Southwest Border AHEC PEAAKS (Providing Enrichment Academic Activities and Knowledge to Students Interested in Healthcare) program is designed for high school and university students who aspire to become healthcare professionals. PEAAKS promotes academic preparation and motivation for high school and college students through year-long sessions and summer programs designed to develop academically proficient and self-confident future health care professionals.
INTERESTED IN HEALTHCARE?
Our pipeline programs offer creative, hands-on and innovative health career opportunities for pre-college level students.
PHASE I
INTRO TO HEALTH
CAREERS
Explore...
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H.O.T. Jobs in Texas
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Network and consult with currently practicing healthcare professionals
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Career Exploration and Preparedness
PHASE II
EXPERIENTIAL
LEARNING
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Hands on learning
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Shadowing experiences
PHASE III
RESEARCH AND SCHOLASTIC PREPARATION
Lead in...
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Community Health Worker Certification Course
Application is open until last Thursday of September (yearly)
Public Health Camp
The Public Health Camp consists of a one-week program designed to introduce and promote public health professions to high school students in our service area.
College Enrichment Program
The College Enrichment Program (CEP) is a tuition free two-week program for undergraduate freshmen and sophomores interested in entering the health professions.
PEAAKS Summer Enrichment Camp
The camp consists of hands-on healthcare related activities along with career exploration experience for high school students.