Pathways for K-12
Achievable Dream High School Partnership
The Virginia Tech and Achievable Dream Academy partnership was established in 2009 to help Virginia Tech and the Commonwealth of Virginia achieve its goals related to college access and success. Achievable Dream high schoolers visit VTCSOM annually, and participate in hands-on/ minds-on STEM enrichment activities that focus on health careers.
Health Enrichment Learning Program (HELP)
In partnership with Lincoln Terrace Elementary School, VTCSOM administers the Health Enrichment Learning Program (HELP), an educational outreach program for 3rd grade students to help ignite their curiosity in science and health-related fields.
Health Professions Enrichment Program (HPEP)
In partnership with Virginia Tech’s College Access Collaborative, the Blue Ridge Partnership for Health Science Careers, and school districts in southwest Virginia, VTCSOM administers the Health Professions Enrichment Program (HPEP), an educational outreach program for 9th and 10th-grade students who are interested in and passionate about science and health-related careers. This program is open to eligible students statewide with a focus on students in southwest Virginia.
JumpStart for Juniors and Seniors
An educational outreach program for 11th and 12th graders who have shown a passion and commitment to pursuing science and healthcare professions at the college level and beyond. The JumpStart program for juniors and seniors provides students with an in-depth look at life as a pre-med student, medical student, and a medical professional. It provides participants the opportunity to learn about medical careers, problem-based learning, teamwork, conflict-resolution, and strength utilization. The program also provides important leadership development skills as successful applicants will serve as student mentors and advisors for the 9th and 10th grade students in our Health Professions Enrichment Program (HPEP). VTCSOM partners with Virginia Tech’s College Access Collaborative, the Blue Ridge Partnership for Health Science Careers, and school districts in southwest Virginia. This program is open to eligible students statewide with a focus on students in southwest Virginia.