LAUNCH Community Link
LAUNCH Community Link (formerly LAUNCH Afterschool) connects students to healthcare careers through hands-on experiences and real-world simulations. Delivered across schools, afterschool programs, and community settings, the program introduces a variety of health professions, inspires growth, and creates equitable access to healthcare career pathways.
Highlights
Ideal Student
Grades
K- Postsecondary / Preprofessional
Students that are unsure of their career goal and students that are interested in healthcare careers
Enrolled at a LAUNCH partner school or afterschool/community partner site
Impact at a Glance
- 67% of students reported they would not have learned about these healthcare careers without LAUNCH.
- 83% of students could identify a healthcare career or educational pathway after participating in the learning session.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why was LAUNCH Afterschool renamed to LAUNCH Community Link?
How is Community Link different from other LAUNCH programs?
What Do Students Experience?
Students take part in interactive sessions that cover a variety of healthcare professions and hands-on skills like CPR, patient assessments, and checking vital signs. The program also provides education and workforce development focused activities, giving participants career readiness skills, exposure to healthcare pathways, and guidance on postsecondary opportunities.
Testimonials
LAUNCH is one of the few programs where our students are both having fun and learning skills that could actually shape their future careers. Our students look forward to LAUNCH days.
Ms. Bryant
Community Partners
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Help us on our mission to make healthcare careers accessible to every student.