• Link to HASPI  (HEALTH AND SCIENCE PIPELINE INITIATIVE)
  HASPI is a collaborative effort among entities in San Diego County and throughout California to improve students’ ultimate success in healthcare careers.  The initiative supports middle and high school health career pathway programs, as well as student transitions to higher education.  HASPI is a network of middle schools, high schools, community colleges, universities, industry, and community organizations that are actively preparing students for college science courses and health training programs.  The course sequence includes Medical Life Science, STEM Physical Science, Medical Biology, Medical Chemistry, Medical Anatomy and Physiology (or Medical Microbiology/Biotechnology), and CTE/ROP offerings. Community college partners are engaged in student outreach and advising; and local industry partners support career exploration activities, including internship programs.  HASPI provides teacher and counselor professional development, curriculum resources, and other program development/coordination assistance at no charge, in a variety of locations throughout the state.  See schedule below for the next workshop near you.    

Chick HERE for the 2011-2012 HASPI/HWI Workshop Schedule

• Link to the Center of Excellence Path2CareersThe COE Path2Careers site offers counseling tools and program development tools on hybrid vehicle technicians and logistics occupations.  It also provides career information on many occupations in healthcare, green industries, water utilities and logistics.  Upcoming projects will showcase opportunities in mobile media, bio-energy and solar industries.  In addition to fact sheets, they are working on new career videos for emerging occupations.   
  

California Community Colleges' Virtual Career Center

Career Counseling professionals, faculty and administrators are encouraged to check out

CA Career Cafe.  This virtual career center advises students on career choices through portals such as: Get Started, Get a Pathway, Get Experience, Get Help, and Get Hired.  The Career Cafe is easy, free and open 24/7! 

Health Career Center

Figuring out which healthcare career or health occupation to pursue, or simply finding a good job, can be a difficult and time consuming endeavor. Healthcareercenter.org was created to help aspiring healthcare and medical students and job seekers make better, more informed career choices by providing them with highly relevant, reliable and up-to-date job search, career development, and employment information

• Healthcare Careers: Information for High School Students

  If you're a high school student considering a career in healthcare, congratulations! The healthcare field is full of exciting opportunities for people of all education levels and abilities. Read on for key factors to keep in mind as you weigh the pros and cons of a career in healthcare, as well as snapshots of several healthcare jobs and links to additional resources.