About Workforce
California’s shortage of health care workers is severe. Statewide, more than 22% of Californians live in an area without enough primary care providers. There, patients often face a health care system lacking enough nurses, physicians, pharmacists, and others. California needs to add 500,000 new allied health care professionals such as medical assistants, imaging specialists, and more. Closing the gap will require partnership among employers, workers, policymakers, colleges, licensing entities, and others.
5 Things To Know: Loan Program Supports San Diego Behavioral Health Workforce
The San Diego Pay It Forward Loan Program is part of the ELEVATE Behavioral Health Workforce Fund, an initiative funded by the County of San Diego to attract and retain more public behavioral health staff. The program can help eligible students access zero-interest loans to cover tuition, fees, and living expenses while they participate in select education and training...
5 Things To Know: SDSU Imperial Valley to Host Career Fair
The SDSU Imperial Valley Spring 2026 Career & Internship Fair will be held on April 23 from noon to 3 p.m. at the SDSU Imperial Valley Campus in Calexico.
Imperial County Approves Program to Support LVN Workforce
The Imperial County Board of Supervisors approved the release of a request for proposals for licensed vocational nurse (LVN) mentorship services, funded through Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act dollars at no cost to the county’s general fund.
5 Things To Know: HASD&IC Helps Shape Solutions at 2026 Healthcare Think
On Feb. 6, HASD&IC President & CEO Dimitrios Alexiou was a panelist on the San Diego Regional Economic Development Corp.’s 2026 Healthcare Think Tank. This event brought together more than 100 health care employers, education partners, and community organizations to assess the workforce landscape and begin creating solutions together. Discussion topics ranged from workforce demand...
5 Things To Know: ACHE Annual Conference to Feature Three Panels
The American College of Healthcare Executives will host its annual conference at Scripps Memorial La Jolla on Feb. 6 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. (PT). Panels include The State of Healthcare: Industry Leaders’ Perspectives, Navigating Key Legislative Issues Facing Healthcare Leaders, and Innovative Partnerships for Success: Leveraging Public Health and Health System Collaboration. Registration is open for this opportunity to earn...
5 Things To Know: Application Deadlines Approaching for HCAI’s Song-Brown Training Programs, Educational Scholarships
Application dates are approaching for scholarship applications and three workforce training programs under the Department of Health Care Access and Information’s (HCAI’s) Song-Brown Program, which aims to build California’s health care workforce, especially in underserved communities: