Western Washington Area Health Education Center
Career Preparation
Most health professions are experiencing personnel shortages. To promote
adequate numbers of future health providers, we offer an experiential learning
program to school-age students throughout the western counties of Washington
-- Building Partnerships Program.
How Does This Program Work?
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Students receive information through their High School Career Center or
school counselor who links them with a WWAHEC locall identified mentor.
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Students receive materials about health care professions and information
about career exploration opportunities.
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Local mentors receive resources and training from WWAHEC and classroom
teachers, counselors, and career centers receive resources from WWAHEC.
What Are The Program Goals?
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To interest high school students in pursuing health professions careers
and help them understand the multitude of exciting opportunities within
the health care area.
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To assist students with making informed decisions regarding their future
education and employment.
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To allow students to personally experience the health care world.
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To increase the total number of young people entering the health care industry.
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To create local linkages and capacity to mentor future health professionals.
Click Here for
the Building Parnerships Manual &
Health Career Descriptions
For more information, contact:
Western Washington Area Health Education Center
2033 Sixth Avenue, Suite 310
Seattle, WA 98121
(206) 441-7137
FAX (206) 441-7158
email: wwahec@uswest.net
Western
Washington AHEC
2033 Sixth Avenue, Suite 310
Seattle, WA 98121-2526
Telephone: (206) 441-7137
Fax: (206) 441-7158
email: wwahec@uswest.net