| | | | Explore Health Careers Resources
It is very important for students to start researching career options as early as possible. This is especially important for those students thinking about a career in health care because there are over 250 career opportunities in the health care field! Thanks to the internet, career exploration and research can be easy and fun. These websites will be helpful tools in aiding the researching process.
www.chc.hcwp.org
www.explorehealthcareers.org
www.asahp.org
www.pahealthcareers.org
www.careervoyages.gov/healthcare-alliedhealth.cfm
The cornerstone of the mission of the PA AHEC is the recruitment, distribution, and retention of a high quality health professions workforce for the Commonwealth. Promoting the NHSC (National Health Service Corps) and State Loan Repayment and Scholarship programs are important first steps to introducing providers to Pennsylvania. Developing and implementing math, science and English programs for students in disadvantaged school districts facilitates entrance into health careers through a “Grow Your Own” approach to the health professions crisis. This Health Careers Opportunity Programming (HCOP) provides information and role models to encourage students to choose a career in health care.
In addition to the HCOP activities, the AHEC promotes and facilitates student participation in the Pennsylvania Governor’s School for Health Care. It also supports activities including career camps, job shadowing, attendance at career days and other functions at academic institutions.
To further the career exploration process, contact the NW PA AHEC office or talk to school guidance counselors for more information. The AHEC may be able to set up shadowing experiences, connect students with other helpful resources, health care professionals, or colleges, or provide students with more information on the AHEC health career camps! Visit your specific section based on your school level to learn more about what types of Health Careers Opportunity Programming (HCOP) are available to YOU.
Elementary School Students
Middle School Students
High School Students
College Students
NW PA Area Health Education Center | 1913 West 8th Street | Erie, PA 16505 | P: 814-453-6551 | F: 814-455-4320 | |
