Hospital systems across the country are struggling to fill frontline clinical roles and provide accessible opportunities for employees to advance. In response, more and more employers are working with training providers to build on-the-job training and apprenticeship models. Join us to learn how two systems in Ohio and Vermont built program models to upskill their incumbent workforce to meet critical

Chicagoland’s health systems are committed to hiring local talent and providing opportunities for historically underemployed populations. But how do we do this effectively? And how do we build relationships between community partners, recruiters, and hiring managers that lead to candidate success? Join Rush’s Dana Anthony, Community Sourcing Consultant, and Sinai’s John Figiel, Director of Talent Management, and Dovid Sukenik, Training

How can we better support and retain frontline workers? Join Advocate Health’s Bridgett Beene and Tanisha Isom to learn about their in-house coaching program for newly hired frontline teammates experiencing personal and professional barriers. With the help of Success Coaches, participants receive holistic, individualized coaching, wraparound support, career advising, and essential skills training for their first 90 days of employment.

Open to any and all stakeholders who are invested in building a more inclusive healthcare workforce in Chicagoland. Agenda TBD

Open to any and all stakeholders who are invested in building a more inclusive healthcare workforce in Chicagoland. Agenda, location, and registration TBD

Our first in-person Quarterly meeting of the year, hosted at Malcolm X College, is open to any and all stakeholders who are invested in building a more inclusive healthcare workforce in Chicagoland. VIEW SLIDES HERE: CHWC_June_2024_Quarterly AGENDA Updates on CHWC programs and initiatives Introduction of a collaborative grant project between Chicagoland Workforce Funder Alliance, Malcolm X College, and CHWC that

AGENDA: CHWC updates on Good Jobs Challenge & Youth Pathways Committee Interactive discussion & breakout rooms to plan 3 upcoming learning events Presentation of the UIC Clinical Laboratory Development Program, a new apprenticeship program to train lab technicians Presentation of the Chicago Civic Committee’s initiative to support hiring and retention of alumni of community violence interruption programs

Join us to learn how Endeavor Health (formerly NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health) partnered with the City of Evanston, Evanston Township High School (iKIT Workforce Program), the Evanston Work Ethic (WE) Program, and Oakton College to build ASPIRE Evanston, a workforce pipeline program. Launching in 2022, this partnership has led to job shadowing, summer internships and scholarships for Evanston residents ages 17-30 years old

At our last meeting of 2023, we’ll reflect on our accomplishments this year, discuss plans for 2024, provide an update on the Youth Pathways Committee, and provide an update on our Certified Nursing Assistant Training Hub, featuring a overview of Rush’s PCT Apprenticeship program and their new PCT >> ADN >> BSN pathway program.

Join us for the release of our “Career Pathway Mapping Project” research findings with Ellen Frank-Miller, PhD., founder and CEO of the Workforce & Organizational Research Center (WORC). How do frontline workers, specifically certified nursing assistants, medical assistants, and patient service representatives, perceive their opportunities for advancement in healthcare? Find out what we’ve learned through a year-long study with CHWC

Join our virtual quarterly meeting to hear updates on the Good Jobs Challenge CNA training hub, learn about Corporate Coalition’s Fair Chance Hiring cohort, and see our new website!

This event provides an overview of 2023-2024 school-year programs for high school students interested in exploring careers in healthcare. They include internships, mentorship, and volunteer opportunities. Most deadlines are in September and October 2023. Specifically, the event highlights the UI Health Urban Health Club + CHAMPIONS program, Northwestern Medicine Discovery program, Rush Education and Career Hub Bridges Mentorship programs, UI