There are many CTE Centers in Vermont each offering a variety of programs for students interested in health and medicine. Program offerings and details vary by center, but many offer opportunities to earn industry-recognized credentials while still in high school.

Addison County

• Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center, Middlebury

Bennington County

• Southwest VT Regional Technical School District, Bennington

Caledonia County

• Lyndon Institute Career and Technical Education
• St. Johnsbury Academy Adult Education
• St. Johnsbury Academy Career and Technical Education

Chittenden County

• Burlington Technical Center
• Center for Technology, Essex

Essex County

• Canaan Technical Center

Franklin County

• Cold Hollow Career Center, Enosburg Falls
• Northwest Career & Technical Center, St. Albans

Lamoille County

• Green Mountain Technology and Career Center, Hyde Park
• Green Mountain Technology and Career Center Adult Ed, Hyde Park

Orange County

• Randolph Technical Career Center
• River Bend Career and Technical Center, Bradford

Orleans County

• North Country Career Center, Newport
• North Country Career Center Adult Education, Newport

Rutland County

• Stafford Technical Center, Rutland

Washington County

• Central Vermont Career Center, Barre

Windham County

• Windham Regional Career Center, Brattleboro

Windsor County

• Hartford Area Career & Technology Center, White River Junction
• River Valley Technical Center, Springfield

For Grades: 10 11 12

Every year, the University of New England hosts a free health career exploration camp for high school students from rural or underserved communities to participate in hands-on activities to learn about careers in health care. In addition, they learn about the college admissions process.

During the camp, students learn about careers in dental hygiene, dental medicine, osteopathic medicine, neuroscience, neurodevelopmental and related disabilities treatment, nursing, occupational therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant, and public health.

Applications are accepted from students throughout the US. Maine students from rural and underserved communities and those who have more limited access to such opportunities will be given priority consideration.

https://www.une.edu/ahec/pipeline-programs#healthcareerscamp

This seven week program at Mt. Ascutney Hospital is offered during the summer each year and is open to junior and senior high school students in the Upper Valley area.

As a Daring to Care volunteer, you’ll learn firsthand what it’s like to work in a busy, modern hospital, assisting patients, families and staff every day – and gaining experience that will enhance your high school resume and college application. Daring to Care volunteers attend classes in basic health care skills such as communication, confidentiality, and more. Following 15 hours of classroom work, students then have the opportunity to volunteer for rotations in various hospital departments and long-term care settings.

https://www.mtascutneyhospital.org/careers/daring-care

The Dartmouth Health High School Foundations Summer Internship Program combines paid work, professional development, mentoring, and experiential learning into a robust summer experience. Its goal is to spark a lasting interest in the many career pathways available in the healthcare industry while also offering you the opportunity to practice important workplace skills.

This program is for students going into their junior or senior year of high school and local or regional to the Dartmouth Health System.

https://dhwri.org/internship-programs/high-school-summer-internships-program/

The CDC Museum Public Health Academy Online Summer Course is a web-based course with both synchronous and asynchronous components. The course reflects the museum’s mission of educating the public about CDC’s work. Admission is open to high-school students during the summer before their junior or senior years.
https://www.cdc.gov/museum/education/online-learning/

College Freshmen, Sophomores, Juniors
A free summer program for students to explore their interests in medicine, dentistry, nursing, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, public health, and more. The program takes place at 11 partner institutions across the US and offers students a chance to develop competencies for becoming successful applicants to health profession programs, plan academic journeys, get clinical exposure, and network.

https://www.shpep.org