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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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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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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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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 …

High SchoolGreen River, Pennyrile
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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) …

High SchoolBluegrass, Northern Kentucky
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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 …

High SchoolBluegrass, Northern Kentucky
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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 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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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 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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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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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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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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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 …

High SchoolBluegrass, Northern Kentucky
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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 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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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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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 …

High SchoolBluegrass, Northern Kentucky
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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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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 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 …

High SchoolBluegrass, Northern Kentucky
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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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