UC Davis School of Medicine

7th Annual Stockton Health Empowerment Conference (SHEC)  Saturday, February 6, 2021

*Free Registration  *Virtual Conference workshops, panels, and activities

SHEC aims to empower, motivate, and provide information about health professions to students from disadvantaged backgrounds. As a diverse medical school with students from all walks of life, we want to provide resources and wisdom from our learned experiences to students aspiring a career in healthcare. This conference will encourage conversations about: long-term goals, college admissions, financial aid, health profession careers, educational achievement, community service, research, and encourage self-growth. 

AGENDA

 Prince William Sound College Spring 2021

Alaska Tech Learners Courses 

Tech A120 Commercial Web Page Development - 3 Credit

Tech A125 Web Database Systems - 3 Credit

 Free Tuition for participating high school students! 

Alaska Vocational Technical Center (AVTEC)

Introduction to Nautical Skills Online Jan.19-Feb. 25, 2021

Upon successful completion of the Nautical Skills class, high school students are eligible to receive tuition and room and board funds to assist them with the completion of a wide range of USCG approved courses at AVTEC.  Many Alaskan students have become fully licensed, highly employable professional merchant mariners while still in high school, debt-free!   

Fairbanks Native Association

Allied Health Pathways Program Application

The Allied Health Pathways Program will result in post-secondary credits for participating students in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District (FNSBSD) as well as attainment of Health Industry-recognized credentials and certifications. It is a partnership between Fairbanks Native Association’s Johnson-O’Malley program and the FNSBSD.

American Red Cross

First Aid for Severe Trauma (FAST)

The FAST course will be offered at no charge to students attending high school. Students that complete the course will obtain a two-year certification.  The course will provide training on how to:

Recognize and stop a life-threatening bleeding emergency
Communicate effectively during an emergency
Safeguard rescuers and the trauma victim
Safely position the trauma victim
Apply direct pressure and tourniquets

PTAC Crew Scholarship for HVAC Students Due: TBD

Associated Builders and Contractors Scholarship Due: July 2021

Career & Technical Education US Presidential Scholars Program Due: October 16, 2020

American Welding Society Scholarship Due: After November 30, 2020 for seniors graduating in 2021 (Current application cycle for students attending school or training prior to May 2021)

Alaska Air Carriers Association Scholarships Due: January 1, 2021

Marine Corps Career & Technical Education Scholarship Application available all year

HOSA Scholarship Due: TBD

Better Business Bureau Students of Integrity Scholarship Due: TBD 

Mike Rowe Work Ethic Scholarship Program Due: TBD

Associated General Contractors of Alaska, Inc. Scholarship Due: TBD

Associated General Contractors of Alaska & UAF Scholarship Due: February 15, 2021

AOPA High School Flight Training Scholarship Due: February 14, 2021

Charlie H. Selman Memorial Scholarship (Students who are planning a career in the Hospitality Industry) Due: April 1, 2021

Alaska Hotel and Lodging Association Scholarship Due:TBD

Rees HVACR and Water Heating Technician Program Scholarship Due: Year-round. Review deadlines October 1st and June 1st.

Horatio Alger Career & Technical Scholarship Due: April 15, 2021 (Application available February 15, 2021)

Engineering, Marketing, and Web Development Scholarship Due: June 15, 2021

Alaska Performance Scholarship: Complete Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) by June 30 each year  - (WorkKeys® combined score of 13, with no individual score under 4 is required - See your counselor for more information)

GVEA Career & Technical Education Scholarship Due: July 31, 2021 (Application available April 1, 2021)

Nursing.org Financial Aid for Nursing Students Various Due Dates

Nursing.org Financial Aid for Minority Students Various Due Dates

National Technical Honor Society Scholarships (To apply, schools must have an active NTHS chapter)

NCCER & Build Your Future/NTHS Scholarship Due: March 1, 2021 (Application available October 1, 2020) 

SkillsUSA/NTHS Scholarship Due: TBD

DECA Scholarship Due: TBD (Application available September 2020)