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"Bloomberg Initiative Equips Boston High Schoolers for Hospital Careers"

Bloomberg Philanthropies is investing $38 million in a new initiative to prepare Boston high school students for careers in healthcare, partnering with the Mass General Brigham health system to address the system's 2,000 job vacancies. The program will train students for roles in nursing, emergency medicine, lab science, medical imaging, and surgery, offering college credits and the option to start full-time jobs upon graduation, reflecting a shift towards vocational training and addressing the growing demand for healthcare workers.