OVERARCHING GOAL
Our objective is to grow our own health workforce by focusing on three primary areas: employers, education and youth. Collaboration is the project's foundation. Here's how it works:
EDUCATORS
We're joining forces with educators to integrate more health-related information into the curriculum, and to to develop educational pathways at the high school level.
SO MANY CAREER OPTIONS!
Del Norte County and Tribal Lands health and wellness professionals are in demand and health careers are more attainable than local youth realize! Here are just a few of the careers available:
Nursing - licensed vocational nurse, registered nurse, nurse practitioner
Providers and specialties - medical doctor, physician’s assistant
Social work - social worker, eligibility worker
Public health - health educator, community health worker
Mental health - behavioral health specialist, marriage and family therapist
Pharmacy - pharmacist, pharmacy tech
Therapists - occupational therapists, physical therapists
Technicians - radiologist, lab tech
Dental - dentist, dental hygienist, dental assistant
Emergency medical - paramedic, EMT
Veterinary - veterinarian, vet tech
Allied health - chiropractor, physical therapist acupuncturist
Ancillary positions - medical IT, facilities manager
Administrative - human resources, administrative services
Home health - home health aide, personal care assistant
SUPPORTING YOUTH
We’re working to support and encourage youth interested in health careers with year-round support programs such as seminars, mentoring, and job training:
- Health Pathway Workshops
- Summer Youth Training Academy
- E3 Summer Employment Program
- Work based learning opportunities with local health employers
LOCAL EMPLOYERS
Local healthcare providers are engaging in the work by providing three levels of support:
- School outreach and guest speakers
- Work-based learning opportunities
- Workforce development policies and move-up
OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS
