Exploring Healthcare Careers

This project is funded by The Workforce Investment Board of Will County, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and The United States Department of Labor. Equal Opportunity Employment Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

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EXPLORING EXPLORING HEALTHCARE HEALTHCARE CAREERS CAREERS WWW.JJC.EDU WWW.JOBS4PEOPLE.ORG

HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY OVERVIEW It takes a network of connected and specialized services to make up the healthcare industry. Nursing homes, hospitals, doctor's offices, outpatient surgery centers, and other facilities provide a wide range of healthcare services.

Overall, they share a common goal of providing services to treat illness, maintain wellness and manage disease. For workers in healthcare, helping people is the core of their jobs.

Of course, you don’t have to stick to one career pathway.

You may start in one career and advance with experience and education into something different.

There are various professions and job specializations in the healthcare industry. Whether you are interested in assisting medical doctors, responding to emergencies, or organizing medical records and information, there are many opportunities for growing and developing in this industry.

Jobs4people.org provides information about careers in healthcare and includes local Will County job postings, training programs and financial aid advice to help find the right fit for you.

Employ ment i n health care occupa tions i projec s ted to grow 16% in the ne xt ten ye ars!

ABOUT HEALTHCARE JOBS The Workforce Services Division of Will County has identified 17 high-demand jobs with available training programs in the healthcare field. Certain healthcare occupations may require testing or licensure. Most require drug testing and criminal background checks.

IN-DEMAND OCCUPATIONS Please visit Illinois Worknet's website by using the QR code above for an updated list of training providers approved in the Healthcare Industry.

HEALTHCARE CAREERS YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR AFTER COMPLETING TRAINING:

Dental Assistant Certified Nursing Assistant Patient Care Technician Dental Hygienist Occupational Therapy Assistant Registered Nurse

Although completing the required technical training is critical to landing a job in healthcare, there are additional skills employers also look for. You must demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills to begin and advance in your career.

IS HEALTHCARE RIGHT

FOR YOU? Are you strong in science or mathematics?

Do you like to help others?

Do you like to work in teams, share information and solve problems?

Do you have strong interpersonal skills, like empathy, flexibility, and confidence?

Can you deal with pressure?

https://www.illinoisworknet.com/explore/ Pages/DemandOccs.aspx

This project is funded by The Workforce Investment Board of Will County, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and The United States Department of Labor.

Equal Opportunity Employment Program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.