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At BQLI AHEC, we are dedicated to empowering diverse individuals and organizations across Brooklyn, Queens, and Long Island. We provide crucial support to students aspiring to enter the healthcare field, offering educational opportunities and exposure to various healthcare careers. Additionally, we serve as a valuable resource for educators, community health organizations, and healthcare organizations, actively engaging and collaborating to uplift underserved communities and contribute to building a robust, culturally competent health workforce.
Whether you are a student, an educator, a community health organization, or a healthcare organization. BQLI AHEC is here to support your goals and contribute to a healthier, more equitable future for our communities.
Healthcare career exploration can start at any age. BQLI AHEC hosts programs for middle and high school students who are interested in learning more about a future career in a health profession.
BQLI AHEC also has opportunities for students who are already enrolled in a health careers program.
BQLI AHEC offers a variety of free career exploration programs for middle, high school, and college students, as well as community members and organizations.
Programs can be in person, online, or through utilizing virtual tools, and cover topics from CPR to Narcan training.
BQLI AHEC works with organizations to host educational events that address community health-focused issues and provide healthcare training opportunities on a range of topics.
BQLI AHEC is also participating in the Opioid Prevention Education Project, intending to bring the community together to take meaningful action against the opioid crisis.
We help organizations overcome recruitment, training, and retention challenges with innovative workforce development solutions.
From pipeline-to-practice programs to custom learning management systems and recruitment
AHEC is supported in part by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under Grant number U77HP16459 and project title New York State Area Health Education Center System. The information or content and conclusions are those of the author and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.
BQLI-AHEC is a member of the NYSAHEC System and the National AHEC Organization (NAO).