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Your journey as a health professional begins today. Take steps to enter the health workforce, find opportunities to fund your career development, and explore resources about training and specific health topics.
Get your health career education and training paid for
Did you know that scholarships and financial assistance are available to you when you pursue a career in health?
Health care and social assistance is projected to have the largest growth and be the fastest growing industry sector between 2023-33.
— U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
The future of care is here. Be part of it.
New technologies are transforming health care by allowing providers to spend more time with their patients and to give support to those in need. These new tools, including AI, help enhance care by reducing administrative burdens on health professionals and allowing them to focus on what matters most – their patients.
Though new technologies may disrupt many industries in the coming years by providing automation, health positions provide stable careers in the face of these changes because they rely on human interaction and hands-on care. That's why we need more health and behavioral health workers now and in the future. Begin your health career today.
Yesenia's Story
Meet Yesenia Castillo and learn why she decided to pursue a nursing degree.
Jobs available now
Rural communities need more health professionals. And they are some of the most rewarding communities to live and work in.
Make a difference for the millions of Americans seeking help for mental health, drug, and alcohol issues. There are opportunities for workers at all education levels.
Reasons to begin a purpose-driven career in health
If you want a future career that lets you earn a living while helping individuals and communities, consider a career in health.
Did you know that:
- There are many options for a health career other than being a doctor or nurse?
- There are health jobs that don't require a college degree?
- You can try out health career paths while you are still in high school?
- You can get training and start working without taking on student loan debt?
- Some health careers offer flexibility in the hours that you work, work locations, telework, and more?
- You can have the opportunity to make a difference in the health and well-being of others?
Growing the health workforce
Doulas provide for a pregnant person’s social and physical needs before, during, and after birth. There are programs and support available for those who want to help with women's and maternal health.
