Rush University Medical Center is providing resources, from equipment
donations to clinical rotations and guest lecturers, to nearby Malcolm X
College in support of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s new College to
Careers program, which has been established to ensure Chicago residents
are prepared for jobs in high-growth industries.
Rush, which has been partnering with Malcolm X College (MXC) since
2008, is helping to train people for jobs in the health sciences that
are available now but remain unfilled due to a skills gap. The agreement
allows MXC students to gain valuable experience at Rush through
clinical rotations, career ladder programs and other initiatives that
had already been in place.
“City Colleges are key to Chicago’s economic viability,” said Rush
CEO Larry Goodman, MD. “This initiative is crucial not only because it
will help ensure a pipeline of qualified workers in the health and
medical field, but because we must all contribute as corporate citizens
to ensure that Chicago is a winner as more cities and countries vie for
relevance in the world economy.” Full article at Rush University Medical Center