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Baptist Health Medical Group Pre-Med Academy

Established in 2016, the Pre-Med Academy offers an eight-week, paid summer internship for college students exploring medical careers. Over 250 participants have gained hands-on experience through clinical rotations in physician …

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Baptist Health Paducah Career Discovery Club

Launched during the 2014–2015 school year, the Career Discovery Club introduces high school students to health care careers through hands-on demonstrations led by professionals in fields such as medicine, nursing, …

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Baptist Health Paducah Clinical Career Development Program

The Clinical Career Development Program at Baptist Health Paducah supports students in achieving their career goals while gaining valuable work experience. Open to local high school graduates of health science …

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Bluegrass Planning Consortium

For over 40 years, the Bluegrass Planning Consortium has partnered educators with employers to coordinate clinical rotations seamlessly. This collaborative approach is considered a best practice compared to the “first …

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Bridging the Gap (BTG) Medical Interpreter Course

Bridging the Gap is a 40-hour medical interpreter training course offered in partnership with the South Central Kentucky Area Health Education Center and Community Action of Southern Kentucky. The program …

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Bus to Business®

Bus to Business® is a statewide initiative designed to bridge the gap between classrooms and careers, equipping students to make informed career choices. Hospitals across the state have participated by …

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C.H.A.R.G.E. (Creating Healthcare Advancement Opportunities to Promote Rural Kentucky Undergraduate Nursing Excellence)

C.H.A.R.G.E. introduces students interested in nursing to the field through monthly virtual and in-person workshops. The program includes job shadowing opportunities and advising support to help participants explore nursing career …

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Career and Technical Education Health Science Learning Pathway for Work Based Learning (FUSION)

Christian County Public Schools (CCPS) FUSION Pathway The Christian County Public Schools (CCPS) system offers a Career and Technical Education Health Science Learning Pathway through its FUSION work-based learning program. …

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Careers in Health Advanced Summer Experience (CHASE)

The Careers in Health Advanced Summer Experience (CHASE) is a two-day summer camp designed for incoming and current high school students interested in exploring careers in health care. Hosted at …

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Central and NKY Collaborative

Launched in late 2023, the Central and Northern Kentucky TPM® Collaborative focuses on three key priorities: improving K-12 engagement, creating grant funding opportunities for training and upskilling, and addressing clinical …

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Challenger Learning Center

The Pikeville Medical Center Workforce Innovation Center provides participating middle school classes with project-based instructional materials and activities aligned with Kentucky science core content. Upon completing the curriculum, students take …

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CHARGE for Collegiate Nursing Program Students

CHARGE (Creating Healthcare Advancement and Rural Growth through Nursing Education) is an application-based program that provides academic and professional development support to students actively enrolled in a collegiate nursing program. …

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Clinical Education and Student Rotation Assistance

The South Central Area Health Education Center (AHEC) supports clinical education and student rotations by connecting students with qualified preceptors and assisting with housing options for away rotations. Website: wku.edu/scahec/studentclinicalrotations.php …

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College Rural Scholars

The College Rural Scholar Program, offered through the University of Louisville Trover Campus, supports students from rural western Kentucky counties who aspire to become physicians and return to serve similar …

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Continuing Education Courses

South Central AHEC Continuing Education The South Central Area Health Education Center (AHEC) offers a variety of continuing education opportunities for health professionals. A full schedule of events is available …

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Eastern Kentucky Collaborative

Launched in November 2023, the Eastern Kentucky Collaborative brings together HR directors, workforce development coordinators, and educators across the region to address the unique needs of eastern Kentucky. The collaboration …

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Fair Chance Academy (FCA)

The Kentucky Chamber Foundation’s Workforce Recovery Program launched the first-ever Fair Chance Academy in May 2022. The academy provides businesses with training and resources to create fair chance workplaces that …

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Future Docs

Future Docs is a pre-med preparation program hosted by Southern Kentucky Area Health Education Center (AHEC) for students attending Berea College, Centre College, Eastern Kentucky University, Union College, and the …

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Future Healthcare Professionals

Future Healthcare Professionals (FHP) is a free program hosted by the South Central Kentucky Area Health Education Center (AHEC) to introduce high school students to health care careers. Activities take …

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Future Healthcare Professionals (FHP) Program

The Future Healthcare Professionals program is a monthly career exploration initiative led by West Area Health Education Center (AHEC) in partnership with local hospitals. Designed for high school students, the …

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Future Physicians Program

Mercy Health – Lourdes Hospital’s Future Physicians Program offers undergraduate pre-medicine students a comprehensive shadowing experience. Participants shadow physicians and advanced practice clinicians, gaining over 150 hours of hands-on exposure. …

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Gaps2Gowns Nursing Pipeline Program

Hosted by North Central Area Health Education Center (AHEC), the Gaps2Gowns Nursing Pipeline Program supports high school students exploring careers in nursing. Participants complete two Health Education Systems Incorporated (HESI) …

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GenAI Summit Series

Health Careers Collaborative of Greater Louisville (HCCGL) Workforce Summit Led by the Health Careers Collaborative of Greater Louisville (HCCGL), Baptist Health Louisville, Jefferson Community and Technical College (JCTC), Thumbprint Consulting, …

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Greater Louisville Collaborative

The Greater Louisville Collaborative, hosted by the Kentucky Chamber Foundation, launched in March 2024. This group of hospital employers focuses on understanding the supply and demand of the regional health …

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Greenview Shadowing Program

Hosted by the South Central Kentucky Area Health Education Center (AHEC), the Greenview Shadowing Program offers an immersive eight-week experience for college students pursuing pre-health profession pathways. Participants rotate through …

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Health Care Careers in a Day (HCIAD)

Health Care Careers in a Day is a full-day, interactive event designed to increase student awareness of in-demand careers in the health care field. Participants rotate through hands-on stations led …

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Health Career Job Shadowing

West Area Health Education Center (AHEC) offers structured job shadowing opportunities for high school and postsecondary students seeking firsthand exposure to health care careers. Participants are matched with professionals across …

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Health Careers Pathway Partnership Program (H3P) Support Services

Offered through the Big Sandy Community Action Program, the Health Career Pathway Partnership Program (H3P) provides employment and training services for adults, laid-off workers, and dislocated workers. Supported by the …

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Health Careers Summer Camp

Hosted by North Central Area Health Education Center (AHEC) in partnership with Gateway Community and Technical College (GCTC), the Health Careers Summer Camp is a two-week annual event at GCTC’s …

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Health Occupations Today (HOT) Expo

Hosted by Southern Kentucky Area Health Education Center (AHEC), the Health Occupations Today (HOT) Expo is a one-day event designed for high school students exploring careers in health care. Each …

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Health Professions Application Support

South Central Kentucky Area Health Education Center (AHEC) offers free support services for students applying to health professional schools, including mock interviews and personal statement reviews. Students participate in one-on-one …

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Healthcare Occupation Students of America (HOSA)

HOSA is an organization dedicated to developing leadership and technical skill competencies for secondary and post-secondary students. Its mission is to enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by …

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Healthcare Pathways Partnership Program (H3P)

The Health Career Pathway Partnership Program (H3P), led by the Eastern Kentucky Concentrated Employment Program, Inc. (EKCEP), supports unemployed and underemployed individuals in pursuing nursing careers. The program helps employees …

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HealthCARE Summer Camp

HealthCARE Summer Camp is a weeklong immersive experience for high school students interested in exploring health care careers. Offered in partnership with Madisonville Community College (MCC), the camp features hands-on …

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HealthForce Kentucky

HealthForce Kentucky inspires students to pursue health care careers by providing access to advanced instruction and technology. This initiative involves nine colleges and universities and numerous school districts across 16 …

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High School Rural Scholars

The High School Rural Scholars Program allows students to observe health care services in their home counties while preparing for college entrance exams. Participants split their time between shadowing local …

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Jobs for Kentucky Graduates (JAG)

Jobs for Kentucky Graduates (JAG KY) helps students at participating high schools develop essential skills in career planning, job attainment, retention, leadership, financial literacy, and more. Students are recruited through …

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Kentucky HealthCorps

The Kentucky HealthCorps program provides funding and resources for high school students to work part-time in nonprofit hospitals and long-term care facilities. Roles include positions such as state-registered nurse aides. …

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King’s Daughters Medical Center Scholars Program

The King’s Daughters Health Foundation awards annual scholarships to area students pursuing degrees in health care. These scholarships aim to support the next generation of health care professionals by easing …

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KY VALOR

KY VALOR helps Kentucky businesses thrive by connecting them with highly skilled veterans and transitioning service members. With national recruiting reach and direct referral network, the team works to help …

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Letters from Home

The Letters from Home initiative connects pre-health care profession students to the Purchase region by fostering communication between students, regional hospitals, and the Purchase Area Health Education Center (AHEC) team. …

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Lexington Summer Youth Job Training Program

The Lexington Summer Youth Job Training Program is a six-week, paid employment initiative administered by the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government’s Partners for Youth. Designed to provide students aged 14 to …

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Livingston Hospital Patient Care Technician (PCT) Program

Livingston Hospital offers a Patient Care Technician (PCT) class as part of its commitment to training and retaining staff through internal programs. The program includes a four-day classroom and skills …

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Marshall County Hospital EMT-B Course

Marshall County Hospital partners with the Marshall County Ambulance Service to offer an EMT-B Course. The program selects six top applicants to provide hands-on skills training, instruction in medical and …

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Medical Observation Opportunity Network (M.O.O.N.) Program

The M.O.O.N. Program introduces high school students to careers as physicians and advanced practice providers. Participants observe practitioners in diverse settings, including office environments, inpatient/outpatient areas, and operating rooms. The …

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Middle School Health Career Explorers Labs

Health Career Explorers Labs provide early exposure to health care professions for middle school students through engaging, hands-on learning modules. Students choose from career tracks such as nursing, sports medicine, …

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Military Hiring Academy (MHA)

The Kentucky Chamber Foundation’s Military Hiring Academy provides businesses with tools to recruit, hire, and retain military talent, including veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses. This program bridges the …

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Murray-Calloway County Hospital Nurse Extern program

The Nurse Extern Program at Murray-Calloway County Hospital (MCCH) provides nursing students with hands-on clinical experience, professional development, and personalized mentorship as they prepare to enter the health care workforce. …

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My Healthcare Investigation Book

My Healthcare Investigation Book & Pikeville Medical Center Inspires Healthcare Project Fair The “My Healthcare Investigation Book” prepares fourth- and fifth-grade students for the Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) Inspires Healthcare …

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Next Nurse Program

Hosted by Southern Kentucky Area Health Education Center (AHEC), in partnership with Appalachian Regional Healthcare and Union Commonwealth University, the Next Nurse Program introduces high school students to careers in …

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North Central Health Career Presentations and Clubs

Offered by North Central Area Health Education Center (AHEC), Health Career Presentations are available to high schools on an as-requested basis. Each fall, Health Career Coordinators update and distribute a …

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North Central Health Career Showcase

The Annual North Central Health Career Showcase offers high school students from across North Central AHEC’s service region the opportunity to explore more than 30 health care career pathways. Held …

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North Central Health Careers Job Shadowing Program

The Health Careers Job Shadowing program provides structured job shadowing opportunities for high school and pre-med students interested in pursuing a career in health care. Participants observe professionals across various …

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Northeast CHARGE for High School Students

CHARGE (Creating Healthcare Advancement and Rural Growth through Nursing Education) is an application-based program for high school juniors and seniors interested in pursuing a nursing career. The program provides targeted …

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Northeast Kentucky AHEC

For over 30 years, the Northeast Kentucky Area Health Education Center (NE AHEC) has enhanced health care access and education in northeastern Kentucky. In partnership with St. Claire Regional Medical …

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Northeast Kentucky AHEC Kentucky Rural Health Association Student Chapter

The Northeast Kentucky Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Kentucky Rural Health Association Student Chapter focuses on advancing community health through education and engagement. The chapter is open to undergraduate students …

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Northeast Kentucky AHEC PAVE

Pathways by Northeast Kentucky Area Health Education Center Using Virtual Reality Education (PAVE) is a workforce development program that uses virtual reality technology to support hands-on health care skill training. …

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Northeast Kentucky AHEC Rural Health Scholars

The Northeast Kentucky Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Rural Health Scholars program provides educational support for high school juniors and seniors with a strong interest in pursuing a health care …

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Northeast Kentucky AHEC Scholars

The Northeast Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Scholars Program is a nationally funded initiative through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) designed to strengthen the health care workforce. The …

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Northeast Kentucky AHEC School Presentations

The Northeast Kentucky Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Health Careers team offers classroom presentations to schools across its seventeen-county service region. Presentations range from a single class period to a …

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Nurse P.A.T.H. (Preparing Aspiring Teens for Healthcare)

Nurse P.A.T.H. (Preparing Aspiring Teens for Healthcare) is a focused exploration program for high school students interested in pursuing nursing careers. Through monthly virtual and in-person sessions, participants engage with …

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Nursing Educator Institute (NEI)

Conversations with hospitals have identified a statewide need for additional clinical and nursing program faculty. In partnership with the Health Careers Collaborative of Greater Louisville (HCCGL) and the CEO Council …

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Path2Med

Path2Med is a program designed for undergrad pre-med students to understand the medical school admissions process better. Pre-med students are paired with a medical student mentor to help prepare them …

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Pathway Pioneers

In partnership with the Kentucky Hospital Association, the Kentucky Chamber Foundation’s TPM® project team hosted two virtual Pathway Pioneer events for high school students statewide. One event highlighted nursing career …

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Pharmacy Technician Pipeline Program

Offered by North Central Area Health Education Center (AHEC), the Pharmacy Technician Pipeline Program is a self-paced opportunity for high school students interested in pursuing certification as pharmacy technicians. The …

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Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) Medical Academy

The Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) Medical Academy offers eighth and ninth grade students the opportunity to shadow medical professionals on the Pikeville campus. In its first year, the program hosted …

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Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) Project HEART (Healthcare Employment Around Regional Training)

The Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) Project HEART (Healthcare Employment Around Regional Training) initiative addresses eastern Kentucky’s nursing shortage by providing financial and educational support for health care careers. With millions …

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Prematriculation Program

The University of Louisville Trover Campus Prematriculation Program prepares incoming medical students for their first year through a three-week summer experience. The program introduces students to academic, clinical, and community …

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Pulse of Surgery

Pulse of Surgery is an interactive health care career exploration program that allows students to observe a live open-heart surgery streamed from a hospital operating room while engaging with the …

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Purchase AHEC Community Action Poverty Simulation

The Community Action Poverty Simulation, hosted by the Purchase Area Health Education Center (AHEC), provides participants with an immersive experience to better understand poverty. Participants simulate living one month in …

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Purchase AHEC Rural Scholars

The Rural Scholars Program, sponsored by the Purchase Area Health Education Center (AHEC), is a four-week summer program designed to introduce rural students to health and medical professions. Scholars gain …

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Purchase Area Health Education Center (AHEC)

The Purchase Area Health Education Center (AHEC) offers student support services to better prepare undergraduate students for health care careers. Services include job shadowing assistance, non-academic advising, personal statement reviews, …

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South Central AHEC Connect

AHEC Connect is a free, three-month virtual mentorship program hosted by South Central Kentucky Area Health Education Center (AHEC). The program pairs undergraduate pre-health professions students with current professional school …

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South Central Collaborative

The South Central TPM® Collaborative, hosted by the Kentucky Chamber Foundation, brings together hospitals from the Barren River, Lake Cumberland, and Lincoln Trail Area Development Districts to address workforce needs …

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South Central Health Career Explorers

Health Career Explorers is a program for high school students hosted by local hospitals in partnership with the South Central Area Health Education Center (AHEC). Students visit hospital departments, interact …

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South Central Kentucky (SCK) Launch

South Central Kentucky (SCK) Launch is an annual event hosted by the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce that introduces eighth graders in Warren and surrounding counties to local career …

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South Central KY AHEC – Health Profession Test Prep Program

Hosted by South Central Kentucky Area Health Education Center (AHEC), the Test Prep Advantage Program supports students preparing to apply to medical, optometry, or dental school. Participants receive comprehensive test …

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South Central KY AHEC Rural Health Scholars

Rural Health Scholars is a four-week summer program for college students in pre-health tracks who are interested in serving rural populations. Held annually in June, the program immerses participants in …

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South Central KY AHEC-Community Action Poverty Simulation

Led by South Central Kentucky Area Health Education Center (AHEC), the Community Action Poverty Simulation is a 2–2.5-hour interactive experience designed to build awareness and empathy around the realities of …

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South Central Letters from Home

The Letters from Home initiative connects pre-health care profession students to the South Central region by fostering communication between students, regional hospitals, and the South Central Kentucky Area Health Education …

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Southeast Kentucky AHEC

The Southeast Kentucky Area Health Education Center (SE AHEC) works to enhance access to quality health care by increasing the supply and distribution of health care professionals through community and …

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Southern AHEC Connect

Southern AHEC Connect is a free, four-month virtual mentorship program hosted by Southern Kentucky Area Health Education Center (AHEC). Designed for undergraduate students interested in medicine, physician assistant studies, or …

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Southern Classroom Health Career Presentations

Southern Kentucky Area Health Education Center (AHEC) offers interactive health career presentations for middle and high school classrooms across the region. Presentations are tailored to teacher requests and designed to …

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Southern Future Health Professions Program

In partnership with Somerset Community and Technical College, Southern Kentucky Area Health Education Center (AHEC) offers the Future Health Professions Program, a career exploration club for high school students. The …

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Southern Health Career Camp

Hosted by Southern Kentucky Area Health Education Center (AHEC), the Health Career Camp is a two-day event for high school students, from incoming freshmen to seniors, across the SoAHEC service …

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Southern HOSA Regional Competition Support

Southern Kentucky Area Health Education Center (AHEC) provides ongoing support to high school students and school systems participating in regional Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) competitions. AHEC offers guidance …

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St. Claire Academic-Practice Scholarship Program

The St. Claire Academic-Practice Scholarship Program provides $150,000 in scholarships to Maysville Community and Technical College (MCTC) students. This partnership between St. Claire Healthcare and MCTC removes financial barriers to …

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St. Elizabeth Healthcare Exploration Program

This competitive program, hosted by North Central Area Health Education Center (AHEC) in partnership with St. Elizabeth Healthcare, is open to high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors. Students meet one …

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State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) Course

The South Central Kentucky Area Health Education Center offers a State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) course each summer to provide early clinical exposure for students entering or currently enrolled in …

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STEPS (Successfully Training and Educating Pre-Medical Students)/Future Doc

STEPS (Successfully Training and Educating Pre-Medical Students)/Future Doc is a comprehensive pre-medical support program for students preparing to apply to medical school. Participants receive Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT) preparation …

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Student Rural Health Association (SRHA)-Western Kentucky University

Supported by the South Central Kentucky Area Health Education Center (AHEC), the Student Rural Health Association (SRHA) is open to all post-secondary students interested in rural health careers. SRHA promotes …

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Successfully Training and Educating Pre-Medical Students (STEPS)

Successfully Training and Educating Pre-Medical Students (STEPS) is designed for college juniors in the Northeast Kentucky Area Health Education Center (AHEC) region who plan to attend medical school. The program …

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Summer Health Internship Program (SHIP)

The Summer Health Internship Program (SHIP) provides undergraduate health professions students with paid, six-week internships at local health-focused organizations. The program aims to increase the likelihood that participants will pursue …

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The Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Scholars Program

The AHEC Scholars Program is a national initiative for students pursuing degrees or certificates in nursing or other health care-related fields. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and includes 40 hours …

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University of Kentucky Healthcare Enterprise Student Nurse Academic Practicum (SNAP)

The Student Nurse Academic Practicum (SNAP) at the University of Kentucky HealthCare provides nursing students with a paid clinical externship. Participants work under the supervision of a registered nurse preceptor, …

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University of Pikeville (UPIKE) and Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) Rural Health Nursing Fellowship

The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) and Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) Rural Health Nursing Fellowship allows students to earn an associate degree in nursing from UPIKE with the potential to graduate …

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UofL Health’s Pathways to Nursing

UofL Health supports nursing students through three distinct pathways. The Career Mobility Program offers flexible scheduling and tuition assistance for Patient Care Assistants (PCAs) transitioning to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) …

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Warren County Career Shadowing

Warren County Career Shadowing, part of South Central Kentucky Launch (SCK Launch), provides small groups of high school students with the opportunity to observe professionals in the workplace. Students experience …

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West Health Career Presentations

West Area Health Education Center (AHEC) offers monthly Health Career Presentations in high school classrooms to introduce students to a wide range of health care professions. Presentations are tailored for …

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Western Kentucky Collaborative

The Western Kentucky Collaborative, hosted by the Kentucky Chamber Foundation, brings together HR directors from across the region to address workforce needs. The collaborative has focused on K-12 outreach, upskilling …

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Western Kentucky University CPR Training Center

The Western Kentucky University (WKU) CPR Training Center provides high-quality CPR and first aid training for WKU students, faculty and staff, and community members across the region. Operating in affiliation …

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When I Grow Up

When I Grow Up: PMC Workforce Development Program The Pikeville Medical Center Workforce Development team engages elementary school students in health care career exploration through the “When I Grow Up” …

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