Developing Vermont’s Rural Health Care Pipeline

How the VT AHEC Network is using early pipeline programs to grow the health workforce.

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

Interested in a career in health care? Explore all that health care careers have to offer.

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HEALTH PROFESSIONS STUDENTS

Resources for college and health professions students, including community projects and clinical rotations.

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PROFESSIONALS

Continuing education, loan repayment, and recruitment for health care professionals.

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Our Mission:
To educate and inspire students and professionals to improve the health of Vermont communities.

For more information contact your regional AHEC or
Nicole LaPointe, EdD, MSW, Executive Director, Northern Vermont Area Health Education Center (AHEC) nlapointe@nvtahec.org
802-748-2506 (office)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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