The Community Clinic Association of Los Angeles County (CCALAC) is at the forefront of addressing the healthcare workforce shortage by creating career pathways, building partnerships, and offering hands-on training opportunities. As the South Los Angeles Area Health Education Center (AHEC), CCALAC fosters the next generation of health professionals with a focus on medically underserved communities. CCALAC represents 65 non-profit community health centers with over 450 full-time sites throughout Los Angeles County, serving as the medical home for 1.97 million patients per year.
Our comprehensive workforce initiatives include the AHEC Scholars Program, AmeriCorps Health Fellows program, allied health internships, a Family Nurse Practitioner residency, and a resume bank. We also operate a job board that connects qualified healthcare professionals with community health centers across Los Angeles County. Additionally, CCALAC offers a wide range of training programs designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge needed to excel in community health settings, while supporting health center staff with professional development opportunities.
Through these initiatives, CCALAC prepares a diverse and culturally responsive workforce to meet the evolving needs of the county’s most under-resourced populations.
For more information, please contact the Center Director – Carlos Lanese.
Click here to view the South Los Angeles AHEC Brochure.