Book excerpt: Health care is one of the fastest growing industries in the nation as the population ages and health care needs increase. Vo-tech education prepares teens for employment and further education in this challenging and rewarding field. Today's vo-tech students can learn practical skills, obtain health care certifications, and even earn college credit. This unique resource enables readers to make informed choices about paths to a health care career, focusing on secondary offerings such as magnet schools, career academies, schools-within-a-school, and other options. Armed with this valuable information, teens can start on the road to a successful health care career today.