South Central Wisconsin Area Health Education Center, Inc.

South Central Wisconsin Area Health Education Center, Inc., doing business as South Central WI Ahec, is a non-profit, tax-exempt corporate entity located in Beloit, Wisconsin, that has been registered in SAM.gov since February 2012. The organization specializes in healthcare workforce development and education, focusing on advancing health equity in rural and underserved communities through targeted educational and training initiatives. As a regional component of the Wisconsin AHEC (Area Health Education Center) program, the organization works closely with the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health to support healthcare professional development across various educational stages.

The organization receives federal grant sub-awards from the University of Wisconsin System, primarily funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). Through these grants, South Central WI Ahec provides comprehensive community-based learning opportunities for diverse populations, including high school students, college health profession students, and practicing healthcare professionals. The grant-funded program aims to increase the diversity, distribution, and development of the healthcare workforce by offering educational programs and creating partnerships with community-level organizations. Specifically, the organization assists in developing and administering educational programs across seven regional centers, with a core mission of expanding healthcare education and training opportunities in underserved areas. The consistent grant awards from September 2022 to October 2024 demonstrate the organization's ongoing commitment to healthcare workforce development and its effectiveness in delivering targeted educational initiatives.