Providence Ready is a healthcare provider group located in Oregon, Washington, California, Alaska, New Mexico, and Texas. Providence provides programs and services to 52 hospitals and over 1,000 clinics. Since their beginning, they have connected with 120,000 caregivers and 25.6 patient visits. Their facilities use the latest technology and equipment to provide high-level care to all patients.

They offer paid internships for college seniors and graduate students, and they also have job opportunities for qualified workers. MMT will post an in-depth exploration of their internship program soon!

A Need for Healthcare Workers

The United States is currently experience a workforce shortage in healthcare and is struggling to fill healthcare positions. Healthcare is predicted to be the fastest growing employment sector through 2030, with an estimated 16% increase in job growth. This statistic means there is a huge opportunity to fill this sector with motivated and qualified workers.

How Providence Ready is Preparing

Providence Ready has anticipated the need for more workers and is currently working with high school, college, and graduate students. They offer paid internships and immersive learning experiences for all three groups to prepare them for a career in healthcare.

Statistics about Providence Ready’s Workforce

  • 75% identify as first-generation college students
  • 70% identify as BBIPOC
  • 437 have taken positions in non-clinical and administrative roles throughout Oregon
  • 35% of interns have been hired permanently by Providence

Are you interested in healthcare? If so, Providence Ready may be a good fit for you! MMT will publish a blog post about Providence’s internships on February 16th, 2025. In the meantime, feel free to explore their website: https://foundation.providence.org/national/about-us/about-providence