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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif., -- Teens seeking jobs and teens
undecided about their career goals should consider opportunities
in the health services industry. "It's where the jobs
are," says Renee Ward, founder/executive director of
Teens4Hire.org.
"Health services workers at all levels of education and
training are in demand," says Ward. As a result, a health
services recruitment campaign to educate and attract the teen
labor force into the field has begun on www.teens4hire.org
, a national online service that allows employers to reach
high school students and graduates, early college students
and young adults seeking full-time careers. The service is
free for teenagers.
"Teens, our workforce of tomorrow, are not aware of
the labor shortages that exist in this industry or its job
growth potential. Nurses and just about every key medical
specialty have a shortfall of workers," says Ward. Students
pursuing these fields are almost guaranteed employment after
education and/or training. In some cases, four year college
degrees are not required for high-paying careers.
In the "Careers in Health Services" section of
www.teens4hire.org , teens will get an overview of the types
of jobs available, education, skills and talent required,
occupational outlook, and an opportunity to apply online for
existing job openings.
The human resource executives of NewYork-Presbyterian, The
University Hospitals of Columbia and Cornell provide valuable
information for teens on the site including an interactive
Q&A area. "Their day-to-day recruitment challenges
confirm the real need for this service," says Ms. Ward.
"We hope more health services establishments will follow
the lead of NewYork-Presbyterian by publicizing their openings,
nurturing, and wooing our young job seekers."
Timing couldn't be better. The current economy has produced
a bad job market for teens. "Teen employment is down
to a 37-year low," says Andrew Sum, director of the Center
for Labor Market Studies at Northeastern University.
Today, teens with the right aptitude and motivation can find
rewarding career opportunities in the health services industry.
For more information go to www.teens4hire.org .
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