PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Workforce and Workforce Development Program aims to address workforce shortages and build sustainable career pathways in healthcare by recruiting, developing, and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce. It supports community health centers by enhancing staff capacity and creating opportunities for professional growth. Through strategic partnerships with educational institutions, leadership training, and workforce resilience initiatives, the program ensures that health centers can effectively meet the evolving needs of the communities they serve.
OBJECTIVES
- Advance diversity, equity, and inclusion within the healthcare workforce to reflect the demographics of the community.
- Build a sustainable healthcare workforce pipeline through partnerships with schools and training programs.
- Recruit, retain, and develop healthcare professionals to fill workforce gaps in community health centers.
- Offer ongoing professional development, mentorship, and leadership opportunities to healthcare staff.
- Promote workforce wellness and resilience to reduce burnout and support work-life balance.
PROGRAM IMPACT
The Workforce Development Program directly enhances the capacity of community health centers by ensuring they have the skilled workforce needed to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care. By fostering professional growth and workforce retention, the program supports the Coalition’s goal of improving healthcare delivery and growing our “own” healthcare workforce. It also contributes to long-term sustainability by developing future healthcare leaders that represent the communities they serve.
