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Norton Healthcare Career Track

Career Pathway for MC students enrolled in Jefferson Community and Technical College's Nursing, Radiography, Respiratory Care, Pharmacy Technology, or Medical Laboratory Technician or enrolled in the University of Louisville Nursing program.

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Program Overview

The Norton Healthcare-UPS Healthcare Career Tracks program offers an opportunity for a tuition-free pathway to a health care career from two of the area’s largest employers and community supporters.

Students participate in the Norton Healthcare-UPS Healthcare Career Track through UPS Metropolitan College. Students work for UPS while taking prerequisite courses at Jefferson Community and Technical College or the University of Louisville. When they reach 12 to 18 months before completion of their degree track or program, students will take their professional courses and be invited to explore the following career pathways:

  • Continue working at UPS and apply to become a Norton Scholar.
  • Apply for a part-time position at Norton Healthcare while completing your college program
  • Apply for a student apprentice position at Norton Healthcare.

While at Norton Healthcare, students will have exposure to a variety of job roles and facilities to help ready them for the workforce after graduation.

Program Benefits

The Norton Healthcare-UPS Healthcare Career Tracks program prepares students for specialized health care careers, and offers these additional advantages:

  • Tuition-free college education: Students will receive a tuition-free college education, reducing or eliminating their student debt.
  • Self-paced education: There is no time limit to complete course work within this program. Students can complete their credits on a timeline that works for their schedule.
  • Connection to two leading community employers: Norton Healthcare and UPS share many of the same values and support a positive employee experience. Both provide their employees with competitive benefits, financial planning and career coaching.
  • Access to healthcare symposiums and presentations: Your affiliation with Norton Healthcare will give them access to many of the organization’s special presentations, continuing education units (CEUs) and events. Once students are enrolled in the program, they will begin receiving communications from Norton Healthcare about available programming, volunteer events, student resources and more.
  • Job Shadowing: Job shadowing at Norton Healthcare gives you an opportunity to discover the many roles you can have in health care and explore which one best fits your schedule, interests and qualifications. Shadowing opportunities available include clinical and nonclinical roles.

How Do I Get Started?

Are you ready to get started? Students who register for our program will receive program information, quarterly newsletters, as well as invites to upcoming events.

Who Can I Contact With Additional Questions?