Information for Parents

California's health care system may soon be on life support.

California has a critical need for health care professionals at every level, from assistants and technicians through highly trained medical specialists. The state also needs more health care professionals that are culturally competent to treat the state's ethnically diverse population.

This situation presents an immediate opportunity for California's young people, as well as adults wishing to change jobs or careers

What can you do?

• Encourage young people to explre jobs or careers in health care. People with diverse language skills and ethnic backgrounds are in special demand.
   
• Advocate for expanded health care education programs in California's colleges and universities to help reduce admission waiting lists.
   
• Help promote financial aid programs available to Californai residents by Cal Grants. Cal Grants are one of the smartest ways to get cash for college for vocational, undergraduate associate's or bachelor's degrees.