At Beaufort Memorial, we believe investing in our employees is an important part of not only our growth as an organization, but your personal and professional growth as well. That’s why we are dedicated to helping our employees thrive in their careers with a program called People Achieving Their Highest (PATH).
If you’re looking to grow and advance your career, PATH is an unparalleled opportunity to pursue a certification or degree.
The Beaufort Memorial PATH Program encompasses personal development pathways within five career clusters:
If your professional goals change over time, simply choose another cluster — Beaufort Memorial will support you every step of the way.
The PATH program is designed to provide support throughout your journey. PATH participants receive:
Beaufort Memorial hosts 12-week class sessions with coursework developed by the National Healthcareer Association to prepare staff to become phlebotomists, clinical medical assistants, nursing assistants, patient care technicians, electrocardiogram technicians and more. Courses, skills labs and on-the-job training are led by Beaufort Memorial education department staff.
Participants interested in following a nursing or other allied health professional path are encouraged to enroll at an accredited university or college such as the University of South Carolina Beaufort or Technical College of the Lowcountry. Tuition scholarships are available through the PATH Program in addition to organizational discounts on tuition. Other continuing education is available at no cost to Beaufort Memorial staff through the Lowcountry Area Health Education Centers (AHEC).
We offer several different scholarships to assist employees as they work toward their goals:
If you are interested in growing your career at Beaufort Memorial, you can register and apply for scholarships through the Beaufort Memorial Hospital Foundation. The scholarship application process also includes submitting two letters of recommendation and writing a personal essay about why you are interested in growing your health care career at Beaufort Memorial.
The Beaufort Memorial PATH Program has been funded through an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant from Beaufort County and the BMH Foundation, as well as partnerships with Beaufort County School District, UCSB and TCL.
Ready to fulfill your true potential and get on the path to the career you want? To learn more, email PATHprogram@bmhsc.org today to speak with a PATH Program coordinator. We look forward to helping you succeed!