Welcome to Take Our Kids to Work Day at Health Sciences Centre
Take Our Kids to Work Day is a national event that allows Grade Nine students to experience various career opportunities available to them.
We welcome aspiring physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, health care aides, skilled tradespeople, and many many others to step into the shoes of an adult in their life for a glimpse into a career in health care. Across our organization, teams work together to give students a day they will remember and an opportunity to see the incredible work to support the delivery of health care services in Manitoba.
To see a a glimpse of Take Our Kids to Work Day 2023 visit our Shared Health Intranet (sharedhealthmb.ca). Note: this is a Shared Health intranet link and will only work for staff who are connected to the server.
Welcome to Take Our Kids to Work Day at HSC Winnipeg!
On Wednesday November 6, 2024 the HSC Shared Health Campus will once again participate in Take Our Kids to Work Day – a national program where HSC Shared Health campus staff members (Responsible Adults) bring their Grade 9 children to the workplace.
Campus Tours will be offered in the morning – Space is limited to 100 students and is first come, first served. During the campus tours, your child will have the chance to learn more about the variety of roles and services at Health Sciences Centre, Manitoba’s largest health-care facility and the HSC Campus.
For Shared Health and HSC Employees working at HSC Campus only —– Once you complete the forms and send in the appendices you are registered. You will be advised if the session is full.
Your child may spend the afternoon with you (the Responsible Adult) in your specific work environment after the HSC Campus Tour, if your manager has approved. Please ensure you obtain permission from your manager/supervisor for the child to spend the afternoon with you.
To participate in the HSC Campus Tours (morning only):
- Obtain permission from your manager/supervisor for the child to spend the afternoon with you, after student attends the Morning HSC Campus Tours.
- Complete a Take Our Kids to Work Day PHIA pledge form – (attached). Please make a photocopy and bring it with to the sign-in table on November 6. Send the completed, signed original form to Kelly Gerlach no later than October 31, 2024.
• Interoffice delivery: Kelly Gerlach, Room LB222C
• Mail: Kelly Gerlach, Health Sciences Centre, LB222C – 820 Sherbrook St, Winnipeg MB R3A 1R9 - Ensure the following is on the PHIA Pledge Form:
• Child’s first and last name (please spell it out and print)
• Responsible Adult’s first and last name
• Responsible Adult’s contact number - The Adult is responsible to drop off and pick up their child at the times noted in the timetable below.
For HSC Campus Employees – Details about Take Our Kids to Work for HSC Campus Tours:
Student drop off/sign in:
- 8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. (NA105, 700 McDermot Ave) Bring a copy of your signed PHIA pledge form Responsible adult must sign student in and out
Orientation and PHIA:
- 8:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
- All students are required to attend the in-person PHIA session on November 6
Tours of HSC departments:
- 9:15 a.m. – 11:20 a.m.
- Students will be grouped, and each group will tour selected areas
Regroup and evaluation:
- 11:30 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Student pick up:
- 11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (NA105, 700 McDermot Avenue) Check out students at the checkout table at NA 105
Special notes for parents and guardians
• Photos are not permitted while touring the facility, and mobile devices are discouraged. If your child brings a mobile device, it must be turned off during the tours.
• Ensure your child has eaten and is hydrated – students are encouraged to bring a water bottle.
• The tour includes significant walking and standing – students should wear comfortable footwear.
• 24-hour Food Court (Green Owl, Level 2) will offer lunch specials to purchase, after you check out your student from NA 105.
If you have any questions, please email Kelly Gerlach at [email protected] or 431-334-8436. We look forward to welcoming your child to Health Sciences Centre and celebrating the extraordinary work you do!
Shared Health Employees:
Shared Health employees not working at HSC Campus, can have their Grade 9 student attend Take Our Kids to Work Day at their specific location with manager approval, the PHIA pledge form must be completed.
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