The start of a new year offers new opportunities to improve your future and set goals to unlock your potential. A month into 2026, you’ve had the chance to recoup from holiday stress, and now is the perfect time to get into gear and take the first step to kickstart your career. The choices you make today will shape where you’ll be this time next year and beyond, and an accelerated, career-focused training program is one of the fastest ways to turn your dreams into reality.
In this blog, Boardman Training Center (BTC) is here to give you the tools to kickstart your career in 2026, and it begins with believing in yourself! Keep reading to learn why you should choose BTC’s accelerated healthcare training programs.
Take Time To Reflect Before You Reset
Many individuals use the first few months of the new year to relax and reflect on the past year. While it is important to plan for the future, it is also crucial to look back and assess how far you have come and what you could do better to set achievable goals. Ask yourself questions like, Where do I want to be this time next year? What skills do I wish to gain? How can I achieve job satisfaction?
The answers to these questions will help you set goals that help drive you toward your career. BTC suggests using the SMART goal-setting process to create smaller, more personalized goals to track your progress. Check out this blog from our sister school, East Ohio College, to discover the steps to creating SMART goals!
Why Now Is The Time To Kickstart Your Career
The healthcare industry is constantly expanding, making the need for trained professionals constant. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)*, the need for specific healthcare professionals is expected to grow from 2024 to 2034, with a 12% for medical assistants, 7% for medical records specialists, 6% for phlebotomists, and 3% for cardiovascular technicians.
If you’ve been considering pursuing a healthcare career, now is an excellent time to get started! With Boardman Training Center’s convenient programs in Medical Assisting Specialist, Medical Billing and Coding Specialist, Phlebotomy, and EKG, you can be ready to enter the healthcare field in a matter of months, not years.
BTC Offers Flexible Education For Real Life
One of the most significant benefits of BTC’s accelerated training is the ability to gain essential healthcare skills and knowledge and be prepared to sit for industry-specific certification^ exams in weeks.
Students also have the flexibility to choose day or evening classes that work with their busy schedules. BTC knows that life doesn’t get put on hold, so students need education options that work with real life.
Support That Sets You Up For Success
Along with our hands-on training, students also benefit from support that begins the first time they reach out to the BTC team. Our admissions team, faculty, staff, and campus director are dedicated to helping students at every step, from inquiry through graduation and beyond.
At Boardman Training Center, you’re not just another student; you are a part of a close-knit community of healthcare professionals. The relationships you build at BTC will stay with you throughout your career.
Make 2026 Your Year!
Now that you’ve decided to kickstart your career with healthcare training, Boardman Training Center is here to help you! With our rolling admission model, you can start classes and begin preparing for your career in just weeks. Take the first step in the direction of your dreams and make 2026 your year by requesting information today!
*BLS statistics are national averages. Employment growth will vary by state and region and should be considered before making an enrollment decision.
^Certification is contingent upon passing the corresponding industry certification exam.
Certifying entities are independent and not affiliated with or connected to Boardman Training Center in any manner.