- You can make a difference in the lives of others.
- Working in health care can connect you with others in a unique way and be a lot of fun.
#2 There are lots of job openings.
- There are a record number of health care positions available now. There were just under 40,000 job vacancies identified through a survey of health care and related caregiving employers earlier this year
- There will be many jobs available well into the future! Another 80,000 jobs in health care are projected to be added in Minnesota during this decade.
#3 You can start before you finish high school
- Entry-level jobs can be a steppingstone to higher level positions.
- Many in-demand health care positions can be started with a high school diploma/equivalent or less.
- Many employers provide training when you begin work – so you can learn while you earn.
- Many employers provide flexible schedules so you can work around school and activities.
#4 You'll develop valuable skills and can climb the career ladder
- You can climb the career ladder – and make more money – in health care with additional training and certification, in many cases with little or no cost to you.
- Many employers offer free on-the-job training, internships, certifications and scholarships.
#5 You can figure out if a health care career is right for you
- Explore health care in a real-world setting.
- Take the skills you gain in health care and go anywhere.
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