If you have participated in a BSCP program (student conference, symposium, skills workshops), we encourage you to list your participation in BSCP on your resume!

City of Springfield
Department of Health and Human Services
95 State Street, 201
Springfield, MA 01103

P: (413) 787-6756
F: (413) 787-6458

Director: Brenda Evans

Contact: Brenda Evans
P: (413) 787-6756
F: (413) 787-6458

Pioneer Valley Area Health Education Center

Year Program Started: 1984

Max. Participants/Year: 150

Program Timeframe: year-round

Academic Level Targeted: grades 9-12

Racial/Ethnic Focus: African American, Asian American/Pacific Islander, Native American, White non-Hispanic, Latino

Type of Program: mentoring, career/academic planning, health and human service careers exploration, workshops on adolescent health and public health

Program Attributes: counseling provided, mentors/advisors provided, academic support for English, math, science and job shadowing

Program Acceptance Requirements: area of residence (Springfield), attendance and participation mandatory

Primary Science Discipline(s) Targeted: medicine, dental/oral health, health, and human service careers