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In-Person Event

Making the Case for Healthcare Workforce Investment, PART 2

10.14.26

2:00pm - 3:30pm

NOTE: This is part 2 of a 2-part session. If you missed part 1 held on September 30th, you can view the recording and access the slides here.  Healthcare organizations play a vital role in creating pathways to quality careers while building the workforce needed to meet the growing healthcare needs of our communities. Investing in workforce development can strengthen
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In-Person Event

Chicagoland Respiratory Therapy Workforce Collab: Progress Review & Strategic Working Session

11.04.26

8:30am - 1:00pm

The Chicagoland Respiratory Therapy Workforce Collaborative was formed to address the region’s shortage of respiratory therapists by bringing together hospital leaders, educators, and other stakeholders to discuss shared challenges, learn from one another, and collaborate in new ways. One year after the Chicagoland Respiratory Therapy Workforce Summit, RT leaders from across the region will reconvene to review progress, share lessons
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Virtual Event

December 2026 Quarterly Meeting

12.08.26

9:00am - 10:30am

Quarterly meetings are open to all stakeholders invested in creating a stronger, more inclusive healthcare workforce in Chicagoland. Meetings typically include updates on CHWC projects, presentations featuring healthcare workforce programs and opportunities to partner, collaborative discussions on critical workforce issues, and networking time. A detailed agenda for this meeting will be posted here a couple weeks prior.
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Upcoming Events

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10.14.26

2:00pm - 3:30pm

Making the Case for Healthcare Workforce Investment, PART 2

NOTE: This is part 2 of a 2-part session. If you missed part 1 held on September 30th, you can view the recording and access the slides here.  Healthcare organizations play a vital role in creating pathways to quality careers while building the workforce needed to meet the growing healthcare needs of our communities. Investing in workforce development can strengthen
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11.04.26

8:30am - 1:00pm

Chicagoland Respiratory Therapy Workforce Collab: Progress Review & Strategic Working Session

The Chicagoland Respiratory Therapy Workforce Collaborative was formed to address the region’s shortage of respiratory therapists by bringing together hospital leaders, educators, and other stakeholders to discuss shared challenges, learn from one another, and collaborate in new ways. One year after the Chicagoland Respiratory Therapy Workforce Summit, RT leaders from across the region will reconvene to review progress, share lessons
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12.08.26

9:00am - 10:30am

December 2026 Quarterly Meeting

Quarterly meetings are open to all stakeholders invested in creating a stronger, more inclusive healthcare workforce in Chicagoland. Meetings typically include updates on CHWC projects, presentations featuring healthcare workforce programs and opportunities to partner, collaborative discussions on critical workforce issues, and networking time. A detailed agenda for this meeting will be posted here a couple weeks prior.
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Recent Events

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09.30.26

Making the Case For Healthcare Workforce Investment

NOTE: This is a 2-part session. View the recording for the first session held on September 30th by clicking “watch video” on the side bar & mark your calendar for October 14th, 2-3:30pm at the Chicago Community Trust offices (33 S. State) for the 2nd session. If you do not have a calendar invite for the October session and wish
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Recording Available

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09.01.26

Navigating Federal Changes: Impacts on the Health Workforce, Part 2 (September 2026 Quarterly Meeting)

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
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Recording Available

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07.09.26

Aligning Health Employers & Workforce Organizations

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
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Recording Available