Building Futures: Student Spotlight

At University Hospital, our Workforce Development Program is helping students explore meaningful careers in healthcare while building confidence, leadership, and real-world experience. For Skai Glover, the program has provided an opportunity to discover her passion for helping others and explore future pathways in healthcare.

Skai, a high school student with interests in Radiology and Material Management, shared that one of her favorite parts of the experience has been interacting with patients and helping people find where they need to go throughout the hospital. Through hands-on exposure, she has transported supplies to the OR, observed surgeries, and gained a firsthand look at the teamwork and communication required in a healthcare setting.

“The program helped me build my communication, public speaking, and confidence,” Skai shared.

Currently an honor roll student, Skai hopes to pursue a career in Radiology after graduation and is exploring certification programs to help achieve her goals. She is also working toward her cosmetology permit and hopes to continue helping people feel better about themselves, whether through healthcare or beauty services.

Beyond career exploration, Skai says the experience strengthened her time management and workplace skills while reinforcing her passion for mentoring and helping others.

Stories like Skai’s reflect the impact of University Hospital’s Workforce Development Program — creating opportunities for young people to grow, discover their potential, and envision a future in healthcare.