2026 ISBE Career Connections Conference

This session focuses on initiative to enhance equitable access to rural healthcare career pathways by providing structured support, high‑quality instruction, and regionally responsive programming. The Support and Pilot framework equips schools to help design, implement, and refine Health Science Technology (HST) pathways that meet community health needs and create stronger college and career ready opportunities for underserved students. The opportunity will support capacity building and partnerships that broaden access to rural HST pipelines by promoting credentials of value and meaningful work‑based learning experiences.