Marshall University School of Pharmacy (MUSOP) and the Heart of Appalachia Talent Search (HATS) Program have created a new partnership that will introduce middle school students to pharmacy as a possible career choice.
Together, they will launch a Career Camp from 2 -3 p.m. Thursday, June 12 at Stephen J. Kopp Hall, located at 1538 Charleston Ave. in Huntington.
This inaugural event brings together middle school students from the HATS program for an interactive introduction to pharmacy as a career. The event includes a tour of Marshall University’s pharmacy school facility, a hands-on pharmacy activity and information about MUSOP’s accelerated pathways, degree programs and more. The goal is to spark early interest in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences to help students envision their future in health care.
The Heart of Appalachia Talent Search (HATS) is a federally funded TRIO program that provides academic support and college preparation services to approximately 600 middle and high school students in Mason and Wayne counties. HATS is part of the national TRIO network, which empowers students from underrepresented backgrounds to achieve postsecondary success. Marshall University proudly sponsors the HATS program as part of its commitment to educational access and regional impact.
“This partnership with Marshall’s School of Pharmacy opens a world of opportunity for our students,” said Zac Jenkins, director of HATS. “For many, this will be their first time setting foot in a professional school setting. It’s a powerful experience to begin imagining what’s possible.”
“This partnership aligns with our mission to serve and uplift our community,” said Hannah Osburn, director of marketing and recruitment at the pharmacy school. “We’re excited to help HATS students explore pharmacy and discover the many rewarding careers in health care.”
For more information about the HATS program, contact hats@marshall.edu or visit https://www.marshall.edu/hats/.
To learn more about Marshall University School of Pharmacy, contact pharmacy@marshall.edu or visit www.marshall.edu/pharmacy.