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Why

HOSA?

Opportunities

Serve as local, state, and international officers

Apply for over $50,000 in scholarships awarded by the Penn HOSA Foundation and for additional scholarships offered through HOSA-Future Health Professionals

Receive recognition for volunteering, promoting HOSA-Future Health Professionals during HOSA Week, developing a Chapter Newsletter, donating time and/or money to the National Service Project

Travel to state and international conferences

Participate and/or compete in state and international leadership conferences

Celebrate competitive events program accomplishments

 

Skill Development

Develop effective leadership qualities and skills by developing character and promoting responsible citizenship

Build self-confidence, motivation and enthusiasm

Strengthen their academic and technical skills

Create friendships and social networks

Participate in community service activities

Set realistic career and educational goals

Expand communication and teamwork skills

Develop workplace readiness skills

Understand current healthcare issues

Career Readiness

Learn, grow and become better individuals

Build their resume and professional portfolio

Collaborate with health professionals and future employers

Share their enthusiasm about the health field with their communities

Seek internships in the Office of the Surgeon General and others

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