High School Pathway Programs
2025/26 SCHEDULE
Every first Monday
All sessions are from 6-7:30pm
September 13, 2025
What is H.O.P.E.
October 6, 2025
Epidemiology
November 3, 2025
Health Navigation
December 1, 2025
Culture of Wellness
February 2, 2026
Vaping & Mental Health
March 2, 2026
Vision & Eye Health
April 6, 2026
Discover Healthcare
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H.O.P.E Program
Series of 7 monthly sessions during the school year starting in September (we skip January) and ending in April. Students statewide are invited to join in-person or online via zoom to learn more about health careers through interactive learning and guest speakers. We meet Mondays from 6-7:30PM. Students grades 9-12 can register at any point during the year and can return multiple years. Students that attend 3 or more of the HOPE Program sessions are invited to apply to the HOPE Institute.
H.O.P.E Institute
A week long summer camp exploring health careers with degree programs at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs (UCCS) and the Anschutz Medical Campus (AMC). Students are housed at the UCCS campus and are bused from sites in their regions. Camp is typically held the second full week of July. 60 students statewide are selected. The more sessions from the HOPE program they attend, the better their chance of being selected. Must be under 18. Students can apply multiple years but can only attend once.
STUDENTS TALK ABOUT THEIR EXPERIENCES AT HOPE:
"The experience was jam packed with many activities. AHEC put in a lot of time and thought into making sure that all of the participants received a taste from the different medical occupations.
It was also incredible to meet different health professionals, and to form connections with them. "
"It was an amazing experience and opportunity for me to realize how passionate I am about wanting to work in the medical field. Great people, an awesome time and I learned a lot even about myself!"
2021-22 HOPE Sessions
2022-23 HOPE Sessions
Anatomy in Clay®
Anatomy in Clay® is a hands-on learning system that provides effective, informative, and relevant anatomy education for visual, audio, and tactile learners. Using models and clay, students are able to build the human anatomy from the inside out. (made possible through Zahourek Systems, Inc.)
Classes run 90 minutes (can be adjusted as needed). We currently offer four classes.
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Exploring the brain
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Exploring the heart
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Exploring waste systems
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Exploring support systems
Other systems may be available upon request.