Through our dedicated initiatives, individuals at various stages of their career journey—from high school students to college students to practicing professionals—are equipped with the tools and resources needed to thrive in the dynamic field of healthcare.

High School Students

Take advantage of exploration opportunities to discover your healthcare career!

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.

  • Students can use this as a “co-op” opportunity by volunteering at a healthcare facility. Participants will complete a course of soft-skills, receive necessary vaccinations, and will volunteer at least 40 hours at a healthcare facility. If the hours are completed, the participant can access at least one job-shadow opportunity. Includes weekly course curriculum and online assessments.

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

Career Exploration Contacts

College Students

Explore education and training opportunities that build your professional resume and network!

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.

  • 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.

Program Contacts

Practicing Professionals

Support your ongoing growth and professional development with continuing education!

Courses

  • 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.

Course Contacts