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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…