Your Career in Health
For more information about this resource, please contact:
Anna Yankelev, Director of Strategic Workforce Initiatives, ayankelev@hmprg.org
Have you ever thought about a career where you help others, make a difference, and build a future for you and your family?
The health world needs people like you! People from all backgrounds, with big hearts and a willingness to learn, have a place in the health workforce. For too long, many communities have been left out of jobs in public health and health care—jobs with a chance to make a difference, offer good pay, and give opportunities to grow. Now, it’s your time.
This sample guide was made just for you.
Whether you want to work in a hospital or doctor’s office, help people in your neighborhood, or support the health and safety of your community, there is a place for you.
This sample contains an example of what is included in the full version of the guide.
Coming soon: Your Career in Health (full guide)
The full guide includes:
Why Work in Health? This section explains what affects people’s health and how different jobs can help. We recommend reading this section first.
Health Career Directory: A list of more than 130 different jobs across the health workforce. This section is helpful if you’re curious about different job options and want to learn more about their requirements, salaries, and outlooks.
Career Pathway Guide: Eighteen examples of how you can move between different jobs and grow your career.
Worker Profiles: Stories of how real Chicagoans built their careers in health.
Career Support Resources: Tools and resources from our partners to help you in your career journey.