Your Pathway to a Successful Career in Health

Explore healthcare professions, find training programs, and connect with industry partners.

Why Choose Healthcare?

Fast-Growing Industry

Join one of the region’s fastest-growing job sectors, with employers recruiting specialized workers to meet rising demand for medical services. The Central Coast is experiencing a particularly high surge in the need for health care services due to its aging population.

High-Earning Potential

Earn a competitive salary that can support you and your family to grow, and thrive, on the Central Coast. Health care practitioners earn 64% higher wages than the average U.S. worker.

Positive Community Impact

Make a difference by providing essential health services and contributing to the wellness of your community. By joining the health care field, your work can make a positive — and profound — impact.

Explore Healthcare Careers

Use our interactive tool to explore a variety of career pathways in the health industry. Based on your choices, we’ll build your personalized pathway to take you step-by-step from the classroom to your future career.

Success Stories

Real Stories From Graduates

It gives me a lot of happiness to think that despite the obstacles I was able to achieve my dreams. I know that I still have a long way to go to get where I want to be and what I want to accomplish. I still want to study to be a pediatric assistant. I know that I will achieve it. I will continue to move forward and look for opportunities.

K-16 Collaborative

The Central Coast K-16 Regional Collaborative is a collective impact initiative of K-12, higher education, and industry partners working together to address educational and economic inequities in the region. Serving a population of 2.5 million across six counties, we strive to break down barriers and bridge gaps in access to resources, support, and opportunities for all learners.