Representation Matters
Our healthcare employers are seeking skilled workers from diverse backgrounds who more closely represent the people of our county. Take the quiz to find out what healthcare career path would be best for you.
Career Paths
Each listing gives an overview of the education needed for each career, the average regional wage for each profession and projected job growth. This guide does not attempt to cover every healthcare career, but highlights those we believe offer the greatest opportunities in Wyandotte County.
Why Diversity Matters
Wyandotte County is a dynamic blend of various cultures, languages, and backgrounds. However, this diversity isn't always reflected in our hospitals and clinics.
Research indicates that when healthcare professionals share their patients' racial, linguistic, and cultural backgrounds, patients feel more understood. They are more likely to trust their doctors, manage their health effectively, and prevent serious misunderstandings.
Therefore, it's crucial that our health services mirror our diverse community. Seeing familiar faces and hearing your language in healthcare settings can make a significant difference. Representation in healthcare isn't merely nice—it's essential for a thriving community.
About this Guide
Whether students want a meaningful career, to make a difference in their community, or to be able to support their families, pursuing a healthcare profession listed in this guide satisfies all three. Working together, healthcare professionals and educators developed this guide for teachers, counselors and administrators in Wyandotte County.
It provides an overview of high-impact healthcare career opportunities in our county. We have selected opportunities that provide a living wage ($33,000 or more annually), along with job security and a bright long-term labor market outlook.
Supported by a grant from The REACH Healthcare Foundation
Our Contributing Partners
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Additional Contributing Partners:
Catholic Charities of Northeast Kansas
Donnelly College
Kansas City, Kansas Public Schools
Kansas State University
Kansas State University - Olathe
KU TRIO Educational Opportunity Centers
NBC Community Development Corporation
Rosedale Development Association
The University of Kansas Medical Center
The University of Kansas Medical Center Institute for Community Engagement
Wyandotte Behavioral Health Network
Young Women on the Move
