Connect Experiences

Personalized Career Planning

December 2026–January 2027 • Virtual

Meet individually with an AHEC advisor to clarify your goals and create a Rising Rural Health Leaders experience that supports your future. You’ll receive personalized guidance as you select a field experience, identify professional opportunities, and begin building a plan for your healthcare career.

Mentor Connections

January–May 2027 • Virtual

Build a meaningful relationship with a student who has been where you are and can share their experiences and support your journey. Through one-on-one or small-group conversations, you’ll gain insight into healthcare education, career pathways, professional challenges and the next steps toward your goals.

AHEC Connects

January–March 2027 • Virtual

Build practical skills that can help you stand out as you prepare for graduate school, professional programs, and future career opportunities. There are four AHEC Connects that are required to as part of the program.

Required AHEC Connects

SWAY Personal Essay Development

Jan. 25, 2027 • 6-7:30 p.m.

Sway Essay provides support in the development of personal statements that are designed to tell your story authentically, and help you stand out in college, graduate, or professional school applications.

Resume and Interview Skills Workshop

Feb. 4, 2027 • 6-8 p.m. • Virtual

Are you curious about what’s next in your career? Have you looked at your resume too many times and wonder, is this enough or is this too much? Are you nervous about interviewing? At this session, have these questions answered and so much more!

The Power of Emotional Intelligence in Healthcare

March 1, 2027 • 6-7:30 p.m. • Virtual

Develop greater self-awareness and relationship skills that can help you communicate, collaborate, and lead more effectively.