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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 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 jobs or 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 Teens4Hire.org , teens 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 they could fill.
The human resource executives of UCLA Healthcare Nursing provide valuable
information for teens on the site. "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 UCLA Healthcare Nursing 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 labor participation has fallen since 2002.
Today, teens with the right aptitude and motivation can find
rewarding career opportunities in the health services industry.
For more information visit Teens4Hire.org .