Aboriginal school leavers in the Northern Territory will be offered supported career pathways into nursing and midwifery under a new government program.

The Aboriginal Enrolled Nurse Training program, announced by NT Health Minister Steve Edgington, is aimed at growing the Territory's Aboriginal nursing and midwifery workforce.

It will provide First Nations school leavers with funded tuition, part-time employment and mentoring to help them build careers in nursing and midwifery, the government said in a statement.

In its first year, seven students from Arnhem Land, Croker Island, Alice Springs, the Tiwi Islands, Kalkaringi and Darwin are taking part in the program.

They have begun placements at Royal Darwin Hospital, working together under a buddy system to share their learning experiences and check in on one another.

For 18-year-old Devina Parry, from the Tiwi Islands, the opportunity is about learning and giving back.

"I hope to get more experience and knowledge to become a Registered Nurse and give back to the community," she said.

"I encourage family to get into healthcare."

The 18-month initiative allows participants to complete a Diploma of Nursing through a local education provider while gaining hands-on healthcare experience two days a week.

Once completed, participants will be eligible to register as an enrolled nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, as well as undertake a graduate program at an NT Health hospital.

Mr Edgington said growing the Aboriginal nursing and midwifery workforce is vital to delivering high-quality care across the Territory.

"The Aboriginal Enrolled Nurse Training Program is a significant investment in developing local talent and supporting the next generation of Aboriginal health professionals," he said.

"This program is designed so participants can succeed as future enrolled nurses working in their own communities."

Students in the program are guided and supervised by a registered nurse, learning vital skills such as assisting patients with personal care and maintaining a safe environment.

NT Health also partners with Indigenous Allied Health Australia to provide culturally secure mentoring and wraparound support aimed at improving student retention and course completion.

For more information about the Aboriginal Enrolled Nurse Training program, visit Aboriginal Nursing and Midwifery Careers and pathways | NT Health.