Typical entry wage
$18–$23/hr
Paid, supported training roles
Career Journey Roadmap
Paid Learning. Real Opportunity.
A clear path of paid learning, stackable credentials, and rising responsibility designed with employers and educators. Each milestone builds on the last to keep students moving forward without debt.
Credential stack
1,2,3+ certifications
Industry-ready within 24 months
Growth ceiling
$35k–$100k+
Leadership and specialty roles
Milestone roadmap
5 steps
Step 01
0–2 months
Apply + Match
Explore career pathways, interview with employers.
Step 02
0–3 months
Employment + Onboarding
Start earning wages, complete onboarding.
Step 03
2–18 months
Education + Skill Building
Earn credentials, complete coursework, and gain hands-on work experience.
Step 04
12–24 months
Credential Achievement + Career Growth
Move into higher-responsibility roles with tuition support and specialty upskilling.
Step 05
24+ months
Advanced Pathways + Salary Growth
Continue toward specialized jobs or degree-based healthcare careers.
Healthcare Career Pathways
Explore the pathways
Discover how learners can enter, advance, and build long-term careers across six high-demand healthcare pathways while earning and learning.
Progression-ready tracks
Each pathway is designed for stackable roles that grow with experience, credentials, and partner support.
Nursing Pathway
Patient Care Technician → CNA → LPN → RN
Direct patient care ladder to registered nursing.
- Monitor vital signs and assist with treatments.
- Document care and support clinical teams.
- Workplaces include hospitals, rehab facilities, medical centers, and specialty clinics.
Medical Assistant Pathway
Medical Assistant → Lead Medical Assistant → Practice Leadership
Supports clinical and administrative care in outpatient settings.
- Room patients and take vital signs.
- Assist providers and document visits.
- Workplaces include family practice, pediatrics, cardiology, orthopedics, and specialty clinics.
Pharmacy Pathway
Pharmacy Technician → Advanced Pharmacy Roles
Medication preparation, distribution, and patient safety.
- Prepare medications and process prescriptions.
- Support pharmacists and manage inventory.
- Workplaces include hospitals, retail pharmacies, specialty pharmacies, and health systems.
Surgical Services Pathway
Sterile Processing Technician → Surgical Technologist
Supports surgeries through sterile instrument handling and OR support.
- Clean and sterilize instruments.
- Prepare surgical trays and operating rooms.
- Workplaces include hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and specialty surgical facilities.
Laboratory Pathway
Phlebotomist → Laboratory Technician → Laboratory Scientist
Specimen collection, testing, and analysis for diagnostic support.
- Collect specimens and perform testing.
- Analyze results for clinical decisions.
- Workplaces include hospitals, diagnostic labs, research facilities, and specialty testing centers.
Health Information Pathway
Health Information Specialist → Medical Records/Coding → Health Informatics
Manages healthcare data, compliance, and documentation quality.
- Manage records and code diagnoses.
- Audit documentation and support data quality.
- Workplaces include hospitals, insurance organizations, health systems, and healthcare technology companies.
All pathways are powered by earn-and-learn models and partner collaboration.
Students build credentials while employers and educators align on real workforce needs.
Journey Support
Every Journey Includes
No matter which pathway you choose, you can earn, learn, and build toward a healthcare career with support along the way.
Support built into every step
Earn While You Learn
Get a paycheck while gaining skills and experience.
Employer-Sponsored Apprenticeships
Learn in real workplace settings with industry partners.
Education & Credential Support
Access tuition help and support for earning credentials.
Mentorship & Career Coaching
Receive guidance from mentors and coaches to stay on track.
Grants & Funding Coordination
Connect with funding resources to reduce education costs.
Real Healthcare Employment
Move into in-demand roles with long-term growth potential.