Why Choose a Career in Healthcare? 

Whether you are a high school student or wondering if you’ve chosen the right college major or an adult looking to make a change, there are so many options in health care!  

Not Only Doctors and Nurses 

While we do need more doctors and nurses, there are many different career paths you can take with varying amounts of education required, salary ranges, and opportunities for advancement.  There are options of where to work – if you don’t like hospitals, you may find an opportunity for you in long term care or behavioral health.  If you want the fast paced environment of an emergency room or ICU, then a hospital setting may be right for you.  There are even non-clinical options for people who do not want a lot of contact with patients.  Healthcare offers the opportunity to be something amazing and truly make a difference.  Healthcare is where passion meets purpose!  

Room to Grow 

Not only does healthcare offer a variety of career options, but it also offers interesting and rewarding career ladders and opportunities for advancement. You won’t feel “stuck” in healthcare!  Individuals can begin their career at one level, then move up or step over to a new role, all while building on their skills and experience.  

In-Demand Jobs 

Healthcare offers stable jobs, with good pay and benefits.  There will continue to be a need for healthcare workers as demand for services continues to grow with an aging population and the supply of healthcare professionals decreases due to retirements.  Healthcare organizations across the state are hiring now and will continue to have opportunities for a variety of healthcare workers in the future.