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flag Essentia Health in Brainerd graduated Alexis Pardun, the first in a new paid surgical tech apprenticeship program aimed at addressing rural health care shortages.

flag Essentia Health in Brainerd marked the graduation of Alexis Pardun, the first participant in a new 12-month, paid apprenticeship program for surgical technologists, designed to combat rural health care worker shortages. flag The U.S. Department of Labor- and Minnesota-registered program combines classroom instruction, hands-on training, and mentorship, with Essentia covering all educational costs. flag Pardun, a Brainerd native with prior experience in veterinary care and sterile processing, said the financial support allowed her to pursue her career without student loan debt and buy a home. flag Essentia leaders praised the program as a key step in building a skilled, local health care workforce. flag Surgical technologists are vital in preparing operating rooms and assisting during procedures. flag The initiative reflects broader efforts to expand accessible, on-the-job training pathways in health care.

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