Youth Learning Center

 
Welcome to the University of Nebraska Medical Center Youth Learning Center. The Youth Learning Center runs several health career exploration programs for elementary to high school students in Nebraska. Click on the links to the left to learn more about each program and download pictures from every monthly session!

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Our Impact 

News:

The UNMC Community Academy and some of its student advisory group members were recently recognized as Points of Light Award recipients by Gov. Dave Heineman. The Points of Light Award honors those who have made a commitment to connect Americans through service to help meet critical needs in their communities.

UNMC Community Academy Celebrates its 10 year Anniversary!

21 Nebraska students participate in career workshop at UNMC
Holdrege students 'compound' their interest in health care
I Love UNMC -- The Envelope Please ...
Prizes awarded in 'I Love UNMC' contest
UNMC's Youth Learning Center moves
18 Nebraska students participate in career workshop at UNMC
High school honor students explore health science careers

Community Academy students honored with volunteer award

Our programs:

  • High School
    • UNMC Community Academy Fall/Winter
    • UNMC Community Academy Summer Sessions 1,2, and 3
    • UNMC Community Academy Student Advisory Group
    • UNMC Community Academy National Youth Service Day
    • UNMC Community Academy Monthly Volunteer Project
    • UNMC Community Academy College Night
    • South High Health Careers Exploration Program (OPS)
    • Holdrege Summer Honors Program
    • Summer Health Profession Career Workshop
  • Middle School
    • Bellevue Middle Schools
    • Gretna Middle Schools
    • Jesuit Middle Schools - 4th and 5th graders
    • Papillion/LaVista Middle Schools
    • Elkhorn Middle Schools
    • Blair Community Schools
  • Community Based Programs
    • Nothing But Net
    • Career Connection Science Academy (Girl's Inc.)
    • Compassion in Action Youth Tutoring and Mentoring Sessions
    • Girl Scouts - Great Plains Council

Contact us with comments and suggestions.
Email Lisa Jewell, UNMC Youth Learning Center