National
HEAL Day
H — Health
E — Education
A — And
L — Literacy
Sponsored By Male Behavioral Health and The Center For Men and boys
January 15, 2026
Size & Growth
24 million HEAL jobs in 2023 (16% of U.S. employment)
Projected growth: +1.6 million jobs by 2033
Strong growth in nursing, health services management, medical assistants
Gender Representation
Only 22% of HEAL workers are men (similar to women in STEM at 24%)
Male representation has fallen: 31% in 1970 → 27% in 2020
Severe gender gaps: Nursing (12% male), health service managers (27% male)
GOALS
Awareness:
Expose boys to HEAL career opportunities
Representation:
Challenge stereotypes by increasing visibility of men in HEAL
Pathways:
Provide multiple entry points into HEAL careers
Inspiration:
Connect boys with diverse male role models
Equity:
Strengthen workforce pipelines, especially for boys of color
Industries To Be
Showcased
Health:
Nursing, physician assistants, therapists, health service managers
Education:
Teachers, administrators, counselors, literacy specialists
Literacy & Social Services:
Social workers, child/family services, community educators, librarians
