Health & Wellness

Below, you’ll find a list of occupations within the field as well as the majors that align with these career opportunities.

Explore job opportunities in health and wellness through different platforms to help you start or grow your career in the field:

Healthcare Systems & Hospitals

• Community Medical Centers – Careers and internships across multiple healthcare facilities in Central California.
• Kaiser Permanente – Job board and internship programs for healthcare professionals nationwide.
• Dignity Health – Mercy Medical Merced – Employment and volunteer opportunities at Mercy Medical Merced.
• Saint Agnes Medical Center (SAMC) – Careers, internships, and volunteer programs at SAMC hospitals.

Healthcare & Public Health Job Boards / Internship Programs

• Health Career Connection Summer Internship Program – Paid internships for students pursuing healthcare careers.
• CivicSpark – AmeriCorps Program – Fellowships in public health, environmental, and civic projects.
• Fresno County Intern Hub – Internships and student programs across Fresno County government, including healthcare roles.
• VA Careers – Job and internship opportunities with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

CDC & Public Health Programs

• CDC Minority Health Fellowship Opportunities – Programs promoting diversity in public health careers.
• CA Department of Public Health – Nursing Home Administrator Licensing – Licensing and career resources for nursing home administrators.
• CA Department of Public Health – Career Opportunities – State public health job listings and internships.
• Summer HIV/AIDS Research Program (SHARP) – Paid summer research internships in HIV/AIDS.

Kinesiology, Physical Education & Sports

• TeamWork Online – Jobs and internships in sports, kinesiology, and athletic organizations.
• EdJoin – Physical Education Teaching & Coaching – K-12 teaching and coaching positions in California schools.

The Fresno State Health Careers Opportunity Program (HCOP) supports students that aspire to give back to their communities as health care professionals.

Note: HCOP is housed within the Center for Access to Science for All (CASA).

Majors and Fields Aligned with HCOP

Additional HCOP Resources

• Health Professions Pathways Program (HPPP) – Provides academic, professional, and mentorship support to students pursuing careers in targeted health professions.
  • HPPP Summer Bridge Program – Supports first-year and transfer students with a 3-week Summer Program to boost their first year at Fresno State.
  • HPPP Test Prep Program – Helps students strengthen their test-taking through a structured support system, test preparation resources, and professional development.
  • HPPP Paid Summer Internship Program – Provides hands-on, real-world experience for students exploring careers in the health professions.
• Health Professions Committee Letter (HPC) – A letter of evaluation on behalf of the Fresno State Health Professions Committee.