Ep. 29 Entry-Level Wins: What Sevita Looks for in the Next Generation of Healthcare Workers with Shannon Roche

Guest: Shannon Roche, University Recruiter and Internship Program Coordinator at Sevita What does it really take to break into entry-level healthcare and human services? In this episode, Shannon Roche joins Deb to pull back the curtain on recruiting for the industry’s largest provider—and to share fresh insights for Gen Z job seekers. Wondering if your camp counselor experience or volunteer hours qualify for meaningful work with kids? You’ll discover: Why “entry level” doesn’t always mean “no experience”—and what counts as valuable experienceThe real story behind high-demand roles like behavioral health technicians, PTAs, OTAs, and SLPAsWhat makes Sevita’s internship program so much more than field placement (hint: think career development power-ups!) Whether you’re aiming for your first healthcare role or eyeing a pathway to licensure, this is an episode worth queuing up. Get a behind-the-scenes look at the role of purpose-driven work—and leave with actionable ideas for your job search. Shannon Roche: www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-roche-cps Sevita jobs: https://jobs.sevitahealth.com/us/en  Sevita University jobs: https://jobs.sevitahealth.com/us/en/c/university-jobs. Hired, Not Fired is brought to you by TheRealMe.io The soft skills-first hiring solution that takes early career applicants from candidate to rockstar employee