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Taking health career exploration to the next level
Recently, six high school students from southern Vermont, spent five days immersed in activities like how to take blood pressures, start a peripheral IV, participate in a simulated Code Blue training exercise, spend time in a BOD POD to measure their body composition at Vermont State University Castleton Campus, and even observe how to safely administer Narcan when someone is overdosing.
Partnership tests Vt. virtual tech and trains future nurses
Partnership tests Vt. virtual tech and trains future nurses Southern Vermont AHEC is thrilled to sponsor Tacitly’s innovative work and be present with them at Castleton University during their beta testing on code cart training with the nursing students. WCAX did a...
Let’s Talk, Episode 1
Southern Vermont AHEC is excited about the premiere of its new show “Let’s Talk” a 30-minute program concentrating on topics surrounding health workforce development in Vermont. The premier episode will discuss, “AHEC Health Career Pathways”, and feature SVTAHEC staff; Jennifer Scott, Executive Director, Susan White, Director of Health Careers Preparation, and Amanda Richardson, Director of Health Careers Exploration.
What is AHEC?
Area Health Education Center. Since 1999, the Vermont AHEC Network has engaged academic and community partners to improve the distribution, diversity, supply, and quality of the health workforce in Vermont, especially in our rural and underserved communities. Southern Vermont AHEC is one of two independent nonprofit regional AHEC centers in Vermont.
Southern Vermont AHEC (SVTAHEC) is one of two independent not-for-profit regional AHEC Centers in Vermont funded by federal, state, and community support. A robust health workforce creates jobs, serves communities, and spurs economic activity.
Primary Goals of the Vermont AHEC Network:
- Strengthening Vermont’s health workforce development infrastructure through academic and community partnerships.
- Helping to train and develop a diverse healthcare workforce prepared to deliver culturally appropriate, high-quality team-based care with an emphasis on primary care for rural and underserved populations in Vermont.
Middle School & High School
Are you curious about the health care field? Do you have a desire to work at improving the lives of others? We have youth programs that are engaging, fun, and hands-on. You get to shadow health professionals and build your skills. Programming available year-round.
Undergraduate Students
Will you be earning a degree in Health Sciences? Internships can open doors to many career possibilities. Undergraduate students in our College Student Healthcare Internship Program (CSHIP) gain valuable work experience in community-based internships in our region. We offer paid internships that can be in-person, remote, or hybrid depending on the project.
Health Professions Students
Working and living in rural communities where your clinical expertise is greatly needed, offers a deeper connection to the people and their culture. We have numerous community projects that provide rewarding and meaningful experiences that can positively impact underserved populations.
Health Professionals
Southern Vermont AHEC Needs You!
Are you a health professional passionate about shaping the future of healthcare?
Southern Vermont Area Health Education Center (AHEC ) is looking for volunteers to share your expertise with students who aspire to careers in health fields.
We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities that allow you to make a meaningful impact while helping to build and sustain a future-ready health workforce in southern Vermont.
If you’re ready to give back and inspire the next generation of healthcare leaders, we’d love to have you join us!
https://forms.microsoft.com/r/FSK8ruRTtP
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Contact SVTAHEC
368 River Street, Suite 145
Springfield, VT 05156
p. 802-885-2126
f. 802-885-2128
e. [email protected]
Open Monday - Friday, 8AM - 4PM.
Media Contacts & Inquiries
Media members may contact Marketing & Communications Manager, Peg Bolgioni during normal business hours.
802.885.2126 x10
A 501(c)(3) organization serving Addison, Bennington, Rutland, Windham, and Windsor counties in partnership with The University of Vermont Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine