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West Michigan Health Careers Council

Health care is Michigan’s largest employer and includes jobs like nurses, medical assistants, lab techs, therapists and more. In fact, 40 of the 100 most in-demand jobs in West Michigan are in health care. If you like helping people, solving problems or working as part of a team, a career in health could be a great fit. These jobs are essential to keeping our communities healthy and strong.

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About Us

The West Michigan Health Careers Council is an employer-led, collaborative council of employers, educators and workforce development organizations that work together to meet West Michigan’s health care talent needs. Our initiatives strengthen the West Michigan health care industry by identifying, developing and promoting health care career opportunities. We believe that working together to identify and meet the short and long-term needs of the industry will support creating a workforce with the skills to keep health care organizations thriving in West Michigan.

Forty-seven of the 100+ hottest jobs in West Michigan relate to health care. Additionally, health care is Michigan’s largest employment sector contributing significantly to the state’s economy. Direct patient care jobs account for nearly 572,000 positions, while an additional 502,000 work in indirect health care jobs.

Our coordinated effort to attract, develop and retain talent is vital to long-term economic sustainability in our region. We do this through four key strategies:

  • OUTREACH & PROMOTE: Promoting healthcare careers through education and advocacy.

  • EDUCATION & TRAINING: Providing opportunities for individuals to enter the industry and thrive in their careers.

  • RETENTION: Creating solutions to help workers stay in the industry.

  • FUNDING & RESOURCES: Connecting employers to funding opportunities and resources.

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