Advancing Workforce Solutions
Health Career Connection (HCC) is a leader in systems change and addressing workforce shortages in the health sector. Our proven track record includes developing innovative solutions to bridge gaps in talent and industry demand, with a focus on strengthening workforce initiatives and pathways statewide and nationally.
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Innovation to Meet Workforce Demands
We are dedicated to building a sustainable and highly skilled workforce that meets the health needs and reflects the communities they serve. By tailoring solutions to regional needs, we ensure that communities are equipped with the talent and resources necessary to meet the demands of an evolving health industry landscape.
National
HCC drives national impact through strategic initiatives that strengthen the health workforce. Partnering with the de Beaumont Foundation and the National Consortium for Public Health Workforce Development, HCC led efforts to design and implement bold recruitment and retention strategies that grow a community-rooted workforce reflective of the populations it serves. HCC is also a founding member of the National Alliance for Public Health Pathway Programs, reinforcing its leadership in expanding access to health career pathways nationwide.
California
In California, HCC shapes workforce strategies to build a health workforce reflective of local communities. As Co-Director of the Future Health Workforce Commission and leader of the California Health Professions Consortium, HCC drives statewide planning, policy, and partnerships to address shortages and expand health career pathways.
Regional
HCC leads Regional Health Workforce Initiatives across California, aligning local innovation with statewide goals. With support from The California Endowment, we provide grants, guidance, and capacity-building to help regions design community-rooted solutions.
Strategic Advising and Support
HCC’s Workforce Division offers a comprehensive range of services to support a strong and responsive health workforce:
- Regional Health Workforce Collaboratives: Engaging stakeholders to develop local solutions that strengthen workforce pipelines.
- Networking and Professional Development: Connecting partners with industry networks and learning opportunities to foster collaboration and shared strategies.
- Workforce Studies and Analysis: Delivering data-driven insights into regional trends and talent gaps.
- Strategic Advising: Providing expert guidance to help partners address workforce needs and align efforts with broader sector priorities.
- Career Pathway Initiatives: Expanding access to health careers and supporting efforts to ensure the workforce reflects the communities being served.
Regional Health Workforce Initiative Network
Connecting regional leaders, policymakers, and communities to design workforce strategies that meet today’s needs and prepare for tomorrow.
The Health Workforce Innovation Network (Health WIN) is an initiative led by Health Career Connection to address critical workforce challenges in California’s health sector. Health WIN brings together regional stakeholders, policymakers, and community leaders to develop innovative, equity-driven solutions tailored to local workforce needs. Health WIN fosters collaboration and alignment with statewide initiatives. Together, we are building resilient, inclusive workforce ecosystems equipped to meet the evolving demands of the health sector.
California Health Professionals Consortium
The California Health Professions Consortium (CHPC) is a statewide coalition dedicated to advancing health equity by fostering a diverse and inclusive health workforce. Comprised of stakeholders from across the health, education, and workforce sectors, CHPC promotes collaboration and innovation to address critical workforce challenges. With representation from community-based organizations, academic institutions, employers, and policymakers, CHPC works to create opportunities for underrepresented populations in health professions and to strengthen the capacity of California’s health workforce to meet the needs of its diverse communities.
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Our Impact
HCC host organizations provide practical assistance and gain access to talented students who make meaningful contributions. 95% of HCC Host Organizations report the highest possible satisfaction with HCC interns and repeat as hosts.
5,800+
Alumni nationwide
300+
Organizations partner with HCC across 13 regions
70%
Of interns offered a job or extended internship with their host organizations
95%
of HCC Host Organizations report the highest possible satisfaction with HCC interns and repeat as hosts
Join Us in Shaping the Future of Health
Together, let's build a strong health workforce and improve
community health nationwide.
