Posted on November 24, 2009

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Health Jobs Start Here

URL: http://www.healthjobsstarthere.com/

Mission:
To help Californians find jobs in the healthcare industry.

Background:
Health Jobs Start Here is a program that the California Wellness Foundation designed to introduce the state's residents to the healthcare field — one of the fastest-growing fields in California. As the site notes, healthcare jobs go beyond doctors and nurses, with many positions offering good pay and requiring only a few months or years of training, rather than a traditional college degree.

Outstanding Web Features:
Visitors to the Health Jobs Start Here Web site can complete a questionnaire to help them determine which healthcare job might be right for them. Features such as "A Day in the Life" provide individual perspectives on different health professions, such as dentistry, health administration, and therapy services. The site also offers a database of job openings, which can be sent by e-mail alert, as well as resume and interview tips, and information on choosing the right training program and finding financial aid. Via Facebook and MySpace, users can ask questions about what it's like to work in a health job or how to get started.

President and CEO, California Wellness Foundation: Gary L. Yates

Main Office:
California Wellness Foundation
6320 Canoga Avenue, Suite 1700
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Tel: (818) 702-1900
Fax: (818) 702-1999
E-mail: info@calwellness.org