HutchCAN: Hutch Career Awareness Network

Did you know there are many different careers that will let you be a part of Fred Hutch Cancer Center’s mission? Our HutchCAN program gives high school students a chance to learn about the many types of jobs at a major nonprofit cancer center.

HutchCAN is part of Hutch Advance, a larger program that works to help students learn about the wide range of careers at Fred Hutch.
 

Program Description

The Hutch Career Awareness Network (HutchCAN) is designed for 10-12th grade high school students.

The goal of the program is to give participants an overview of the wide range of careers at Fred Hutch and how each role is part of Fred Hutch’s mission to cure and prevent cancer and infectious disease.

Over eight weeks during the spring, students meet at Fred Hutch for weekly three-hour sessions. Students tour areas of Fred Hutch and talk to professionals from different career paths who play an important role in the work of the organization.

Careers may include: nursing, clinical lab scientist, radiation technician, dietitian, clinical research coordinator, genetic counselor, and oncologist.

Eligibility Requirements

 

10-12th grade students are eligible for the program.

2027 Program Dates

Application Opens: November 2nd 2026

Application Closes: December 30th 2026

Recommender form due: January 11th 2027

Program Start: March 3rd 2027

Program End: April 28th 2027

 

Program Structure

All program sessions will be held in person at Fred Hutch Cancer Center, 1100 Fairview Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98109.
Sessions will be held every Wednesday from 3:30–6:30 p.m. for eight weeks.

How to Apply

The application for the 2027 program will be available on November 2nd 2026.

Click HERE to preview the 2027 application form.

 

 

Click HERE to apply

AI Policy

We strongly discourage the use of AI tools to write your responses. AI-generated answers sound remarkably similar to those of other applicants using the same tools, which prevents you from standing out. Sharing your thoughts in your own authentic voice gives you the best chance to make a lasting impression during the review process. Generative AI should not be used to write your responses on this application.

 If you need to use AI tools as part of a reasonable accommodation for a disability, or require other disability accommodations to complete this application, please email hutchadvance@fredhutch.org before you submit it so we can discuss your options

Participant Award

Participants will receive a $250 award when they complete the program.

Contact Us

Mary Grace Katusiime

Mary Grace Katusiime, PhD

Career Exploration and Workforce Development Program Manager, Office of Education, Training & Development
Jeanne Chowning

Jeanne Chowning, PhD

Associate Vice President, Science Education; Office of Education, Training & Development