Graduating from high school is an exciting milestone, and for students from Lynden High School, Lynden Christian High School and Meridian High School, the long-term care and skilled nursing field offers many opportunities right here at home.
With Whatcom County’s growing healthcare needs and excellent local training programs, you don’t have to go far to begin building a career you can be proud of.
Why choose a long-term care career? A career in long-term care offers job security and growth, competitive salaries, diverse career paths and a chance to make a real difference in people’s lives, every single day.
How to get started: Some long-term care careers don’t require a four-year degree. For example, the six-week training program at Lynden Healthcare Education equips recent high school graduates and other learners with the skills needed to enter the long-term care field. This no-cost nursing assistant certification program emphasizes hands-on learning and practical experience, preparing students for real-world work in professional care settings and often leading directly to employment.
Why choose local? Serving the communities where you grew up, seeing a visible impact on community health and building lasting relationships with long-term care patients and colleagues are some of the advantages of choosing a long-term care career.
Long-term planning: Long-term care and skilled nursing have transformed the lives of many North Whatcom County high school graduates. From nursing assistants who’ve advanced to become nurse managers, to CNAs who become physical therapists or therapeutic recreation specialists, the opportunities are endless when you combine dedication with the right training.
Whether you’re interested in hands-on patient care, advancing medical technology or long-term care administration, your journey can begin right here in Lynden. With excellent local training programs, diverse employment opportunities and the chance to live and work in your hometown, now is a great time to explore a career in the long-term care field.
For high school seniors who are ready to take the first step toward a stable and rewarding healthcare career, Lynden Healthcare Education offers the training, mentorship and support to make it possible. Visit https://lyndenhealthed.org/enroll/ to learn more and sign up to be notified when enrollment opens.
