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Internships & Job Shadowing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Below are links to different learning opportunities in health, life sciences, and biotechnology. Click on the links to visit the organization\u2019s page and learn more about their programs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Interested in an internship or job shadowing experience? Use the common application linked below to let us know! This application is shared with the Blue Ridge Partnership for Health Science Careers, and we\u2019ll do our best to connect you with organizations that have available opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Internship & Job Shadowing Application<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Available Opportunities:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Camp Carilion Clinic<\/strong><\/em>
Carilion Clinic, Radford University, Radford University School of Nursing and Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine are offering Camp Carilion Clinic for rising 10th, 11th and 12th graders who may be interested in a future career in healthcare. Throughout the four-day camp, students will have an opportunity to learn life-saving skills and information through hands-on exercises and interactive demonstrations.

Eligibility: Rising 10th, 11th and 12th grade students<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

June 16 – June 19

Download application <\/a>
For more information or to submit an application, please contact Lynn Cowart at Lmfreeman@carilionclinic.org or Karri Proctor at Krproctor@carilionclinic.org. Applications must be received by Friday, April 3, 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Summ<\/strong><\/em>er Explorations in Biotech<\/em><\/strong>
Eligibility: Students entering grades 6\u20138 in fall 2026<\/strong>

July 6 – 10, 2026
9 AM – 3:30 PM
Location: Virginia Western campus, 3094 Colonial Avenue, Roanoke, VA<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more here:
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