Workforce Project Asset List
| Title | Summary | Categories | Tags | Link | hf:doc_categories | hf:doc_tags |
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| Baptist Health Medical Group Pre-Med Academy | 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 … | Post-secondary | Purchase | post-secondary workforce-asset | purchase | |
| Baptist Health Paducah Career Discovery Club | 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 … | High School | Purchase | high-school workforce-asset | purchase | |
| Baptist Health Paducah Clinical Career Development Program | 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 … | Post-secondary | Purchase | post-secondary workforce-asset | purchase | |
| Bluegrass Planning Consortium | 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 … | Post-secondary | Bluegrass | post-secondary workforce-asset | bluegrass | |
| Bridging the Gap (BTG) Medical Interpreter Course | Bridging the Gap (BTG) Bridging the Gap (BTG) is a 40-hour course offered in partnership with the South Central Kentucky Area Health Education Center (AHEC) and Community Action of Southern … | Upskilling | Barren River | upskilling workforce-asset | barren-river | |
| Bus to Business® | 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 … | High School | Statewide | high-school workforce-asset | statewide | |
| C.H.A.R.G.E. (Creating Healthcare Advancement opportunities to promote Rural Kentucky under-Graduate nursing excellence) | 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 … | 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 | |
| Central and NKY Collaborative | Central and Northern Kentucky TPM® 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 … | High School | Northern Kentucky | high-school workforce-asset | northern-kentucky | |
| Challenger Learning Center | 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 … | K-8 | Big Sandy | k-8 workforce-asset | big-sandy | |
| Clinical Education and Student Rotation Assistance | 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 … | Post-secondary | Barren River | post-secondary workforce-asset | barren-river | |
| College Rural Scholars | College Rural Scholar Program 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 … | 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 | 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 … | Upskilling | Big Sandy | upskilling workforce-asset | big-sandy | |
| Fair Chance Academy (FCA) | Fair Chance Academy 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 … | Upskilling | Statewide | upskilling workforce-asset | statewide | |
| Future Healthcare Professionals | Future Healthcare Professionals (FHP) 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 … | High School | Barren River | high-school workforce-asset | barren-river | |
| Future Healthcare Professionals (FHP) Program | 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 … | High School | Green River, Pennyrile | high-school workforce-asset | green-river pennyrile | |
| Future Physicians Program | 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 … | Post-secondary | Purchase | post-secondary workforce-asset | purchase | |
| 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 | 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 … | Post-secondary | Kentuckiana Works | post-secondary workforce-asset | kentuckiana-works | |
| Health Career Job Shadowing | 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 … | High School, Post-secondary | Green River, Pennyrile | high-school post-secondary workforce-asset | green-river pennyrile | |
| Health Careers Pathway Partnership Program (H3P) Support Services | Health Career 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, … | Upskilling | Big Sandy | upskilling workforce-asset | big-sandy | |
| Healthcare Occupation Students of America (HOSA) | Health Occupations 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 … | High School | Statewide | high-school workforce-asset | statewide | |
| Healthcare Pathways Partnership Program (H3P) | Health Career Pathway 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 … | Upskilling | Big Sandy | upskilling workforce-asset | big-sandy | |
| HealthCARE Summer Camp | 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 … | High School | Green River, Pennyrile | high-school workforce-asset | green-river pennyrile | |
| HealthForce Kentucky | 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 … | Post-secondary | Green River | post-secondary workforce-asset | green-river | |
| High School Rural Scholars | High School Rural Scholars Program 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 … | High School | Pennyrile | high-school workforce-asset | pennyrile | |
| Jobs for Kentucky Graduates (JAG) | Jobs for Kentucky Graduates (JAG KY) Jobs for Kentucky Graduates (JAG KY) helps students at participating high schools develop essential skills in career planning, job attainment, retention, leadership, financial literacy, … | High School | Statewide | high-school workforce-asset | statewide | |
| Kentucky HealthCorps | 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 … | High School | Statewide | high-school workforce-asset | statewide | |
| King’s Daughters Medical Center Scholars Program | King’s Daughters Health Foundation 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 … | High School | FIVCO | high-school workforce-asset | fivco | |
| KY VALOR | 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 … | Military | Statewide | military workforce-asset | statewide | |
| Letters from Home | 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 … | Post-secondary | Purchase | post-secondary workforce-asset | purchase | |
| Lexington Summer Youth Job Training Program | 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 … | High School | Bluegrass | high-school workforce-asset | bluegrass | |
| Livingston Hospital Patient Care Technician (PCT) Program | Livingston Hospital Patient Care Technician (PCT) Class Livingston Hospital offers a Patient Care Technician (PCT) class as part of its commitment to training and retaining staff through internal programs. The … | High School | Purchase | high-school workforce-asset | purchase | |
| Marshall County Hospital EMT-B Course | 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 … | Post-secondary | Purchase | post-secondary workforce-asset | purchase | |
| Medical Observation Opportunity Network (M.O.O.N.) Program | M.O.O.N. (Medical Observation Opportunity Network) 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, … | High School | Northern Kentucky | high-school workforce-asset | northern-kentucky | |
| Middle School Health Career Explorers Labs | 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 … | K-8 | Green River, Pennyrile | k-8 workforce-asset | green-river pennyrile | |
| Military Hiring Academy (MHA) | Military Hiring Academy 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 … | Upskilling | Statewide | upskilling workforce-asset | statewide | |
| Murray-Calloway County Hospital Nurse Extern program | 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 … | 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 | |
| Northeast Kentucky AHEC | Northeast Kentucky Area Health Education Center (NE AHEC) For over 30 years, the Northeast Kentucky Area Health Education Center (NE AHEC) has enhanced health care access and education in northeastern … | High School | Gateway | high-school workforce-asset | gateway | |
| Nurse P.A.T.H. (Preparing Aspiring Teens for Healthcare) | 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 … | High School | Green River, Pennyrile | high-school workforce-asset | green-river pennyrile | |
| Nursing Educator Institute (NEI) | Nursing Educator Institute 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 … | Post-secondary | Kentuckiana Works | post-secondary workforce-asset | kentuckiana-works | |
| Pathway Pioneers | Pathway Pioneer Events 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 … | High School | Statewide | high-school workforce-asset | statewide | |
| Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) Medical Academy | 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 … | K-8 | Big Sandy | k-8 workforce-asset | big-sandy | |
| Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) Project HEART (Healthcare Employment Around Regional Training) | Project HEART 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. … | Post-secondary | Big Sandy | post-secondary workforce-asset | big-sandy | |
| Prematriculation Program | University of Louisville Trover Campus 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 … | Post-secondary | Pennyrile | post-secondary workforce-asset | pennyrile | |
| Purchase AHEC Community Action Poverty Simulation | Purchase 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 … | Post-secondary | Purchase | post-secondary workforce-asset | purchase | |
| Purchase AHEC Rural Scholars | Purchase Rural Scholars Program 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 … | Post-secondary | Purchase | post-secondary workforce-asset | purchase | |
| Purchase Area Health Education Center (AHEC) | Purchase Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Student Support Services The Purchase Area Health Education Center (AHEC) offers student support services to better prepare undergraduate students for health care careers. Services … | Post-secondary | Purchase | post-secondary workforce-asset | purchase | |
| South Central Collaborative | South Central TPM® 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 … | Upskilling | Barren River | upskilling workforce-asset | barren-river | |
| South Central Health Career Explorers | 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). … | High School | Lincoln Trail | high-school workforce-asset | lincoln-trail | |
| South Central Kentucky (SCK) Launch | 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 … | K-8 | Barren River | k-8 workforce-asset | barren-river | |
| South Central Rural Health Scholars | South Central Rural Health Scholars (RHS) Rural Health Scholars (RHS) is a four-week summer program hosted by the South Central Area Health Education Center (AHEC) for undergraduate students pursuing pre-professional … | Post-secondary | Barren River | post-secondary workforce-asset | barren-river | |
| Southeast Kentucky AHEC | Southeast Kentucky Area Health Education Center (SE AHEC) The Southeast Kentucky Area Health Education Center (SE AHEC) works to enhance access to quality health care by increasing the supply and … | High School | Big Sandy | high-school workforce-asset | big-sandy | |
| St. Claire Academic-Practice Scholarship Program | 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 … | High School | Gateway | high-school workforce-asset | gateway | |
| State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) Course | South Central KY AHEC State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) Course The South Central Kentucky Area Health Education Center (AHEC) offers a State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) course annually during the … | Post-secondary | Barren River | post-secondary workforce-asset | barren-river | |
| STEPS (Successfully Training and Educating Pre-Medical Students)/Future Doc | 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. … | Post-secondary | Green River, Pennyrile | post-secondary workforce-asset | green-river pennyrile | |
| The Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Scholars Program | 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 … | Post-secondary | Statewide | post-secondary workforce-asset | statewide | |
| University of Kentucky Healthcare Enterprise Student Nurse Academic Practicum (SNAP) | University of Kentucky HealthCare Enterprise SNAP Program The Student Nurse Academic Practicum (SNAP) at the University of Kentucky HealthCare provides nursing students with a paid clinical externship. Participants work under … | Post-secondary | Bluegrass | post-secondary workforce-asset | bluegrass | |
| University of Pikeville (UPIKE) and Pikeville Medical Center (PMC) Rural Health Nursing Fellowship | UPIKE & 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 … | Post-secondary | Big Sandy | post-secondary workforce-asset | big-sandy | |
| UofL Health’s Pathways to Nursing | UofL Health 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 … | Post-secondary | Kentuckiana Works | post-secondary workforce-asset | kentuckiana-works | |
| Warren County Career Shadowing | 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 … | High School | Barren River | high-school workforce-asset | barren-river | |
| West Health Career Presentations | 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. … | High School, K-8 | Green River, Pennyrile | high-school k-8 workforce-asset | green-river pennyrile | |
| Western Kentucky Collaborative | 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 … | Upskilling | Pennyrile | upskilling workforce-asset | pennyrile | |
| 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 |