The HPOG HOPES Program trains eligible students for careers in high-demand healthcare fields. The Pathways to Healthcare Program trains low-income eligible students for careers in high-demand healthcare fields. The program is funded by a Health Profession Opportunity Grant (HPOG) from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. In partnership with the Pima County Arizona@Work, this grant hel
ps the College meet the demand for skilled professionals in the local healthcare industry and provides low-income Pima County residents with opportunities for stable employment and a professional career. STUDENT BENEFITS:
PCC's Pathways to Healthcare Program provides opportunities for:
personalized assessment
pre-college basic skills development
career services
scholarships
financial aid
tutoring
internships or clinical placements
developmental education opportunities (if needed)
assistance with support services
WHO IS ELIGIBLE? To be eligible, you must be a Pima County Resident, 18 years or older AND:
at or below 70% of the Lower Living Income (LLIS) Standards as set by the U.S. Department of Labor
OR
Employed and living at or below 130% of the LLIS
OR
Receiving nutritional or financial assistance from the Arizona Department of Economic Security
GET STARTED WITH AN INFORMATION SESSION! Pathways to Healthcare Program information sessions are offered at various locations. At the session, you will learn about the healthcare training programs available to help you enter a rewarding career in healthcare. Information sessions are held weekly. Check out our calendar link at tiny.cc/HPOGHOPES-Calendar
For information on the next available session, call 520-206-5250. HPOG is a study funded by the federal government which is being conducted to determine how these training opportunities help people improve their skills and find better jobs. During the study, all new eligible applicants will be selected by lottery to participate in these training opportunities. Not all eligible applicants will be selected to participate in these opportunities. www.acf.hhs.gov/ofa/programs/hpog.
