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Teaching resources
Teaching resources for all grade levels have been developed by the six Georgia AHECs and are listed on the Georgia Health Careers Resource Clearinghouse. Products listed on the site include videos, games, posters, CDs and a wide array of other materials. Or consult the Georgia Career Resource Network for ideas and resources. See the Kids Into Health Careers site for more ideas, help, and ready-made presentations.

AHEC Health Careers Coordinators
Contact your local AHEC Health Careers Coordinator for assistance. Coordinators help "grow our own" future health professionals by visiting K-12 schools to educate students and teachers/counselors, organizing camps, assisting with career fairs, etc.

• Atlanta AHEC/SPCC: Vernice Gary
• Blue Ridge AHEC (Rome): Greg Wooten
• Foothills AHEC (Gainesville): Ashley Morgan
• Magnolia Coastlands AHEC (Statesboro):Bela Kundu
• SOWEGA AHEC (Albany): Lakecia Pettway
• Three Rivers AHEC (Columbus): Jennifer Camp

View a map of each AHEC region.

Starting health careers clubs for students
The Georgia Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) provides a unique program of leadership development, motivation, and recognition exclusively for secondary, post-secondary, adult, and collegiate students enrolled in health science programs.

Workforce projections
Fastest Growing Health Care Occupations
(Projected through 2010)

Professional Associations
Georgia Healthcare Science Technology Education Association
National Association of Advisors for the Health Professions

Statewide Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) Network
Medical College of Georgia
December 15, 2008