Healthcare Career Information

Have you considered a career working in a hospital?

The Healthcare Industry is one of the fastest growing workforces. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS Report) has projected strong employment growth in Health Services with twice the overall economic growth. The industry needs you to make an impact by caring for the people of our community in our hospitals. At a time when many industries are laying off employees, the healthcare industry needs workers. You will find information here to help in looking at a healthcare career and job opportunities in the industry.

Healthcare careers offer flexibility and many part-time opportunities, because care is delivered on a 7-day, 24-hour basis. Some careers are available with training after high school graduation. Others require added years of study and training.

Health careers in Texas

Hot Jobs: A Cool Guide to Health Careers can be accessed online at www.texashotjobs.org or by contacting the DFWHC Workforce Center staff. This guide if put together by Texas Area Health Education Centers.

Careers in nursing

The Bureau of Labor Statistics has named registered nurses as the number one occupation with the largest job growth from 2002 to 2012. Information on nursing careers.