Workforce Project Asset List
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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 … | Post-secondary | Purchase | post-secondary workforce-asset | purchase | |
| 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, … | High School | Purchase | high-school workforce-asset | purchase | |
| 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 … | Post-secondary | Purchase | post-secondary workforce-asset | purchase | |
| 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 … | Post-secondary | Bluegrass | post-secondary workforce-asset | bluegrass | |
| 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 … | Upskilling | Barren River, Lake Cumberland, Lincoln Trail | upskilling workforce-asset | barren-river lake-cumberland lincoln-trail | |
| 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 … | High School | Statewide | high-school workforce-asset | statewide | |
| 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 … | High School | Purchase | high-school workforce-asset | purchase | |
| 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. … | High School | Pennyrile | high-school workforce-asset | pennyrile | |
| 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 … | High School | Bluegrass, Buffalo Trace, Gateway | high-school workforce-asset | bluegrass buffalo-trace gateway | |
| 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 … | High School | Northern Kentucky | high-school workforce-asset | northern-kentucky | |
| 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 … | K-8 | Big Sandy | k-8 workforce-asset | big-sandy | |
| 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. … | Post-secondary | Bluegrass, Buffalo Trace, Gateway | post-secondary workforce-asset | bluegrass buffalo-trace gateway | |
| 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 … | Post-secondary | Barren River | post-secondary workforce-asset | barren-river | |
| 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 … | Post-secondary | Pennyrile | post-secondary workforce-asset | pennyrile | |
| 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 … | Upskilling | Barren River | upskilling workforce-asset | barren-river | |
| 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 … | Upskilling | Big Sandy | upskilling workforce-asset | big-sandy | |
| 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 … | Upskilling | Statewide | upskilling workforce-asset | statewide | |
| 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 … | Post-secondary | Bluegrass, Lake Cumberland | post-secondary workforce-asset | bluegrass lake-cumberland | |
| 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 … | High School | Barren River | high-school workforce-asset | barren-river | |
| 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 … | High School | Green River, Pennyrile | high-school workforce-asset | green-river pennyrile | |
| 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. … | Post-secondary | Purchase | post-secondary workforce-asset | purchase | |
| 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) … | High School | Bluegrass, Northern Kentucky | high-school workforce-asset | bluegrass northern-kentucky | |
| 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, … | Post-secondary | Kentuckiana Works | post-secondary workforce-asset | kentuckiana-works | |
| 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 … | Post-secondary | Kentuckiana Works | post-secondary workforce-asset | kentuckiana-works | |
| 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 … | Post-secondary | Barren River, Lake Cumberland, Lincoln Trail | post-secondary workforce-asset | barren-river lake-cumberland lincoln-trail | |
| 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 … | High School | Bluegrass, Northern Kentucky | high-school workforce-asset | bluegrass northern-kentucky | |
| 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 … | High School, Post-secondary | Green River, Pennyrile | high-school post-secondary workforce-asset | green-river pennyrile | |
| 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 … | Upskilling | Big Sandy | upskilling workforce-asset | big-sandy | |
| 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 … | High School | Bluegrass, Northern Kentucky | high-school workforce-asset | bluegrass northern-kentucky | |
| 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 … | High School | Bluegrass, Lake Cumberland | high-school workforce-asset | bluegrass lake-cumberland | |
| 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 … | Post-secondary | Barren River, Lake Cumberland, Lincoln Trail | post-secondary workforce-asset | barren-river lake-cumberland lincoln-trail | |
| 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 … | High School | Statewide | high-school workforce-asset | statewide | |
| 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 … | Upskilling | Big Sandy | upskilling workforce-asset | big-sandy | |
| 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 … | High School | Green River, Pennyrile | high-school workforce-asset | green-river pennyrile | |
| 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 … | Post-secondary | Green River | post-secondary workforce-asset | green-river | |
| 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 … | High School | Pennyrile | high-school workforce-asset | pennyrile | |
| 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 … | High School | Statewide | high-school workforce-asset | statewide | |
| 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. … | High School | Statewide | high-school workforce-asset | statewide | |
| 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 … | High School | FIVCO | high-school workforce-asset | fivco | |
| 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 … | Military | Statewide | military workforce-asset | statewide | |
| 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. … | Post-secondary | Purchase | post-secondary workforce-asset | purchase | |
| 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 … | High School | Bluegrass | high-school workforce-asset | bluegrass | |
| 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 … | High School | Purchase | high-school workforce-asset | purchase | |
| 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 … | Post-secondary | Purchase | post-secondary workforce-asset | purchase | |
| 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 … | High School | Northern Kentucky | high-school workforce-asset | northern-kentucky | |
| 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, … | K-8 | Green River, Pennyrile | k-8 workforce-asset | green-river pennyrile | |
| 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 … | Upskilling | Statewide | upskilling workforce-asset | statewide | |
| 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. … | Post-secondary | Purchase | post-secondary workforce-asset | purchase | |
| 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 … | K-8 | Big Sandy | k-8 workforce-asset | big-sandy | |
| 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 … | High School | Bluegrass, Lake Cumberland | high-school workforce-asset | bluegrass lake-cumberland | |
| 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 … | High School | Bluegrass, Northern Kentucky | high-school workforce-asset | bluegrass northern-kentucky | |
| 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 … | High School | Bluegrass, Northern Kentucky | high-school workforce-asset | bluegrass northern-kentucky | |
| 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 … | High School, Post-secondary | Bluegrass, Northern Kentucky | high-school post-secondary workforce-asset | bluegrass northern-kentucky | |
| 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 … | High School | Bluegrass, Buffalo Trace, Gateway | high-school workforce-asset | bluegrass buffalo-trace gateway | |
| 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 … | High School | Gateway | high-school workforce-asset | gateway | |
| 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 … | Post-secondary | Bluegrass, Buffalo Trace, Gateway | post-secondary workforce-asset | bluegrass buffalo-trace gateway | |
| 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. … | High School, K-8 | Bluegrass, Buffalo Trace, Gateway | high-school k-8 workforce-asset | bluegrass buffalo-trace gateway | |
| 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 … | High School | Bluegrass, Buffalo Trace, Gateway | high-school workforce-asset | bluegrass buffalo-trace gateway | |
| 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 … | Post-secondary | Bluegrass, Buffalo Trace, Gateway | post-secondary workforce-asset | bluegrass buffalo-trace gateway | |
| 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 … | High School, K-8 | Bluegrass, Buffalo Trace, Gateway | high-school k-8 workforce-asset | bluegrass buffalo-trace gateway | |
| 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 … | High School | Green River, Pennyrile | high-school workforce-asset | green-river pennyrile | |
| 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 … | Post-secondary | Kentuckiana Works | post-secondary workforce-asset | kentuckiana-works | |
| 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 … | Post-secondary | Bluegrass, Lake Cumberland | post-secondary workforce-asset | bluegrass lake-cumberland | |
| 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 … | High School | Statewide | high-school workforce-asset | statewide | |
| 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 … | High School | Bluegrass, Northern Kentucky | high-school workforce-asset | bluegrass northern-kentucky | |
| 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 … | K-8 | Big Sandy | k-8 workforce-asset | big-sandy | |
| 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 … | Post-secondary | Big Sandy | post-secondary workforce-asset | big-sandy | |
| 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 … | Post-secondary | Pennyrile | post-secondary workforce-asset | pennyrile | |
| 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 … | High School, K-8 | Statewide | high-school k-8 workforce-asset | statewide | |
| 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 … | Post-secondary | Purchase | post-secondary workforce-asset | purchase | |
| 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 … | Post-secondary | Purchase | post-secondary workforce-asset | purchase | |
| 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, … | Post-secondary | Purchase | post-secondary workforce-asset | purchase | |
| 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 … | Post-secondary | Barren River, Lake Cumberland, Lincoln Trail | post-secondary workforce-asset | barren-river lake-cumberland lincoln-trail | |
| 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 … | Upskilling | Barren River | upskilling workforce-asset | barren-river | |
| 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 … | High School | Lincoln Trail | high-school workforce-asset | lincoln-trail | |
| 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 … | K-8 | Barren River | k-8 workforce-asset | barren-river | |
| 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 … | Post-secondary | Barren River, Lake Cumberland, Lincoln Trail | post-secondary workforce-asset | barren-river lake-cumberland lincoln-trail | |
| 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 … | Post-secondary | Barren River, Lake Cumberland, Lincoln Trail | post-secondary workforce-asset | barren-river lake-cumberland lincoln-trail | |
| 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 … | Post-secondary | Barren River, Lake Cumberland, Lincoln Trail | post-secondary workforce-asset | barren-river lake-cumberland lincoln-trail | |
| 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 … | Post-secondary | Barren River, Lake Cumberland, Lincoln Trail | post-secondary workforce-asset | barren-river lake-cumberland lincoln-trail | |
| 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 … | High School | Big Sandy | high-school workforce-asset | big-sandy | |
| 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 … | Post-secondary | Bluegrass, Lake Cumberland | post-secondary workforce-asset | bluegrass lake-cumberland | |
| 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 … | High School, K-8 | Bluegrass, Lake Cumberland | high-school k-8 workforce-asset | bluegrass lake-cumberland | |
| 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 … | High School | Bluegrass, Lake Cumberland | high-school workforce-asset | bluegrass lake-cumberland | |
| 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 … | High School | Bluegrass, Lake Cumberland | high-school workforce-asset | bluegrass lake-cumberland | |
| 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 … | High School | Bluegrass, Lake Cumberland | high-school workforce-asset | bluegrass lake-cumberland | |
| 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 … | High School | Gateway | high-school workforce-asset | gateway | |
| 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 … | High School | Bluegrass, Northern Kentucky | high-school workforce-asset | bluegrass northern-kentucky | |
| 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 … | Post-secondary | Barren River, Lake Cumberland, Lincoln Trail | post-secondary workforce-asset | barren-river lake-cumberland lincoln-trail | |
| 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 … | Post-secondary | Green River, Pennyrile | post-secondary workforce-asset | green-river pennyrile | |
| 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 … | Post-secondary | Barren River, Lake Cumberland, Lincoln Trail | post-secondary workforce-asset | barren-river lake-cumberland lincoln-trail | |
| 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 … | Post-secondary | Bluegrass, Buffalo Trace, Gateway | post-secondary workforce-asset | bluegrass buffalo-trace gateway | |
| 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 … | Post-secondary | Bluegrass, Buffalo Trace, Gateway | post-secondary workforce-asset | bluegrass buffalo-trace gateway | |
| 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 … | Post-secondary | Statewide | post-secondary workforce-asset | statewide | |
| 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, … | Post-secondary | Bluegrass | post-secondary workforce-asset | bluegrass | |
| 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 … | Post-secondary | Big Sandy | post-secondary workforce-asset | big-sandy | |
| 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) … | Post-secondary | Kentuckiana Works | post-secondary workforce-asset | kentuckiana-works | |
| 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 … | High School | Barren River | high-school workforce-asset | barren-river | |
| 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 … | High School, K-8 | Green River, Pennyrile | high-school k-8 workforce-asset | green-river pennyrile | |
| 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 … | Upskilling | Pennyrile | upskilling workforce-asset | pennyrile | |
| 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 … | Post-secondary | Barren River, Lake Cumberland, Lincoln Trail | post-secondary workforce-asset | barren-river lake-cumberland lincoln-trail | |
| 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” … | K-8 | Big Sandy | k-8 workforce-asset | big-sandy |