MAHEC Health Careers

MAHEC Health Careers Health Career programs for high school students and beyond in Western North Carolina.

Connecting students, parents and organizations that have an interest in healthcare careers in Western North Carolina. Proud supporter of The NC AHEC Scholars Program, which aims to improve the diversity and distribution of all health professions and to support health systems transformation in WNC.

Western North Carolina is strong because of our people. This conference is a celebration of that strength. From Cherokee...
10/07/2025

Western North Carolina is strong because of our people. This conference is a celebration of that strength. From Cherokee to Rutherford, Transylvania to Mitchell, and every county in between, our young people deserve a chance to see themselves in healthcare.

That’s what this day is ALL about!

Join us in Asheville at the Harrah’s Cherokee Center on October 28th. Registration closes on October 21.

Registration Link: https://pub.mahec.net/.../sam-student-programs/register/338

For 25 years, the Asheville Health Careers Education and Awareness has been a place where students discover possibilitie...
10/06/2025

For 25 years, the Asheville Health Careers Education and Awareness has been a place where students discover possibilities, educators find inspiration, and our community comes together to invest in the future of healthcare in .

On October 28th, 2025, we gather again at Harrah’s Cherokee Center in Asheville under the theme Roots to Resilience. This milestone year is about looking back with gratitude and looking ahead with hope.

Registration is open now through October 21. We’d love for you to be a part of this celebration!

🔗Students: https://pub.mahec.net/sites/sam-student-programs/register/338

🔗Chaperones: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/a2fda98abec74789a8989e9ed5ee974e

🔗Exhibitors: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/55ac106ffc6c41cb8c9208e72939b82c






















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Roots to Resilience: 25 Years of Health Careers in Western North CarolinaRegistration is now open for the Asheville Heal...
09/27/2025

Roots to Resilience: 25 Years of Health Careers in Western North Carolina

Registration is now open for the Asheville Health Careers Awareness and Education Conference on October 28th, 2025 at the .

This event brings together high school students, educators, exhibitors and health professionals from across WNC for a day of exploring healthcare careers, connecting with colleges and training programs, and engaging in hands-on learning.

On this one-year remembrance of , we stand in solidarity as a region, with gratitude for the healthcare, frontline, aid workers and volunteers who carried us through and after the storm, while extending an invitation to the next generation to continue their legacy of care.

Register Here:

Middle and High School Students: https://pub.mahec.net/sites/sam-student-programs/register/338

Chaperones: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/a2fda98abec74789a8989e9ed5ee974e

Exhibitors:
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/55ac106ffc6c41cb8c9208e72939b82c

What at incredible day!The Southeastern Regional Health Careers Education and Awareness Conference and Expo brought toge...
09/25/2025

What at incredible day!

The Southeastern Regional Health Careers Education and Awareness Conference and Expo brought together students, educators, and health professionals from across Western North Carolina for a full day of discovery, connection, and hands-on learning. Huge thanks to our students, educators, speakers, and exhibitors for making this inaugural year such a success!

⭐And the momentum continues...
If you missed this one, join us for the 25th Annual Health Careers Education and Awareness Conference at the Harrah's Cherokee Center in Asheville on October 28th, 2025. We would love to have you be part of the tradition!

Student registration:
https://pub.mahec.net/sites/sam-student-programs/register/338

Chaperone registration: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/a2fda98abec74789a8989e9ed5ee974e

Exhibitor registration: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/55ac106ffc6c41cb8c9

We had a wonderful time with your students!! Looking forward to seeing you all again soon!
09/24/2025

We had a wonderful time with your students!! Looking forward to seeing you all again soon!

We're just three days away from the Southeastern Regional Health Career Education & Awareness Expo - and it's almost go ...
09/20/2025

We're just three days away from the Southeastern Regional Health Career Education & Awareness Expo - and it's almost go time! High school students from across WNC are coming together to explore what a future in healthcare could look like.

-Hands-on experiences
-Career panels with real professionals
-Free breakfast and lunch
-Isothermal Community College
-Tuesday, September 23rd

Let's go, future healthcare leaders!

What a Kick-OFF!Our new AHEC Scholars launched the year in true Asheville style with a bus tour of the city of , conne...
09/19/2025

What a Kick-OFF!

Our new AHEC Scholars launched the year in true Asheville style with a bus tour of the city of , connecting with its history, health stories, and community landmarks. We capped the night back at MAHEC with a delicious dinner by .

So, what's AHEC? The Area Health Education Center (AHEC) Scholars Program is a two-year experience for health professions students, preparing the next generation of providers to serve in rural communities across WNC.

This orientation was more than a welcome - it was a reminder of why we're here: to learn, to grow and to connect. We're excited for a powerful semester ahead full of mentorship, hands-on experiences, and community engagement.

Registration is LIVE!Join us for the 25th Annual Asheville Health Careers Conference on Tuesday, October 28th at the . E...
09/19/2025

Registration is LIVE!

Join us for the 25th Annual Asheville Health Careers Conference on Tuesday, October 28th at the . Explore healthcare career pathways, connect with professionals, and discover your next steps in the health field!

Register now to secure your spot!
https://pub.mahec.net/sites/sam-student-programs/register/338

Meet Alicia Ramos Aleman, an AB Tech Early College student with a passion for healthcare and a dream of becoming a docto...
09/17/2025

Meet Alicia Ramos Aleman, an AB Tech Early College student with a passion for healthcare and a dream of becoming a doctor. Alicia is motivated by her experience, family and community to explore careers in medicine and give back - especially to underserved populations Through the MAHEC Medical Mentoring Program, she's building leadership skills, exploring healthcare pathways, and preparing to make a lasting impact in the lives of others.

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LAST CHANCE!Today is the final day to register for the Southeastern Regional Health Careers Education & Awareness Confer...
09/16/2025

LAST CHANCE!

Today is the final day to register for the Southeastern Regional Health Careers Education & Awareness Conference and Expo, happening at on September 23rd, 2025.

Don't miss your chance to:
-Explore pathways into health careers
-Connect with colleges, training programs, and professionals
-Experience hands-on learning and networking

🗓Conference Date: September 23, 2025
📍Isothermal Community College, Spindale, NC

👉REGISTER by midnight tonight!
🔗https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/5062e1e4dc0345d6ac2bd6e161fc205e

🎤Speaker Spotlight | Southeastern Regional Health Career Education & Awareness Expo🗓September 23rd, 2025 | 📍Isothermal C...
09/12/2025

🎤Speaker Spotlight | Southeastern Regional Health Career Education & Awareness Expo

🗓September 23rd, 2025 | 📍Isothermal Community College

Get ready to be inspired by a full day of connection, learning and future-shaping conversations!

⭐Opening Remarks
➡Greg Thomas, VP for Academic & Student Affairs, Isothermal Community College
➡, Director of Health Careers, MAHEC
➡Betsy Cuthbertson and Katie Edwards-Hamilton,

💡Breakout Sessions
➡Discovering Your Health Career: You have options! - .Hallum
➡From Pipelines to Prison to Pathways to Community: Stories of Community Health Workers and Peer Support Specialists in WNC - Eunique Waters & Zion Walker
➡Paying for College - Brenda Valdez of College Foundation of North Carolina (CFNC)
➡Career Assessment - Karen Marshall of
➡Learn About ICC's Dental Program - Stacey Jenkins of

Keynote: Dr. Bryan Hodge of and

Register by September 16th, 2025, to secure your spot!
🔗https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/5062e1e4dc0345d6ac2bd6e161fc205e

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⭐Save the date!Join us for the Health Careers Education & Awareness Conference🗓Tuesday, October 28th, 2025📍Harrah's Cher...
09/11/2025

⭐Save the date!
Join us for the Health Careers Education & Awareness Conference
🗓Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
📍Harrah's Cherokee Center Asheville

This year's conference brings together high school students, families, educators, HOSA chapters and more for a day packed with:

Health careers expo, concurrent educational sessions, career development, networking, simulations, financial aid information and much more!

🔗REGISTRATION COMING SOON!







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