Health Careers and Workforce Development (HCWD) Program

The goal of the Health Careers and Workforce Development (HCWD) Program is to increase the supply and distribution of healthcare professionals, with a special emphasis on the recruitment and retention of under-represented minority and disadvantaged students.  Area L AHEC offers a variety of opportunities to students in the Edgecombe, Halifax, Nash, Northampton, and Wilson counties that are aimed to foster interest and develop skills related to health careers. We work with local partners and community organizations in providing practical information to assist students in making informed decisions about potential careers in healthcare.