University of Louisville

11/22/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 11/22/2024 14:20

UofL, UofL Health partner with Junior Achievement on health care education

UofL, UofL Health and Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana held a ribbon cutting to celebrate a new partnership and exhibit at JA Finance Park.

University and community leaders celebrated a new addition to Junior Achievement (JA) Finance Park that will allow the University of Louisville and UofL Health help young people explore health care as a career.

The university and UofL Health joined Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana to enhance students' understanding of health care, financial literacy and career pathways in the health care industry.

The interactive exhibit at JA Finance Park includes real-life scenarios and will highlight the journey from being a UofL student to becoming a professional in the health care industry, with UofL Health serving as a key employer in the region.

According to Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana, UofL and UofL Health are joining a network of community-minded organizations committed to equipping young people with the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in an ever-evolving economy.

"We are excited to work with the University of Louisville and UofL Health to provide students with a unique and inspiring learning experience," said Jennifer Helgeson, president of Junior Achievement of Kentuckiana.