The Area Health Education Centers (AHEC) program recruits individuals from rural backgrounds into health professions and provides community-based training and education in underserved areas to develop a healthcare workforce with a focus on primary care. We prepare individuals through field placements in community-based organizations, health centers, and clinics, and conduct interdisciplinary training involving various health professionals. We offer continuing education programs for professionals providing care in underserved areas, implement effective program measurement and evaluation strategies, and establish youth public health programs to recruit high school students into health careers.