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Youth Recruitment Register for a Workshop |
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Youth Recruitment
The West Central Missouri AHEC recruitment efforts strive to attract youth to health care professions. All programs are geared toward attracting and supporting students in achievement of their health care career goals. ACES (AHEC Career Enhancement Scholars)Students grade 9-12 and undergraduate interested in specifically PRIMARY CARE careers (including physician in family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, ob/gyn or mental health; nursing or nurse practitioner; dentist or dental hygienist). Visit the ACES PROGRAM link for more information. YHSC (Youth Health Service Corps)An exciting new program for high school students to learn about health careers along with educational modules and service learning opportunities. This program is delivered ON SITE at a high school once a club is formed. Visit the Youth Health Service Corps page for more information. Health Career PresentationsAHEC staff visit middle/Jr. high and Sr. high schools throughout the organization's four county region to present information regarding health care careers to students. These in-class presentations focus on the variety of careers available in health care, specific information regarding health care jobs, health profession schools and how to pursue them. To request a presentation, please contact Stefanie Baines. Health Career ClubsAHEC can visit your school or summer program regularly to expose elementary and middle school students to the world of health careers. The sessions are put on in conjunction with other community health agencies and often involve hands-on learning experiences for students focused around health care and the sciences. Great Hospital AdventureThe Great Hospital Adventure is a multi-media presentation designed for students grade K-1. This show includes video (available in English or Spanish) and coloring books that teach students about various careers in healthcare, as well as safety and healthy habits. Students participate in interactive discussion. |
| Contact Us: West Central Missouri AHEC Stephanie Taylor Stefanie Baines Shaunna Overfelt Health Education Coordinator |
