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multi-pronged program provides Missouri high school students with
comprehensive career planning and assistance toward a future career
in nursing. Each student's individual career plan is custom-designed
to meet their needs in becoming a nurse professional. The ACES program
functions based on partnerships between Missouri AHEC, the students,
their family-support, and their local communities.
What do ACES
students receive?
ACES students gain a competitive edge in attaining their health
career goals due to Missouri AHEC's resources and partnerships with
nursing schools and universities.
Shadowing experiences and mentoring with local health care professionals:
- Academic
Workshops with hands-on science labs, professional skill-building
seminars, and presentations by nursing schools/colleges;
- Customized
career counseling including information on financial aid and other
educational resources;
- Priority
consideration for financial aid from the PRIMO
forgivable loan and the Health
Professional Nursing Student Loan
- Access to
a variety of other opportunities including paid internships, visiting
with legislators, community service projects, and more!
Who should
apply to the ACES program?
- Students
in grades 9-12 who want to pursue a career as a nurse (LPN, ADN,
BSN, MSN, APN, Diploma)
- Students
who live in a rural or health
professional shortage area.
- Students
with at least a 2.5 GPA.
How do I
apply for the ACES program?
Contact the AHEC Youth Health Careers Educator
and complete this application
form.
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