SEIU Healthcare 1199NW Multi-Employer Training Fund

Happy #NationalApprenticeshipWeek - to all our amazing apprentices, instructors, and everyone who supports these important programs! We stopped by to celebrate our ongoing Kaiser Permanente and Neighborcare Health #MedicalAssistant apprenticeship cohort this morning - to celebrate their journey and all that they have accomplished so far! Apprenticeships are valuable earn-while-you-learn pathways into healthcare careers. And these apprentices are gearing up to fill critical positions in our healthcare systems. Learn more about all our apprenticeship programs: https://lnkd.in/gW8FkmZs SEIU Healthcare 1199NW Multi-Employer Training Fund

We’re just 1 day away from the Healthcare Job Fair! ?? Join us tomorrow, October 23, from 1:00-4:00 PM at WorkSource Everett. This is your chance to connect with employers in nursing, dental, behavioral health, pharmacy, allied health, administration, patient support, biomedical, facilities, and more. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/g9naBpkk

Our 2024 Behavioral Health Education Pathways Convening was impactful and left us feeling inspired. Today included panel discussions on Regulatory & Policy Updates and Aligning Efforts through Advisory Boards, break out conversations, an SUDP Apprentice at Sea Mar Community Health Centers, Tyrone Powell, sharing his experience, and more! We couldn't have done it without SEIU Healthcare 1199NW Multi-Employer Training Fund, The Allied Health Center of Excellence and all the education leaders from Ballmer Group, Bates Technical College, Bellevue College, Career Path Services, Centralia College, City University Counseling Center, Clover Park Technical College, Community Health Plan of Washington, Eastern Washington University, Edmonds College, EnGen, Equity Is. Consulting, Highline Public Schools, Jobs for the Future (JFF), King County, WA, King County Department of Community and Behavioral Health, Lakeside-Milam Recovery Centers, Northwest Regional Primary Care Association, Olympic College, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences, Peninsula College, Quinn Thomas, Renton Technical College, Seattle Central College, Seattle Children's, Seattle Jobs Initiative, SEIU Healthcare 1199NW, Skillsline, South West Area Health Education Center, Spokane Falls Community College, University of Washington, Washington State Department of Health, Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, Washington State Health Care Authority, Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC), Wenatchee Valley College, Whatcom Community College, WorkForce Central, Workforce Development Council of Seattle-King County, Workforce Training & Education Coordinating Board, Yakima Valley College #BehavioralHealth #BehavioralHealthEducation #BehavioralHealthApprenticeship #BehavioralHealthCareers #BehavioralHealthOpportunity #WashingtonBehavioralHealth #WashingtonStateEducation #EducationPathways #WorkforceDevelopment #BehavioralHealthWorkers #BehavioralHealthWorkforce

?? Healthcare is such an important regional need in our region, let alone around the State. I am excited to continue these conversations with Amy Barto and Leigh Christopherson from SEIU Healthcare 1199NW Multi-Employer Training Fund. Our CCW Healthcare Sector who supports this important work! We are excited to share highlights from the SE Washington Healthcare Roundtable Convening held at SEATech Skills Center this past week.?? The event brought together key voices in the healthcare sector to discuss innovative strategies and partnerships aimed at addressing critical healthcare workforce gaps. Special thanks to Jerry Maher, Walla Walla Public Schools, and the SEATech Skills Center team for hosting, and a big shoutout to all our amazing partners and panelists who made this event a success. Panel Discussion: Bridging the Healthcare Workforce Gap Moderated by: Dan Ferguson, Washington State Allied Health Center of Excellence Panelists: Rachel Wabeke, Talent Pipeline Program Manager, Providence Health Services Douglas J. Hughes, EdD, CSFA, CST, CRCST, FAST, Dean, School of Health Sciences, Columbia Basin College Jason Boatwright, Dean of Instruction, Healthcare Programs, Clover Park Technical College Paul Randall, Director, Tri-Tech Skills Center We explored strategies for aligning education and industry to prepare for the future labor market and address workforce shortages in healthcare. Thank you to all participants for engaging in meaningful discussions and committing to actionable next steps! Together, we’re building a stronger healthcare workforce for the future. ?????????? #CCW #HealthcareWorkforce #CareerConnectedLearning #WorkforceDevelopment #SEATechSkillsCenter #HealthcareIndustry #SEWashington #CTE #ESD123 #EducationAndIndustry #HealthcareCareers #BridgingTheGap