POSTPONED: new 2027 date TBD This event has been postponed and will be rescheduled for early 2027. We apologize for the change and appreciate your understanding. Please check back for an updated date and registration details. Email April at april@chihealthworks.com with any questions.  The Chicagoland Respiratory Therapy Workforce Collaborative was formed to address the region’s shortage of respiratory therapists by

NOTE: This was a 2-part session. View the recording for the first session by clicking “watch video” on the side bar. The second hybrid session was not recorded, but you can access the slides HERE.  ** Download Dr. Jackson’s Healthcare Workforce ROI Canvas, a detailed worksheet you can use to calculate the return on investment in dollars for your workforce

A workshop designed to strengthen frontline employee referral partnerships, co-hosted by the Chicagoland Healthcare Workforce Collaborative and the Civic Committee‘s Hire Chicago  VIEW SLIDES | VIEW NOTES Strong referral partnerships between healthcare employers and workforce organizations are essential to connecting job seekers with quality frontline healthcare careers. Yet even the strongest partnerships face challenges—from communication gaps and changing hiring needs

Health systems in Chicago and beyond are facing unprecedented challenges filling and retaining critical roles like Nurses, Physical Therapists, Radiology Techs, Respiratory Therapists, and CRNAs. At the same time, traditional, transactional recruiting tactics are falling flat with today’s students and early-career clinicians — who are prioritizing financial stability, flexibility, and long-term career growth over sign-on bonuses alone. Clasp works with

At our June and September Quarterly Meetings, we took a hard look at the federal policy and funding changes affecting the healthcare workforce. Those conversations surfaced some sobering realities and reminded us just how much work lies ahead. But amid these challenges, there is also so much to celebrate. Across Chicagoland, employer-led workforce partnerships are creating meaningful opportunities for people

Click to view: SLIDES & RESOURCES CHWC’s expanded June Quarterly Meeting focused on navigating federal policy changes and their anticipated impact on the health workforce. Topics included Medicaid cuts, Medicaid and SNAP work requirements, Job Ready Illinois (created to support individuals navigating those requirements), and anticipated reductions in workforce funding. This follow-up session will provide brief updates on these issues before

VIEW SLIDES EVENT RESOURCES: Speaker bios & resources Join us for a timely and collaborative discussion on how recent and anticipated federal policy changes are reshaping the health coverage landscape and placing new pressures on the health workforce. Hosted as expanded quarterly meeting of the Chicagoland Healthcare Workforce Collaborative, in partnership with the Public Health Workforce Collaborative, the Health First

Agenda includes: An overview of our CHWC 2026 Strategic Plan and featured events A mini healthcare workforce data presentation from Burning Glass Institute and re-cap of our data roundtable event hosted on January 27th A presentation from Illinois Health & Hospital Association on their policy priorities this year, and the new Health Care Workforce Task Force within the IL Department

VIEW SLIDES HERE CHWC, in partnership with the Civic Committee and Burning Glass Institute, will host a convening to explore actionable data insights that can shape healthcare workforce strategies in Chicago. Participants will learn about the Civic Committee’s Hire Chicago program and have the opportunity to review analyses on healthcare role demand and quality job benchmarks, identifying trends and opportunities for

UIHealth boasts one of the largest volunteer departments in Illinois. The department not only provides support to staff and patients, but also serves as a talent pipeline. In recent years, over 350 volunteers have transitioned to employment within the health system!  Join Kinga Keilman, Senior Director, Volunteer Services, Workforce Development & Clinical Rotations, and her colleagues on January 21st (3-4PM,

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

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