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ABOUT SCAHEC
Initially funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Area Health Education Centers (AHECs) exist to address healthcare workforce issues, particularly in rural and underserved locations. Our goal at the South Central Alaska AHEC is to grow the Alaskan workforce in all healthcare sectors, including allied health, nursing, behavioral health, and public health. Moreover, we seek to address the demand for professionals across the whole spectrum from entry-level to clinical providers. We focus on underserved students and populations as a matter of social justice, and look forward to a future where all Alaskans have great access to quality healthcare and excellent opportunities for employment.
Our History: The SC Alaska AHEC began in 2007 at the Providence Alaska Family Medicine Residency Program. Our Center moved to the Providence Alaska Learning Institute, then Providence Community Health Services/Mission Services between 2007-2015. In the fall of 2015, the Alaska Primary Care Association adopted the SC Alaska AHEC as its organizational host. Providence Alaska Medical Center continues to host the AHEC offices in the basement of the A Tower of the hospital.
TESTIMONIALS
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"PATH was educational for me but so much more. Your commitment and dedication to making the academy GREAT helped me to personally grow and rediscover the self-confidence and self-esteem I had misplaced over the last few years."Kim
PATH Academy graduate
"It is because of the certifications I received in your program that I got two job interviews. I cannot thank you enough for the training and the camaraderie I enjoyed in your classes and the wide range of knowledge that I gained..."Richard
PATH Academy graduate
“I cannot express how grateful that I had the opportunity to attend Alaska AHEC Pathway Pre-Apprenticeship Academy. You have helped me on my path to a career in the health field.”Deborah
PATH Academy graduate
"What a major impact on my community. This was a great experience. My biggest challenge was getting through mental health first aid. It forced me to look deeply within...I appreciate this opportunity. Alexa you rock!"DSP Student
DSP Pre-Apprenticeship
"Teresa was open, candid, engaged, knowledgeable and kind. I appreciated the amount of training and certificates this program offered, I would be interested in more. The guests, field trips, and educators were passionate and helpful."DSP Student
DSP Pre-Apprenticeship
"I really appreciated the interactive activities like the resume/interview workshops. Implicit aging bias exercised and all the certifications is super helpful. All of the instructors were so patient accommodating with our class. Especially when people were having a hard time understanding a concept. Very well rounded and informative program. Thank you!"DSP Student
DSP Pre-Apprenticeship
"The core competencies and all the classes were well led by Alexa, Emily, Amber, and Teresa. There were great speakers and brought a real life feel to the courses. Resume help from Anne V was integral and so helpful for me, as were the practice interviews and the community job connections folks who came to hire."DSP Student
DSP Pre-Apprenticeship