Mission Statement

To open doors for entry-level individuals by providing access, training, and support to launch sustainable careers in the healthcare field—empowering young adults to achieve financial stability, confidence, and long-term growth.

🔹 ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Opening Doors in Healthcare is an affordable workforce development program designed to equip entry-level individuals—especially those with no prior experience—with the skills, training, and professional readiness to succeed in the fast-growing healthcare industry.
Through hands-on instruction, soft-skill development, and one-on-one mentoring, participants gain the foundation to secure roles such as:

Billing Customer Service
Patient Services Specialist
Front Desk Representative/Scheduler
Insurance Verification Specialist

✅ No healthcare experience required
✅ Comprehensive job readiness training
✅ Interview opportunities with hiring partners upon completion

🔹 WHY CHOOSE US

For Participants:

💼 Job-Ready Training: Learn real-world skills that employers demand.
💡 Wraparound Support: Mentorship, resume prep, and interview coaching.
🎓 Career Pathways: Start in entry-level roles with opportunities to grow.
Professional interview attire provided.

For Employers:

👥 Pre-Trained Candidates: Save time and resources on onboarding.
📈 Workforce Pipeline: Help close the healthcare staffing gap.
🤝 Community Impact: Partner with a mission-driven nonprofit empowering young adults and former foster youth.

🔹 WHO WE SERVE

We support:

Individuals 18 and older high school graduates/GED with no prior healthcare experience
Former foster youth, single parents, and career changers seeking stability
Motivated individuals eager to build a long-term career in healthcare

We believe everyone deserves a chance to succeed with the right training and opportunity.

🔹 PROGRAM BENEFITS

10-12 week comprehensive training
Low Cost Guarantee Fee
Soft-skill development (communication, professionalism, customer service)
Healthcare systems overview (billing, insurance, patient interaction)
Resume & interview workshops
Workforce readiness assessments
Background check & fingerprint clearance support
Guaranteed interview with partner employers upon completion
Wrap-around support for up to one year after hire

🎁 Participants who successfully complete the program will receive a gift card stipend to purchase interview attire.

🔹 Workforce Readiness Program

Youth Ages 12-17

This program gives teens a head start on their future. Participants don’t just learn job skills—they gain confidence, direction, and a clear path toward a stable, high-demand career in healthcare. By enrolling early, youth can:

Build Real-World Skills: Learn customer service, communication, professionalism, and computer skills that prepare them for any career.
Explore Healthcare Careers Early: Discover what it’s like to work in medical offices, clinics, and hospitals before graduating high school.
Earn Career Readiness Certificates: Show future employers and colleges they’re motivated, trained, and ready to succeed.
Gain Mentorship and Support: Work with experienced professionals who guide them through goal setting, teamwork, and leadership.
Stay Engaged and Empowered: Instead of waiting until adulthood, they start learning now—building resumes, practicing interviews, and developing purpose.
Transition Smoothly to Employment: When they turn 18, they’ll be eligible to interview with our partner healthcare employers for paid positions.

🔹 GET STARTED

🌟 Ready to take the first step toward your healthcare career—or help someone else begin theirs?

For Individuals: Apply to join our next cohort.

For Employers: Schedule a partnership call.

🔹 Become a Sponsor or Donor

At Opening Doors in Healthcare, we believe that opportunity is the first step toward change. Many of our participants are individuals who’ve been turned away from jobs due to lack of experience — yet with the right training, they’re ready to thrive. Our program bridges that gap by equipping students with real-world healthcare knowledge, professional readiness, and pathways to employment.

By becoming a sponsor or donor, you’re not just funding a program — you’re opening doors to careers, stability, and brighter futures. Your partnership helps us: