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Industry Outlook:
Healthcare
Healthcare careers in Westchester are growing — and options go beyond doctors and nurses.
BY GRETA STUCKEY
Healthcare jobs are in high demand, and training programs at local universities can help people enter the field. Whether you want to be a clinical medical assistant, pharmacy technician, or medical biller, Westchester has
a variety of opportunities for you.
The healthcare industry has a history of success in
Westchester County and continues to grow locally and across the country. About 1.8 million openings are projected yearly in healthcare due to employment growth and the need to replace workers who leave, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
“Healthcare has been and will continue to be the leading growth sector in our region for the foreseeable future,” says Jason Chapin, the director of workforce development at the Westchester County Association (WCA). “The health systems and their related industries comprise a key economic sector in Westchester County, generating $18 billion in economic impact and providing over 50,000 jobs.”
The WCA currently manages the county-funded Healthcare Talent Pipeline Program (HTPP). The program will train 200 people and place 150 or more job seekers through 2025 in health and administrative
careers. Tech skills, healthcare, and job readiness are the main components of the training. The WCA also partners with a variety of colleges, training providers, hospitals, medical groups, and nursing homes to train and place job seekers in the healthcare field.
“Major hospital systems like Northwell, Montefiore, and WMCHealth, as well as medical groups and health centers, continue to grow because they serve a large and aging population that needs more healthcare services where they can receive high-quality care in Westchester without having to go to New York City,” says Chapin.
This page: Participants in the county-funded Healthcare Talent Pipeline Program receive training in patient care, tech, and job- readiness skills.
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