Laboratory Professionals Member Community

Concerned with the declining laboratory workforce, I'd like to empower high school/community college students with knowledge of the tremendous potential of an MLS career. My goal is to create awareness and stir interest among these students as they deliberate their career paths. Does anyone have experience getting into the schools to share your wisdom and represent the field? Do you have a template (script or ppt) when presenting to students or their counselors?

Thanks in advance for your success stories. 

I've found that it's easiest to approach school counselors and HOSA teachers to schedule a visit. I often participate in career fairs and science- and STEM-themed days that the schools host as well. I have a general PowerPoint that I can email if you'd like. Otherwise, I bring a few things to wow them, such as a Clinitest demo with apple juice, an adult Ascaris, and fake micro plates. 

Concerned with the declining laboratory workforce, I'd like to empower high school/community college students with knowledge of the tremendous potential of an MLS career. My goal is to create awareness and stir interest among these students as they deliberate their career paths. Does anyone have experience getting into the schools to share your wisdom and represent the field? Do you have a template (script or ppt) when presenting to students or their counselors?

Thanks in advance for your success stories. 

Concerned with the declining laboratory workforce, I'd like to empower high school/community college students with knowledge of the tremendous potential of an MLS career. My goal is to create awareness and stir interest among these students as they deliberate their career paths. Does anyone have experience getting into the schools to share your wisdom and represent the field? Do you have a template (script or ppt) when presenting to students or their counselors?

Thanks in advance for your success stories. 

Concerned with the declining laboratory workforce, I'd like to empower high school/community college students with knowledge of the tremendous potential of an MLS career. My goal is to create awareness and stir interest among these students as they deliberate their career paths. Does anyone have experience getting into the schools to share your wisdom and represent the field? Do you have a template (script or ppt) when presenting to students or their counselors?

Thanks in advance for your success stories. 

Concerned with the declining laboratory workforce, I'd like to empower high school/community college students with knowledge of the tremendous potential of an MLS career. My goal is to create awareness and stir interest among these students as they deliberate their career paths. Does anyone have experience getting into the schools to share your wisdom and represent the field? Do you have a template (script or ppt) when presenting to students or their counselors?

Thanks in advance for your success stories. 

We have our Admissions Dept help us get in the door to local high schools and community colleges. They often run college fairs or career days. Sometimes we talk specifically about lab, and sometimes the presentations are combined with the other programs at our university. Another option is HOSA (Health Occupations Students of America). We recently presented at a statewide meeting of over 600 students! I have attached our ppt deck for our information sessions describing our 2 programs and the university.

Concerned with the declining laboratory workforce, I'd like to empower high school/community college students with knowledge of the tremendous potential of an MLS career. My goal is to create awareness and stir interest among these students as they deliberate their career paths. Does anyone have experience getting into the schools to share your wisdom and represent the field? Do you have a template (script or ppt) when presenting to students or their counselors?

Thanks in advance for your success stories. 

Concerned with the declining laboratory workforce, I'd like to empower high school/community college students with knowledge of the tremendous potential of an MLS career. My goal is to create awareness and stir interest among these students as they deliberate their career paths. Does anyone have experience getting into the schools to share your wisdom and represent the field? Do you have a template (script or ppt) when presenting to students or their counselors?

Thanks in advance for your success stories. 

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Donna Regan, MLS(ASCP)SBB
Troy, MO
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Concerned with the declining laboratory workforce, I'd like to empower high school/community college students with knowledge of the tremendous potential of an MLS career. My goal is to create awareness and stir interest among these students as they deliberate their career paths. Does anyone have experience getting into the schools to share your wisdom and represent the field? Do you have a template (script or ppt) when presenting to students or their counselors?

Thanks in advance for your success stories. 

Hi Donna and others, 

I'd like to mention ASCP's Ambassador program to this group, which is all about reaching people on the precipice of making a decision about their future career and bringing awareness and visibility of the laboratory to their communities.

Ambassadors have their own Community in this platform, similar to this Laboratory Professionals Member Community, so they may interact and share ideas--plus, that is where resources will be shared that Ambassadors can easily turnaround for presentation to the various student and community groups with whom you're passionate about connecting. 

Learn more Ambassadors, their role, and how they make a difference here: Ambassadors (ascp.org)

If this sounds like something you would like to become involved with, become a Career Ambassador by emailing membership@ascp.org.  
There are many resources for you to use with students, guidance counselors, and teachers on What's My Next | Learn About Career Opportunities in the Medical Laboratory (whatsmynext.org), including descriptions of roles in the laboratory, necessary education, and salaries.

Thank you for everything you're doing to bring awareness to the laboratory!

Concerned with the declining laboratory workforce, I'd like to empower high school/community college students with knowledge of the tremendous potential of an MLS career. My goal is to create awareness and stir interest among these students as they deliberate their career paths. Does anyone have experience getting into the schools to share your wisdom and represent the field? Do you have a template (script or ppt) when presenting to students or their counselors?

Thanks in advance for your success stories. 

Hi Donna and others, 

I'd like to mention ASCP's Ambassador program to this group, which is all about reaching people on the precipice of making a decision about their future career and bringing awareness and visibility of the laboratory to their communities.

Ambassadors have their own Community in this platform, similar to this Laboratory Professionals Member Community, so they may interact and share ideas--plus, that is where resources will be shared that Ambassadors can easily turnaround for presentation to the various student and community groups with whom you're passionate about connecting. 

Learn more Ambassadors, their role, and how they make a difference here: Ambassadors (ascp.org)

If this sounds like something you would like to become involved with, become a Career Ambassador by emailing membership@ascp.org.  
There are many resources for you to use with students, guidance counselors, and teachers on What's My Next | Learn About Career Opportunities in the Medical Laboratory (whatsmynext.org), including descriptions of roles in the laboratory, necessary education, and salaries.

Thank you for everything you're doing to bring awareness to the laboratory!

Concerned with the declining laboratory workforce, I'd like to empower high school/community college students with knowledge of the tremendous potential of an MLS career. My goal is to create awareness and stir interest among these students as they deliberate their career paths. Does anyone have experience getting into the schools to share your wisdom and represent the field? Do you have a template (script or ppt) when presenting to students or their counselors?

Thanks in advance for your success stories. 

Thanks to all for your prompt and helpful replies! After decades of specializing in cell therapy, I needed to broaden my perspective if am to get involved with recruiting into the lab sciences. Your suggestions (HOSA, School Counselor Associations, Community College MLT Programs, career & STEM days, and ASCP resources) provided valuable tips to me get started. Thanks to those who sent/offered ppt presentations. And congrats to Giorgis on your successful awareness events in Ethiopia!

I'll keep you posted on progress!

- Donna

Hi Donna and others, 

I'd like to mention ASCP's Ambassador program to this group, which is all about reaching people on the precipice of making a decision about their future career and bringing awareness and visibility of the laboratory to their communities.

Ambassadors have their own Community in this platform, similar to this Laboratory Professionals Member Community, so they may interact and share ideas--plus, that is where resources will be shared that Ambassadors can easily turnaround for presentation to the various student and community groups with whom you're passionate about connecting. 

Learn more Ambassadors, their role, and how they make a difference here: Ambassadors (ascp.org)

If this sounds like something you would like to become involved with, become a Career Ambassador by emailing membership@ascp.org.  
There are many resources for you to use with students, guidance counselors, and teachers on What's My Next | Learn About Career Opportunities in the Medical Laboratory (whatsmynext.org), including descriptions of roles in the laboratory, necessary education, and salaries.

Thank you for everything you're doing to bring awareness to the laboratory!

Concerned with the declining laboratory workforce, I'd like to empower high school/community college students with knowledge of the tremendous potential of an MLS career. My goal is to create awareness and stir interest among these students as they deliberate their career paths. Does anyone have experience getting into the schools to share your wisdom and represent the field? Do you have a template (script or ppt) when presenting to students or their counselors?

Thanks in advance for your success stories. 

Thanks to all for your prompt and helpful replies! After decades of specializing in cell therapy, I needed to broaden my perspective if am to get involved with recruiting into the lab sciences. Your suggestions (HOSA, School Counselor Associations, Community College MLT Programs, career & STEM days, and ASCP resources) provided valuable tips to me get started. Thanks to those who sent/offered ppt presentations. And congrats to Giorgis on your successful awareness events in Ethiopia!

I'll keep you posted on progress!

- Donna

Hi Donna and others, 

I'd like to mention ASCP's Ambassador program to this group, which is all about reaching people on the precipice of making a decision about their future career and bringing awareness and visibility of the laboratory to their communities.

Ambassadors have their own Community in this platform, similar to this Laboratory Professionals Member Community, so they may interact and share ideas--plus, that is where resources will be shared that Ambassadors can easily turnaround for presentation to the various student and community groups with whom you're passionate about connecting. 

Learn more Ambassadors, their role, and how they make a difference here: Ambassadors (ascp.org)

If this sounds like something you would like to become involved with, become a Career Ambassador by emailing membership@ascp.org.  
There are many resources for you to use with students, guidance counselors, and teachers on What's My Next | Learn About Career Opportunities in the Medical Laboratory (whatsmynext.org), including descriptions of roles in the laboratory, necessary education, and salaries.

Thank you for everything you're doing to bring awareness to the laboratory!

Concerned with the declining laboratory workforce, I'd like to empower high school/community college students with knowledge of the tremendous potential of an MLS career. My goal is to create awareness and stir interest among these students as they deliberate their career paths. Does anyone have experience getting into the schools to share your wisdom and represent the field? Do you have a template (script or ppt) when presenting to students or their counselors?

Thanks in advance for your success stories.