Pathway Activities: Where Careers Come to Life
Pathway Activities are hands-on, interactive events that connect students with real health professionals, let them practice skills, and explore the many education pathways that lead to health careers. From classroom presentations to career fairs and camps, these activities help students picture themselves as Idaho’s future health workforce.
What We Offer
Health Career Activty Guidebook
A free, step-by-step manual with ready-to-use activities, presenter tips, and planning tools. Designed for educators, community groups, and health partners who want to spark student interest in health careers.
Interactive Partnership Map
Find partners, presenters, and opportunities across Idaho with our easy-to-use map. Plan events, make connections, and discover resources right in your region.
Idaho AHEC's Speaker Bureau
Our four regional AHEC Centers can connect you with local health professionals who bring careers to life for students.
Growing Our Own Health Workforce
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70% of AHEC participants are from rural communities.
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76% report being more interested in health careers after an event.
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Many are first-generation college students, discovering new possibilities.
Powered by Partnership
The Blue Cross of Idaho Foundation for Health generously supports pathway programming across the state. Their investment has helped Idaho AHEC:
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Launch the Idaho Health Professions Pathway Coalition (IHPPC), bringing key partners together
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Build a sustainable onboarding model for new pathway programs
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Develop an interactive statewide Pathway Map
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Strengthen and expand signature events like Doc for a Day, Scrubs Camp, and Hands-On Health Care