CHWC brought together Respiratory Therapy (RT) leaders from hospital systems, training providers, and other relevant stakeholders in Cook County and the collar counties to examine the workforce shortage and co-design solutions to increase the number of respiratory therapists in our region, resulting in improved patient care and community health. The morning featured presentations and panel discussions designed to provide attendees

VIEW Apprenticeship Event SLIDES VIEW Apprenticeship Resources As the healthcare sector continues to face talent shortages, the apprenticeship model has been expanding as an alternative to traditional training. In 2024, there were over 37,000 registered apprentices in the healthcare industry across the country, a significant increase over the last 5 years (apprenticeship.gov).  Chicagoland hospitals and training providers have been experimenting

DOWNLOAD SLIDES This meeting focused on our Good Jobs Challenge Nursing Assistant Training Hub. The grant-funded initiative brings together five healthcare employers and four training providers to train nearly 300 CNAs over two years while providing wrap-around supports, career exploration and planning, and mentoring. The project also supported 9 incumbent frontline healthcare workers to begin training as a Registered Nurse.