About the Health Careers Opportunity Academy
The Health Careers Opportunity Program is committed to nurturing the next generation of health care professionals. Our mission is to provide support and opportunities for individuals passionate about making a difference in the health sector, regardless of their background. This program is your stepping stone to a fulfilling career, offering guidance, resources, and mentorship to help you navigate the path to becoming a healthcare professional.
Program Details
You can spend part of your summer (and get paid!) to prepare for college and an exciting career in health care.
The Health Careers Opportunity Program Summer Ambassador Academy will accept only 35 students interested in attending college to pursue a career in health care.
To qualify, you must be:
- Rising senior in a high school located in the designated Health Careers Opportunity Program target service area (Delta Region)
- Arkansas, Ashley, Bradley, Calhoun, Chicot, Cleveland, Columbia, Crittenden, Dallas, Desha, Drew, Jefferson, Lee, Lincoln, Monroe, Ouachita, Phillips, Sevier, St. Francis, Union
- Enrolled in school in the Health Careers Opportunity Program target service area
- Must be a citizen, non-citizen national of the United States, an individual lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the United States
No minimum GPA is required!
The 2024 Summer Residential Academy will be hosted on campus by UAPB.
Students will have the opportunity to live on campus – housing, food and transportation will be provided – and earn $75 per day for participating in the six-week program.
The program will provide the selected students:
- an overview of healthcare careers currently in demand.
- Life and study skills to be successful in college.
- Leadership skills to improve their interactions during and after college.
- A college experience! Residence life, campus activities and more…
Dates and Location
The Arkansas Delta Health Careers Opportunity Program Summer Academy will be a six-week residential academy held June 17-July 26, 2024, on the campus of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. More details to follow.
Eligibility
- Rising senior in a high school located in the designated Health Careers Opportunity Program target service area (Delta Region)
- Enrolled in school in the Health Careers Opportunity Program target service area
- Must be a citizen, non-citizen national of the United States, or an individual lawfully admitted for permanent residence to the United States
Benefits
- Scholarships for health professional students
- Health career exposure
- Assistance with financial aid and college enrollment procedures
- Academic support services, educational enrichment, and skill development
- Monthly meetings/workshops focused on financial aid planning, health disparities, stress management, public health, etc.
Informational Sessions
The Arkansas Delta Health Careers Opportunity Program Academy will hold a series of informational sessions for those who are interested in learning more about the program. Please register in advance for one of the following sessions.