlighting pathways, passions, and possibilities. Whether you're discovering your dream role, building your resume, or preparing for what’s next, every step you take brings you closer to your goals.

📢 MWD Alumni: Applying for a role? Let us know at WorkforceDevelopment@luriechildrens.org Be sure to use our source code in your application:
Community Organization → Mentorship & Workforce Development

🩺 Now Highlighting: The Lurie Children’s RN Residency Program for new grads!
✔ Open to new graduate nurses
✔ Requires an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN)
📅 Applications open 9 a.m. Feb 16 – 9 a.m. Feb 23
🎓 Must graduate by July 19, 2026 to qualify

Find more details on the Lurie Children’s RN Residency website.

Your future starts now, and we’re cheering you on! 🙌

This Black History Month, the Mentorship & Workforce Development (MWD) Team honors the leaders, innovators, and changema...
02/12/2026

This Black History Month, the Mentorship & Workforce Development (MWD) Team honors the leaders, innovators, and changemakers whose impact continues to shape our communities and our future. Read more about We celebrate the resilience, brilliance, and contributions of Black history, not just this month, but every day.

Swipe through to read about the history and impact of some of these powerful figures who helped shape our world.

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