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Career Path

NWHCP connects underrepresented students of all ages with healthcare “pathway” programs that lead to schools or training programs for the health professions. Check out our map to search for and identify pathway programs that will help you to achieve your goals!


Pathway Programs

Find your own “pathway” by participating in programs starting in secondary school to college and beyond. These programs are sometimes referred to as pipeline, enrichment activities, or professional development. Ultimately, pathway programs help to build a healthcare workforce that reflects our communities

Examples

• Health Career Awareness Programs

  • Health career discussions
  • Hands-on activities and workshops
  • Career Fair
  • Field Trips and Tours

    • • Tutoring & Skill Building

  • Study Skills and Time Management
  • Soft skills development (e.g., communication and professionalism)
  • Life Skills development (e.g., team building, leadership, career planning, budget planning, resume/interview, work readiness)
  • Subject-based tutoring
  • Healthcare Skill Development
  • Computer Skills

    • • College Readiness Programs

  • Application, Personal Statement, and Essay Writing
  • Financial Aid, Grants, and Scholarships
  • Mock Interviews
  • Admissions Test Preparation

    • • Youth Camps

  • Summer Camp
  • Day Camp
  • Other seasonal camps

    • • Work-based Learning Opportunities

  • Internship
  • Shadowing
  • Apprenticeship
  • Interprofessional Education Training
  • Immersion
  • Fellowships
  • Residencies

    • • Opportunities to be Mentored

  • Mentorship by a healthcare professional
  • Mentorship by a healthcare professional student

    • • Certification Programs

  • Mental Health First Aid, First Aid, CPR/BLS, HIPAA, Bloodborne Pathogen/HIV
  • Suicide Prevention, Motivational Interviewing, De-escalation Training, Health Support Team
  • Stackable Professional Development Certificates

    • • Volunteer Community Service Programs

    Schools and Training Programs for the Health Professions

    Schools and training programs are also shown on our map. Find your end goal as as you work to create a pathway to get there!

    Examples

  • Academic Health Professions Schools
  • Health Professions Training Program Sites (for credit)
  • Competency-based Training Program
  • Career Technical Education Centers
  • Interprofessional Education Training Centers
  • Apprenticeship Programs

    • We also encourage advisors, counselors, and program administrators to utilize this map to direct students and find ways to bridge gaps in programming

    Get Started

    This project represents a collaboration between Washington AHEC and HCOP at the UW School of Medicine Office of Rural Programs, UW Medicine Office of Healthcare Equity, Allied Center for Excellence, and all of our community partners throughout the region.

    Northwest Health Career Path

    For more information on this project, please contact the WIHSE Center at WIHSE@uw.edu

    This project is/was supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under grant number U77HP03022, for the WA Area Health Education (WA AHEC) Program Office and its fiv regional Centers in the total amount of $821,544 for the 2024-2025 fiscal year (with a 1:1 total match of $821,544 from non-federally funded governmental sources). This information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.

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