- Want to earn money while you learn about working in health care? Work experience builds your resume and makes you more competitive for jobs you may want in a range of health care settings.
- Considering a career in health care? Start accruing your patient contact hours now and get paid for it!
- Need credits for graduation? Work in some health care settings may earn you credits toward your high school diploma. Talk with a teacher or guidance counselor at your school about options.
- Not sure what you want to do after high school? Explore a range of jobs and settings and find out if a caring career is right for you – while getting paid! View information about a range of caring Career positions below.
Resources for high school age students and recent grads
Select this link to find contact information for staff at a CareerForce location near you today or call 651-259-7500.
What it is like to work in various Caring Career positions
Employers hire people starting at age 16 for some Caring Career positions. Other positions require you to be 18 or older. Some positions require certification and some may require a driver's license. The best way to find out what is required is to talk with a Caring Career employer near you. You can find Caring Career employers in your area by contacting staff at a CareerForce location near you.
Here is a listing of Caring Career positions with information about requirements, daily tasks, wages, QR codes to snap for videos and more:
- Direct Support Professional
- Personal Care Aide
- Nursing Assistant
- Employment Support Professional
- Psychiatric or Behavioral Health Technician
- Day Program Professional
Search for just some of the thousands of home-, community- and facility-based care positions open now in Minnesota. Narrow your search by entering the name of the city where you want to work and job title keywords to find the best match for what you are looking for.
Minnesota high schoolers share stories about working in a Caring Career
- Summer aims to become a Certified Nursing Assistant while still in high school
- Ben loves his job in senior care – he's having fun while getting great work experience
- Kassandra earns RN in high school; now pursuing career as MD
- Megan earned her Minnesota Nursing Assistant Certificate thanks to Leading CareerForce partner
