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