Explore Your Future In Health Care (Career Expo)


An immersive journey to discover career pathway opportunities.

Event Details

The Kansas City Metropolitan Healthcare Council (KCMHC) and Real World Learning are hosting a hands-on, interactive career exploration event to raise awareness around the variety of career opportunities available in health care, what the requirements are, courses students should take while in middle/high school, career paths, and what they can expect to make as health care professionals.

September 23, 2026
9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Hy-Vee Arena
1800 Genessee St.
Kansas City, MO 64102

For Educators

The event will allow students to explore the opportunities in the health care industry and build connections with employers, post-secondary educators and intermediaries. Students should leave with next steps on their pathway, including career goals or further exploration.

This event is for middle and high school students (Grade 6–12).

Register for this event today!

About This Event

Real World Learning and the Kansas City Metropolitan Healthcare Council invite you to participate in an interactive experience to showcase the variety of careers available in health care. Help guide middle and high school students through their exploration of careers in health care while providing next steps on their pathway.

Exhibitor Spaces

We have two types of exhibitor spaces available:

1. Hands-on Activities

Plan an interactive activity that takes less than 5 minutes to complete so students can continue exploring. Think BIG! We have the space you need. Also think about careers that aren’t always highlighted — one student I spoke to was inspired by HVAC last year, so any ideas are good ones! If you have questions, please let Molly know and she will get you answers.

👉 Register for Hands-on Activities

2. Next Steps

This space is for conversations with students on how to reach their dreams and achieve their goals in health care. Services may include:

  • Academic Pathway Planning
  • Scholarship/Funding Guidance
  • Internship/Employment Opportunities
  • Post-Secondary Program Information
  • Certification Requirements
  • Training Program Information

Think recruiters, sponsorship programs, community intermediaries, post-secondary educators, etc.

👉 Register for Next Steps

Questions?

Email: [email protected]

About This Event

Real World Learning and the Kansas City Metropolitan Healthcare Council invite community intermediaries to participate in an interactive experience showcasing the variety of careers available in health care. Your role is to help guide middle and high school students through their exploration of careers while providing next steps on their pathway.

Exhibitor Spaces

Two exhibitor options are available:

1. Hands-on Activities

Plan an interactive activity that takes less than 5 minutes to complete so students can continue exploring. Think BIG! We have the space you need. Highlight careers that aren’t always in the spotlight — last year a student was inspired by HVAC, so any creative ideas are welcome. Molly can help answer questions if needed.

👉 Register for Hands-on Activities

2. Next Steps

This space is for conversations with students about how to reach their dreams and achieve their goals in health care. Services may include:

  • Academic Pathway Planning
  • Scholarship/Funding Guidance
  • Internship/Employment Opportunities
  • Post-Secondary Program Information
  • Certification Requirements
  • Training Program Information

Think sponsorship programs, community intermediaries, post-secondary educators, and other support networks.

👉 Register for Next Steps

Questions?

Email: [email protected]

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