The Challenge
The healthcare industry remains an indispensable pillar of New York City’s workforce, with increasing demand at all levels. However, the industry’s need for more qualified workers, improved job quality, and increased investment in advancement persists.
Addressing these challenges through a unified strategy is critical. In particular, fostering collaborative approaches with employers and investing in the development of healthcare workers will establish a thriving healthcare infrastructure.
The soaring demand for healthcare workers in New York City has catalyzed a renewed focus on innovative workforce development strategies, and we must meet the moment. When JobsFirst NYC launched the Healthcare Sector Network in 2022:
4%
healthcare sector growth rate in NYC 2020-2022, despite a drop in 2020
600,000
healthcare-related occupations expected to generate 600,000+ cumulative healthcare job openings through 2032
40%
of healthcare jobs were projected to require only a high school diploma
Approach
The Healthcare Network (HSN) strengthens workforce development and partners with employers to meet labor demand and increase access and opportunity within the healthcare sector to create family-sustaining career pathways.
By tailoring preparation to meet current employer needs, the HSN facilitates professional growth and expands long-term economic mobility for New Yorkers. The Network is committed to:
Partnering with employers and across the workforce development ecosystem to strengthen healthcare career pathways and create career advancement strategies.
Complementing one another’s training, services, and curricula and making cross-network referrals.
Designing and launching a marketing campaign to attract more applicants to the healthcare profession.
Sharing best practices to connect jobseekers with better-quality jobs and employers.
Impact
The Network has completed the investigate, imagine, and incubate phases of JobsFirst NYC’s partnership development process and is currently in the implementation phase, which will impact healthcare career pathways and job quality, ultimately benefiting jobseekers and employers alike.
$150K
Funds Raised & Leveraged
42+
Stakeholders Engaged
8
Partners Engaged
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