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Los Angeles County is home to one of the most diverse and expansive public education systems in the nation. Its health care sector represents both a critical economic engine and a unique opportunity to drive equitable workforce development. As of 2022, the health care services industry employed nearly 500,000 payroll workers in Los Angeles County, accounting for more than 11 percent of the region’s employment. As nearly 42,400 new health care jobs are already expected by 2026, educators play a critical role in guiding students into these growing, stable and often well-compensated fields. However, the systems that prepare students for these roles—K-12, community colleges and universities—face significant challenges in terms of equity, alignment and capacity. This report provides key labor market data and actionable recommendations for educators at every system level.
For questions, please reach out to UNITE-LA staff: Adam Gottlieb, Director of Postsecondary Strategy & Policy at agottlieb@unitela.com.