Health Career Connections (HCC) is a national non-profit that inspires and empowers undergraduate students, recent graduates and HCC Alumni, particularly those from under-represented or disadvantaged backgrounds to choose and successfully pursue authentic healthcare and public health careers.
HCC’s program connects college students with internship opportunities through which they gain the necessary exposure, experience, and mentorship to discover and launch their authentic health careers. HCC offers an educational stipend, so the expense is not a barrier to participating in this opportunity as is often the case for underrepresented students. In addition, HCC connects participants with diverse role models, fosters community support, and provides specialized training to inspire and prepare program participants to become change agents in their organizations, communities, and our nation.
HCC connects organizations in all health sectors with talented and diverse future health professionals and leaders. Interns support priority projects and programs that optimize organizational performance, foster innovation, and drive growth. HCC’s ultimate aim is to improve the health of populations by motivating and developing greater numbers of value-driven, capable and diverse leaders and health professionals.