The Upstate Regional Coalition is a group of professionals who have joined in an effort to increase the diversity of the S.C. Health Care Workforce. The Upstate Coalition is one of four coalitions throughout South Carolina enabled by funding from a Duke Endowment grant to SC AHEC. This three-year grant includes several statewide initiatives such as a Teach-the-Teacher Academy, a Mentoring Program, a Parental Involvement Program, a Health Careers Preparatory Instructional Program for secondary students and a Promotional Campaign. The Upstate Coalition will focus on four strategies:
Student Motivation
Develop and implement an evidenced-base mentoring program to motivate minority students to explore, select and continue in a health-related career.
Academic Preparation
Support the implementation of the SC EEDA by identifying public resources relation to academic success and coordinate/facilitate T.V. Program to disseminate, through broadcast, academic pipeline information.
Parental Support
Equip parents of K-12 minority students with emphasis on those in Middle School/Junior High School by providing information and resources about the benefits and advantages of choosing health-related careers.
Community Awareness
Inform minority communities about the benefits and requirements of health related professions.
If you or your organization would be interested in joining the upstate coalition, please contact co-chairs for the upstate region listed below:
Lora Finch
Carolina High School & Academy
864.355.2316
Jacqueline P. Williams
Greenville TEC, Brashier Campus
864.228.5067
