Jessica’s story is great-truly the American Dream-but for every Jessica employed by health care delivery organizations today, there are thousands of people who do not progress beyond entry-level roles or quit the industry entirely. Not only has she dramatically increased her earning potential, but she is also improving care for patients in her community with an expanding skill set that has served diverse needs along the way. Once employed-and with financial support and flexibility offered by her employer-Jessica pursued additional education, eventually becoming a registered nurse and then a nurse practitioner. Jessica (a pseudonym) began her career as a food service associate at Norton Healthcare, a health system headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.
That is why, about a year ago, more than 20 major health care systems from communities across the nation joined together to capture this possibility, and the Health Career Pathways Task Force recently released its first comprehensive report, “ Paving Health Career Pathways to the Middle Class.” The report details the initial findings and practical recommendations for creating these career pathways.Ĭonsider one success story of an entry-level worker who increased her earning potential to nearly five times her starting salary. This opportunity and the immense potential it represents to help build the middle class exist in the health care sector today. Now imagine that the careers this initiative supports also provide some of the most in-demand skills sought by employers in the future workforce. Imagine a job-creation initiative in which an employee with just a high school diploma has a realistic chance of more than doubling his or her original salary while working for the same employer.
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