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Services overview

The Pee Dee AHEC Health Careers Program provides opportunities for students wishing to explore health career options, learn more about education and training opportunities, and to build the skills and knowledge needed to pursue their passion. The Pee Dee AHEC Health Careers Program provides support to high school, college, gap year students on their paths to becoming healthcare professionals, building a future healthcare workforce that will reflect the communities it serves in the Pee Dee region.

Health Careers Academy

The Health Careers Academy Program is an introduction to the careers available in healthcare. Focus areas will include the following: communication skills, job qualifications, educational requirements, career opportunities for healthcare professions and the workforce of the state. Students will also have an opportunity to network with healthcare professionals, attend virtual workshops and seminars, community, and college site visits, and explore undiscovered areas of healthcare.

SC AHEC Learning Portal (Online Health Careers Modules)

South Carolina AHEC is offering free, self-paced, online modules open to students in the state interested in careers in healthcare. The topics fall into three categories: career preparation, soft skills, and healthcare terms and trends. The modules are designed to help students expand their knowledge about various healthcare fields and develop skills that will help them on their path to a career in healthcare. These modules are available 24/7 for registration and completion via the South Carolina AHEC Learning Portal (ALP) to access the modules.

Have More Any Questions?

Reach out to Pee Dee AHEC for program details, partnerships, or support—we’re here to guide your healthcare education journey.

Summer Enrichment Opportunities

Pee Dee AHEC offers regional summer programs. Programs may include workshops, college level course instruction, internships in healthcare offices or facilities, or health professions training.

SC AHEC Summer Careers Academy

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Live Webinars

Several statewide education seminars will be offered during the academic year, conducted virtually by videoconference. Students will learn more about health careers, public health topics, personal health, and understanding the healthcare needs of South Carolina.

Pee Dee AHEC Pathways Program

Pee Dee AHEC assists in educating undergraduate and gap year students on awareness and knowledge of basic health information while cultivating their skills to enter health-related professions. Students will have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities (in-person and virtually), complete learning modules, complete community service projects, peer-to-peer mentoring, develop leadership skills, improve soft skills, GRE/MCAT prep, clinical and non-clinical observations, and internships.
Our Process

How We Build Healthcare Futures

( 01 )

Collaborative Planning

We collaborate with educational and healthcare partners to identify workforce needs and design impactful, accessible programs for community growth.

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Hands-On Training

Students and professionals receive hands-on training, mentorship, and resources to build essential healthcare skills and real-world experience.

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Community Impact

Graduates and trainees apply their skills to improve healthcare access, enhance patient care, and strengthen rural and underserved communities.

Our Services

Developing Tomorrow’s Healthcare Leaders

General Consultation

Supports rural students pursuing healthcare careers, building a strong future workforce.

Health Professions Program

Offers community training for students in rural and underserved South Carolina areas.