Improve Your Tomorrow & Sutter Health Launch the C.A.R.E. Path Program

About the Partnership

Building a Healthcare Workforce That Reflects California

California faces a critical healthcare workforce shortage, with communities of color disproportionately underrepresented in the field. The C.A.R.E. Path — Career Access, Readiness, and Exposure Pathway — is a $2.19 million, multi-year partnership between Improve Your Tomorrow and Sutter Health creating a dedicated pipeline for young men of color to pursue careers in healthcare.

The initiative will serve more than 2,000 youth annually through IYT's 15,000-square-foot College Success Center in Del Paso Heights, reaching students from sixth grade through college across Sacramento, the Central Valley, and surrounding counties. The C.A.R.E. Path addresses this gap head-on through dedicated career navigation staff, paid internships, a new Sutter Scholarship Fund, construction of a purpose-built workforce development wing for hands-on training, and immersive field trips to hospitals, clinics, and biotech labs. Students will be prepared for roles across clinical, administrative, and mental health fields.

“Expanding access to exceptional care starts with investing in people. As a not-for-profit health system, we’re committed to creating pathways into health care careers. The C.A.R.E. Path gives young men the mentorship, exposure and real-world experience to build meaningful careers — strengthening our workforce and the health of the communities we serve."

- WARNER THOMAS  | President and CEO of Sutter Health

Improve Your Tomorrow's leadership team stand outside the College Success Center–currently under construction.

The C.A.R.E. Path Launch Event

Tuesday, April 7th from 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM

 IYT College Success Center (1901 Royal. Oaks Dr. Sacramento CA 95815)

On April 7, IYT youth from Sacramento, Stockton, and Modesto will join Sutter Health volunteers and state and city leaders at IYT's College Success Center for a press conference and community convening marking the official announcement of the C.A.R.E. Path partnership.

The day features a public partnership announcement, a large-scale health kit build for 750 families, a healthcare career panel, and hands-on career workshops led by Sutter Health professionals. Every element is designed to put young men at the center — as leaders, as voices, and as the future of healthcare in their communities.

Featured Speakers & Notable Attendees

Josh Fryday, Go-Serve Director and California Chief Service Officer

Kevin McCarty, Sacramento mayor

Rachael McKinney, president, Sutter Health’s Greater Sacramento Division

Gino Patrizio, president, Sutter Health’s Greater Central Valley Division

Michael Lynch, co-founder and CEO of Improve Your Tomorrow

Launch Event Schedule

Time	Segment	Details
1:00 PM	Press Conference	Public partnership announcement with Sutter Health Division Presidents, IYT leadership, and invited state and city leaders
1:30 PM	Health Kit Service Activity	IYT youth and Sutter Health volunteers assemble health kits for 750 families across Sacramento and Central Valley communities
2:30 PM	Healthcare Career Panel	Sutter Health staff and leaders of various experience levels share their career journeys, challenges they overcame, and advice for young people in a moderated conversation with IYT youth
3:00 PM	Career Exploration Workshops	Small-group breakout sessions for IYT Brothers led by Sutter Health professionals

For Media

Press & Media Inquiries

Members of the press are invited to attend the launch event and press conference on April 7th. To schedule interviews or obtain additional materials, please contact:

Noah Rosenberg, Director of Communications & External Affairs, Improve Your Tomorrow

C: 862.763.1749  |  O: 916.299.3432

“We aren’t just opening doors — we’re building a highway. By partnering with Sutter Health, we’re ensuring our young men get the tools, the network, and the hands-on experience to become leaders in this industry.”

- MICHAEL LYNCH  | CO-FOUNDER & CEO, IMPROVE YOUR TOMORROW

Key Facts

C.A.R.E Path Launch Event

The C.A.R.E. Path

Career Access, Readiness, and Exposure Pathway — a $2.19 million, multi-year investment creating a healthcare career pipeline for young men of color, from sixth grade through college.

C.A.R.E. Path Reach

IYT is a national organization that currently serves more than 4,000 young men in California. Last year, its evidence-based model produced a 100% graduation rate for high school members, and 86% went on to pursue college or career pathways — outcomes the C.A.R.E. Path will build on.

Workforce Crisis

California faces a critical healthcare workforce shortage, with communities of color disproportionately underrepresented across the industry. The C.A.R.E. Path is designed to close that gap.

Community Impact

750 health resource kits will be assembled on-site and distributed by youth to families at their own schools across Sacramento and Central Valley communities.

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