Through a Model State-Supported Grant, the South Piedmont AHEC develops initiatives to educate all pre-college youth, with an emphasis on underrepresented minorities, and economically / educationally disadvantaged populations about health careers.
We also develop academic preparedness with these youth through math and science critical thinking skill enrichment, clinical observations, and healthcare system site visits.
Our goal is to have 90% of the youth we work with demonstrate increased awareness and knowledge about health careers and acquire the personal skill sets required to become a health professional. The HEROES Program is one of the initiatives designed to help accomplish our goal. The components of HEROES are outlined below. We also have a program for college students called South Piedmont AHEC Scholars South Piedmont AHEC Scholars.
Our Teen Health Careers Club is for high school students that are interested in learning more about careers in healthcare. It meets once a month from 6:00pm – 8:00pm. Students will thoroughly enjoy health science workshops, health career speakers, games and so much more! Applications for the 2024–2025 Health Career Club are now available. Click here to download the application.
We understand that a competitive SAT score helps distinguish you on your college applications in order to increase your chances of getting into the school of your choice, and even possibly obtaining a scholarship. Let our certified teachers partner with you! In this workshop, you'll learn effective test-taking skills and discover subject areas where improvement is needed to achieve better results. Let our certified teachers partner with you in order to reach your goals! Click here for upcoming SAT Prep program.
Super Science Saturdays are workshops for high school students that love science. This highly interactive hands-on approach to science is like no other. Dissection, forensic science, chemistry experiments and so much more. Click here for upcoming Super Science Saturdays program.
If you are interested in participating in the HEROES program, here's how to apply: