Job Description

Modern Youth Apprenticeship Program Video - Modern Youth Apprenticeship - Sterile Processing

The Modern Youth Apprenticeship Program offers Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC) Juniors and Seniors a unique opportunity to gain paid, hands-on healthcare experience while continuing their high school coursework. This structured apprenticeship is designed to help students explore a high-demand healthcare career with the guidance of trained professionals in a safe, supportive environment.

What Students Will Do:

Students hired into this role will work as a Student Tech in the Sterile Processing Department under the supervision of a trained preceptor. Responsibilities include:

• Learning essential processes that support surgical and patient care

• Receiving hands-on, on-the-job training within a hospital setting

• Developing professional skills such as responsibility, time management, and teamwork

• Preparing to sit for the Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) exam

Students are paid employees of Deaconess while participating in the program.

What Parents & Guardians Should Know:

• This is a structured, supervised apprenticeship, not a shadowing experience

• Students receive hands-on training with professional oversight

• Work schedules are coordinated to align with EVSC school coursework

• Skills learned are nationally transferable and in high demand

• The CRCST certification provides a strong foundation for:

  • Immediate employment after high school

  • Continued education in healthcare

  • Long-term career growth within hospital systems

This program allows students to explore healthcare careers before investing in college, helping families make informed post-graduation decisions.

Why This Program Matters

• Earn income while gaining real-world experience

• Graduate with a professional certification pathway

• Build confidence in a healthcare setting

• Reduce uncertainty about future career choices

• Learn employability skills valued by all industries

Eligibility Requirements:

• Current EVSC student

• Junior or Senior enrolled through EVSC OptIN

• Interest in healthcare and hands-on learning

• Preparing to sit for the CRCST certification exam
  

This is more than a job—it’s a head start. If you’re curious about healthcare, like working with your hands and want to build a future while still in school, this apprenticeship could be for you.

Other Key Words: Surgery // Surgical Services // Sterile Supply // EVSC