Career Guidance

  • How Can Senior Care Employers Utilize CaringCareersStartHere.com?

    Finding great caregiving staff can be a challenge, but Minnesota caregiving employers have another option to find local, compassionate professionals. Caring Careers Start Here is packed with resources to help senior care employers recruit, offer opportunities to a wide range of Minnesotans, and build strong, lasting teams. Here’s a quick…

  • What Career Paths Are Offered in Caregiving?

    Finding the right career path can be overwhelming—there are so many options to choose from! The caregiving profession is a great place to start, offering variety, flexibility, and meaningful work. With demand for senior care in Minnesota on the rise, there are opportunities available for people of all backgrounds, skill…

  • Exploring CaringCareersStartHere.com

    Caring Careers Start Here is the go-to resource for anyone interested in exploring a meaningful career in senior care and supporting others as they age.  CaringCareersStartHere.com brings together resources, tools, and stories to help you learn more about what it means to work in the caregiving profession and care for…

  • Building Transferable Skills In Caregiving

    “I was a nursing assistant, and I’m so thankful that I was able to do that because I think that was a foundation that built my healthcare career… that taught me a lot of grace and a lot of patience.” – Exhilda​, Clinical Supervisor  Dive into a job that lays…

  • Five Reasons Why Caregiving Careers Offer Job Stability and Growth

    “I think healthcare and nursing will never go out of style; it’s a career that will always be needed.” – Exhilda, Minnesota Caregiver As our aging population grows, so does the need for compassionate caregivers, creating high demand in a field with diverse, flexible career paths that appeal to people…

  • How High School Students Can Earn Credits Working in Senior Care

    Minnesota high school students can now earn elective credits by working in caregiving. Passed in the 2023 Minnesota legislative session, the High School Credit for Caring Careers program allows 11th and 12th graders to work toward graduation while gaining hands-on work experience. If you’re a student looking for your first…

  • Why Jobs In Senior Care Are Great For Students

    Explore Opportunities with the Students Section in our Resource Library Whether you’re in high school or seeking a college degree, many students find that caregiving roles allow them to gain flexible, hands-on work experience that fit into their already busy lives. In senior care, caregiving is more than just direct…

  • Scholarships and Training Programs for Careers in Senior Care

    One of the biggest challenges people face when thinking about going back to school is cost. It can be disheartening to make a plan and feel motivated to follow through, only to be stopped in your tracks by the price tag. The senior care sector offers positions ranging from entry-level…

  • Can You Work in Caregiving Without a Degree?

    Caregiving offers meaningful work and an opportunity to gain hands-on experience without a degree. Caregiving roles combine fulfilling work, training, and accessibility, which makes it an ideal career path for those exploring different career options. From direct care and nursing to therapy and rehabilitation, there are entry-level positions in nearly…

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