What's Happening?
HealthForce Partners California has received grants from Health Career Connection, supported by The California Endowment, to expand healthcare workforce pathways in Solano County and the Northern San Joaquin
Valley. The initiative aims to strengthen healthcare career pathways and local workforce development. Solano County will receive $100,000 for planning, while the Northern San Joaquin Valley will receive nearly $900,000 to support clinical placements and capacity-building for healthcare professionals. The collaborative effort involves aligning employers, educators, and community leaders to build pipelines into healthcare careers.
Why It's Important?
The grants awarded to HealthForce Partners California are significant for expanding healthcare workforce capacity in underserved regions. By enhancing clinical placements and training opportunities, the initiative addresses the growing demand for healthcare professionals. The collaboration aims to create a locally grown workforce that reflects community needs, ultimately improving healthcare access and quality. This effort supports long-term workforce development and economic growth in Solano County and the Northern San Joaquin Valley.
What's Next?
The Solano County initiative will focus on convening planning partners and hiring a local director to guide the work. The goal is to design a coordinated healthcare workforce strategy that expands training capacity and connects residents to healthcare careers. The Northern San Joaquin Valley will continue to build on existing sector-based approaches, with efforts to increase clinical placements and support for healthcare professionals.
