
Gateway to Health Careers (GTHC) is transforming the future of healthcare across the Texas Panhandle by providing rural high school students with access to health science education, hands-on training, and real-world clinical experiences. Through partnerships with local schools, healthcare providers, and educational organizations, the program helps students explore rewarding careers in nursing, allied health, and other healthcare professions while still in high school.
Your donation directly supports students in communities that often lack access to specialized healthcare training programs. Contributions help provide educational resources, skills labs, clinical experiences, certification opportunities, and instructor support that prepare students for success in the healthcare workforce. Students can earn valuable credentials such as Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) and Certified Patient Care Technician (C-PCT), creating pathways to employment and higher education.
By supporting Gateway to Health Careers, you are also investing in the long-term health of rural communities. The program helps develop a local healthcare workforce, reducing shortages and strengthening hospitals, clinics, and care facilities throughout the region. Many graduates choose to remain in or return to their hometowns, bringing valuable skills back to the communities that need them most.
Every donation helps create opportunities, build careers, and improve healthcare access for future generations across the Texas Panhandle.