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.
HutchCAN participants touring an active construction site for a new lab at Fred Hutch with the Facilities & Engineering team
HutchCAN participants touring the Cell Processing Facility in the Therapeutic Products Program at Fred Hutch
HutchCAN participants reflecting on career questions after a tour
HutchCAN participants touring an active construction site for a new lab at Fred Hutch with the Facilities & Engineering team
HutchCAN participants touring the Cell Processing Facility in the Therapeutic Products Program at Fred Hutch
HutchCAN participants reflecting on career questions after a tour
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, public health scientist, pharmacist, dietitian, psychologist, genetic counselor, and oncologist.
How to Apply
Applications for 2026 are currently open and are due January 23rd, 2026. The recommender forms are due January 30, 2026. We encourage applicants to apply before the due date.
To view a pdf preview of the application, click here. Note: please use the button below to apply.
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