Career Advancement Services
Welcome to JobTrain’s Career Advancement Services! As a graduate of our career training, you are eligible for coaching services to help you advance in your career.
Whether you’re unsure of your next move or have decided on a career but need help getting there, this is a resource for you. Here you can explore different career paths, learn about the education requirements for each career, and schedule a meeting with a Career Coach.
Note: Career Advancement Services are currently only offered to graduates of the Medical Assistant and Certified Nursing Assistant programs.
Healthcare Occupations
Highest Paying Careers
| Registered Nurse | $146,383 |
| Physician Assistant | $129,619 |
| Family Nurse Practitioner | $130,651 |
| Radiation Therapist | $123,493 |
| Dental Hygienist | $119,976 |
| Diagnostic Sonographer | $107,675 |
| Speech Pathologist | $101,830 |
| Respiratory Therapist | $100,359 |
| Healthcare Interpreter | $73,788 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | $71,393 |
| Surgical Technologist | $70,268 |
| Health Educator | $68,877 |
Fastest Growing Careers
| Family Nurse Practitioner | 34% |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 29% |
| Healthcare Interpreter | 23% |
| Physician Assistant | 20% |
| Phlebotomy Technician | 18% |
| Behavioral Health Counselor | 17% |
| Medical Laboratory Technician | 17% |
| Diagnostic Sonographer | 16% |
| Community Health Worker | 15% |
| Speech Therapist | 14% |
| Medical Record/HIT Technician | 14% |
| Medical Insurance Biller | 13% |
Occupations Ranked by Number of School Years
| Family Nurse Practitioner | 6 years |
| Physician Assistant | |
| Speech Therapist |
| Registered Nurse | 5 years |
| Healthcare Interpreter | 4 years |
| Medical Laboratory Technician | |
| Behavioral Health Counselor | |
| Health Educator |
| Dental Hygienist | 3 years |
| Radiation Therapist | 2 years |
| Diagnostic Sonographer | |
| Respiratory Therapist | |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | |
| Surgical Technologist | |
| Cardiovascular Technician | |
| Licensed Vocational Nurse | |
| Orthopedic Technician | |
| Medical Record/HIT Technician | |
| Patient Navigator |
| Community Health Worker | 1 year |
| Optician | |
| Medical Secretary | |
| Medical Insurance Biller | |
| Phlebotomy Assistant | |
| Pharmacy Assistant |
Cathy Weselby, Alumni Career Coach
Cathy Weselby is a Career Coach and Certified Professional Resume Writer who has worked in a variety of industries throughout her career including, high tech, higher education, government, nonprofits, the media, and employment agencies. She has had careers in Recruiting, Learning & Development, and Communications before becoming a Career Coach. She enjoys helping others find meaningful work and advance in their careers.
Schedule an appointment with Cathy here