RECRUIT: Health Career Exploration
Our recruitment programs and services include classroom presentations, exposure to healthcare mentors, interactive career activities, and an empowering series of career readiness workshops.
General Health Career Education Promotion
SPCC Atlanta AHEC provides comprehensive information about health career exploration programs, Health Careers Manual, and additional resources designed to support students pursuing careers in healthcare. These interactions allow students and families to learn about pathways into health professions and the steps needed to prepare for academic and career success.
If you would like our Health Careers Coordinator to attend your College Fair, Career Fair, Health Fair, or other community engagement event, send an email with your request to info@spcc-atlantaahec.org or complete our “Career & Community Fair Participation Request Form“
For classroom presentations, reserve a full day through our Outlook booking system. This presentation introduces students to the Health Careers Manual and emphasizes the importance of professional development throughout their academic journey. Students will also learn how to apply for professional development opportunities and how to engage with healthcare professionals.
Partnering Health Career Program
We proudly collaborate with scholastic institutions and professional development programs to provide supplemental health career education that enhances existing career pathway initiatives. Through these partnerships, we support students strengthening their academic preparation, increasing college competitiveness, and gaining meaningful exposure to health professions. SPCC Atlanta AHEC serves as a bridge between students seeking opportunities in healthcare and organizations working to recruit and mentor the next generation of health professionals.
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- Organizations/Schools can share professional development or academic programs using our Professional/Student Development Request Form.
- Health professionals and healthcare institutions interested in engaging with students can complete our Health Professional/Institution Contact Form.
Pathway To Smiles
The Pathway to Smiles program is an interactive oral health education experience offered through a partnership between SPCC Atlanta AHEC, American Dental Education Association (ADEA), and Georgia Dental Education Institute. Through this collaboration, ADEA has provided a seven-lesson curriculum designed to introduce students to oral health careers and the importance of oral health promotion.
The curriculum provides hands-on exposure to key aspects of oral health, including dental instruments, tooth anatomy, clinical techniques, and proper brushing and flossing methods. Students also explore the wide range of professional pathways available with dentistry and oral healthcare. SPCC Atlanta AHEC is also proud to promote its partnership with the Georgia Dental Education Institute as a valuable resource for students interested in pursing a Certified Dental Assistant credential and advancing their careers in oral health.
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From Mock-tales to Career Health Career Admissions Mock Interviews
Scholars participate in interactive mock interviews with professionals serving as health career admissions representatives. These sessions simulate real admissions interviews, allowing students to discuss their goals and career interests in a professional setting. At the end of each session, participants receive personalized feedback to strengthen their interview skills, improve their presentation, and increase their readiness for competitive health professions programs.
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Health Provider Shadowing Program
Through the Emory Health PREP Health Provider Shadowing experience, scholars engage in meaningful inter professional education within real healthcare settings. Participants gain exposure to a variety of disciplines, including medicine, public health, radiologic and imaging sciences, and therapy and rehabilitation, while observing professionals in action.
During the experience, scholars interact directly with healthcare providers, learn how teams respond to real-life clinical situations, and explore the critical thinking required in emergency scenarios. This opportunity also strengthens professional development by helping students understand the responsibilities, work-life balance, and community impact associated with serving diverse and underserved populations across healthcare environments.
Health Career Professionals Mock Emergency Preparedness
Scholars and program staff experience inter-professional education via a mock emergency preparedness activity. Scholars gain exposure to different disciplines including (but not limited to) medicine, public health, radiologic/imaging science, and therapy/rehabilitation. Scholars interact with health care professionals in this experience and learn the necessary steps to take when faced with a real-life emergency. Scholars gain professional development by learning what it takes to balance the demands of these various health careers and their individual approaches to meeting the needs of underserved populations in emergency situations.
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Introduction to the 2025-2027 Health Careers in Georgia Manual
This is a presentation designed to disseminate information about health care careers while offering a heuristic approach to researching health careers highlighted in our health careers manual.
Pathway to College Panel Discussion
Pathway to College features an engaging panel discussion where high school scholars connect directly with college and university professionals. During the session, panelists share insights on navigating the college application process and succeeding in a collegiate environment. Key topics include admissions requirements, financial aid, scholarship opportunities, and involvement in health career clubs and student organizations.
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Roadmap to Health Careers and Healthcare Facility Tour
During the Health Professional Panel and Facility Tour, scholars explore a wide range of healthcare careers, including medicine, dentistry, nursing, public health, pharmacy, and chiropractic medicine. They engage directly with local healthcare professionals who share their career journeys, educational pathways, and the experiences that sparked their interest in the field.
Through these conversations, scholars build motivation and gain a clearer understanding of the steps required to become successful healthcare professionals. The experience concludes with a comprehensive tour of a healthcare facility, providing real-world insight into various clinical and professional environments.
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