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The Rising Need For Rural Health Care Workers
Through the Opportunity Now Colorado grant, Family Health West has created solutions to help individuals in our community begin or advance careers in the medical field, thus filling needed health care positions.
Local residents with a desire to make a career advancement by pursuing a career in health care, with a heart to serve the community they know and love. This may include:
• High school students interested in medical careers
• Individuals seeking opportunities for career advancements or change
• Current health care workers looking for career laddering
Our Career Navigators help candidates navigate funding and career opportunities. This program allows candidates to get on-the-job training and transition into a full-time job after completion.
Improve local economy
Employee retention
Elevate commitment to workplace culture
Increased job satisfaction
Fill entry and advanced-level positions
Positions immediately available
Advance into livable wages
Job-readiness
Support with career change
Career advancement
Increased clinical rotations means more graduates
Opportunity to train next generation of students
Desire to expand beyond health care
Working In Collaboration With: Scott and Lynne, Colorado Institute of Family
Medicine, Colorado Mesa University, Colorado Mesa Tech, Western Colorado
Area Health Education Center, St. Mary’s Hospital, Community Hospital.
