Wisconsin AHEC offers a variety of education and training programs designed to increase the distribution of the healthcare workforce and enhance healthcare quality and delivery in communities across Wisconsin’s 72 counties. Through our seven regional Centers, a statewide program office located at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Medicine and Public Health, and partnerships with academic institutions and community-based organizations throughout the state, we serve over 6,500 learners annually. Northeastern Wisconsin AHEC serves eleven counties including Brown, Calumet, Door, Fond du Lac, Kewaunee, Manitowoc, Ozaukee, Outagamie, Sheboygan, Washington, and Winnebago.

High School Students

Unlock the doors to your future in healthcare.

Programs

  • Become a student volunteer at Froedtert Holy Family Memorial Hospital. Gain firsthand exposure to health care and the opportunity to explore potential career paths in pharmacy, emergency room, and orthopedics.

  • High School students learn about dental health professions including dentist, dental hygienist, and dental assistant in this one-day workshop. The agenda includes hands-on activities, information on dental training programs, and additional opportunities for furthering their interest.

  • The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) provides a variety of scholarship and loan repayment programs to help communities recruit and retain primary health care providers. Additionally, there are a number of Wisconsin-based scholarship and loan assistance opportunities available for current and aspiring health professionals.

  • Access an on-demand library of professionals sharing about their careers including, daily tasks, education required, and average pay.

  • HOSA’s mission is to empower Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration, and experience. HOSA actively promotes career opportunities in the health industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. Student-led HOSA provides a unique program of leadership development, motivation, and recognition.

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College Students

Resume building and networking opportunities for current college students.

Programs

  • This is a two-year program with a combination of didactic and community-based experiential training in a Wisconsin rural community and/or with underserved populations.

  • Community Health Immersions give undergraduate and graduate health profession students the unique opportunity to connect with communities and cultures of Wisconsin, exploring health care delivery and public health across the state. This experience is integrated into AHEC Scholars, and we invite other students to join as room allows.

  • Enables college students who have an interest in community health, public health and population health to work full time, part time or quarter time at a local health department, tribal health center, community health center, or community service organization within Wisconsin for an eight-week summer internship.

  • The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) provides a variety of scholarship and loan repayment programs to help communities recruit and retain primary health care providers. Additionally, there are a number of Wisconsin-based scholarship and loan assistance opportunities available for current and aspiring health professionals.

  • WeCOPE is an evidence-based program that helps healthcare students and professionals cope with life stress. The program runs for seven weeks, with one-hour sessions each week. During these sessions, participants learn and practice 11 self-care and coping skills.  

  • HOSA’s mission is to empower Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration, and experience. HOSA actively promotes career opportunities in the health industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. Student-led HOSA provides a unique program of leadership development, motivation, and recognition.

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Practicing Professionals

Enhance your professional skill set through continuing education.

Programs

  • CARE U provides valuable FREE education for certified nursing assistants (CNAs), personal care workers (PCWs), community health workers (CHWs) and other direct care staff who work with older adults. CARE U workshops offer interactive presentations and active learning exercises.

  • Milwaukee AHEC is an established provider of Community Health Worker Training. Recognizing that there is a need for community health workers to serve as a “bridge” between community members and the health care delivery system.

  • The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) provides a variety of scholarship and loan repayment programs to help communities recruit and retain primary health care providers. Additionally, there are a number of Wisconsin-based scholarship and loan assistance opportunities available for current and aspiring health professionals.

  • WeCOPE is an evidence-based program that helps healthcare students and professionals cope with life stress. The program runs for seven weeks, with one-hour sessions each week. During these sessions, participants learn and practice 11 self-care and coping skills.  

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