According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, health care will generate 3.3 million new wage and salary jobs between 2012 and 2022, more than any other industry. The Eastern Washington Area Health Education Center (EWAHEC) is committed to developing pathways for diverse and economically disadvantaged students to pursue careers in the health professions.
Washington has a state association of the Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA). More information about the Washington State HOSA Association can be found here.
The Allied Health Center of Excellence has created a Healthcare Pathway Resource Guide. This amazing asset can be found here.