The healthcare industry is one of the fastest growing and most dynamic sectors, offering a wide range of opportunities for students passionate about making a difference in people’s lives.
Long Beach City College hosted a Healthcare Career Fair that gave students a great opportunity to explore career options in the healthcare industry that took place on Nov. 20 at LAC in the quad area.
The fair brings together top organizations to connect students with potential employers, internships, and career pathways that can help shape their future in healthcare.
The event featured recruiters from hospitals,clinics,and other healthcare organizations,as well as representatives from academic programs offering training in health related fields and internships.
CSULB student Ashley Nguyen checking out the different health care booths. The “Healthcare Career Fair” event took place on Nov. 20, 2024 in the C quad at LAC. (Darla Perez)
Savant Senior Living, Living Well Home Care, Hello Human Kindness, and The Children’s Clinic were the main health care organizations present at the event.
The Savant Senior Living focuses on senior living communities, offering services like independent living, assisted living, and memory care, with careers that range from healthcare providers (nurses, caregivers) to administrative roles.
LBCC student Daniel Azurin is currently part of the “International Student Program,” and his biggest goal in life is to be able to get accepted into a nursing program and become an RN nurse, but is unfortunately difficult as an international student.
“I’m from the Philippines and I grew up here,but you know it’s a blessing and a curse to be labeled as a F1 student, because I pay more for my tuition, but it is possible just extra steps to get to my goals,” said Azurin.
Living Well Home Care specializes in providing in-home care for seniors and individuals with disabilities.
Some positions include home health aides, personal care assistants, and other support roles in home care.
Hello Human Kindness is a healthcare provider with a focus on compassionate care often used in branding by health organizations.
They have positions for healthcare professionals, social workers, and wellness coordinators.
Alumni LBCC student, Alixon Arias graduated this past summer with her associates in biological sciences and is looking for a part time job in the healthcare field.
Hello Human Kindness caught her attention and she was interested in joining.
“I also graduated from a health care program that gave me my medical assistant credentials even though my main goal in life is to become a lab researcher,” Arias said.
The Children’s Clinic is a healthcare organization focused on pediatric care, offering services for children and families.
Career opportunities could include roles for pediatric nurses, medical assistants, social workers, or administrative staff.
The most popular booth of the event was the “The Children’s Clinic,” where Cal State Long Beach student Shea Sanchez was checking out to get more information about becoming a “LVN” nurse also known as a “Licensed Vocational Nurse”.
“My goal in the medical field is to become a registered nurse, but I’m taking baby steps to reach my true potential,” Sanchez said.
The fair helped students gain insight and discover opportunities and receive advice on how to prepare for competitive careers in health care and gave valuable exposure from professionals in the field.