This statewide initiative is designed to inspire high school students and families to explore health career pathways and learn about opportunities across North Carolina. The week highlights both direct and non-direct care health careers, innovation, and emerging fields such as AI, alongside opportunities across our university and community college systems.
Agenda
- Sunday, March 8: NC AHEC Health Careers: who we are, what we do & where we serve
- Monday, March 9: Pathways Programs: high school programs available across the state
- Tuesday, March 10: Careers with Shortages + Student Webinar from 6:30-7:30 PM ET; breakout sessions
- Wednesday, March 11: Testimonials from Pathways (high school) and AHEC Scholar (college)students
- Thursday, March 12: Resources + Parent/ Educator Webinar 6:30-7:30 PM ET
- Friday, March 13: AHEC Scholars Mentorship, clinical exposure, long-term engagement
- Saturday, March 14: Statewide/regional impact for health careers initiatives