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Healthcare Sector Partnership is an industry-led, community-supported workforce development collaborative that is building a local, skilled talent pipeline for Hawaii’s high growth healthcare sector and strengthening our local economy.
About the Program
The Healthcare Sector Partnership brings industry leaders, secondary and post-secondary educators, government officials and community partners for collective action to build Hawaii’s Kindergarten-to-Career healthcare talent pipeline.
Together, our goal is to improve student preparedness and increase the number of students in the healthcare pipeline to better meet the future demand for healthcare professionals.
Healthcare Association of Hawaii (HAH) serves as the sector convener with critical support from the Chamber of Commerce Hawaii, Department of Labor and Industrial Relations and AE Consulting.
We work closely with University of Hawaii and Hawaii Department of Education pilot school partners in the Farrington, Kapolei, Pearl City, Waiana, and Waipahu school complexes to build Kindergarten-to-Career pathways. Employers provide high-quality, work-based learning opportunities for students and teachers.
Priority Workgroups
Employers determine workforce development priorities, with each focus area supported by an employer-led workgroup. These workgroups drive the initiatives that help build a robust and sustainable talent pipeline, guiding students from education to successful careers in healthcare.
Career Awareness
Exposure to career paths in healthcare, with awareness opportunities for students and parents beginning as early as elementary school. Understanding the broad workforce needs, sub-sector leads ensure that the specific needs and challenges within each sub-sector are addressed.
Training & Transitions to Employment
Enhancing training programs at the secondary and post-secondary levels to create seamless pathways for students to transition into stable, fulfilling careers in healthcare.
Curriculum Support
Integrating industry insights to align healthcare curricula with workforce demands, ensuring students gain the skills needed for successful careers in healthcare.
Healthcare Workforce Needs Analysis
Explore the data that drives the Healthcare Sector Partnership. This analysis by Healthcare Association of Hawaii guides our efforts to align educational programs with industry demands and develop a skilled workforce for Hawaii’s healthcare sector.
Healthcare Sector Metrics & Outcomes
As of Summer 2024
Mahalo to Our Steering Committee
Jason Chang, The Queen’s Health System
Jennifer Diesman, HMSA
Shelli Ihori, Hawaii Pacific Health
Emmanuel Kintu, Kalihi-Palama Health Center
Wesley Lo, Ohana Pacific & Hale Makua Health Services
Michele McConnell, Diagnostic Laboratory Services Hawaii
Tim Pfingsten, Adventist Health Castle
Hilton Raethel, Healthcare Association of Hawaii
Nadine Tenn Salle, Hawaii Independent Physicians Association
Laurie Yuen, REHAB Hospital of the Pacific
Meeting
Resources
Find presentation materials and recordings of recent convenings here.
Strengthen Hawaii’s Healthcare Workforce Pipeline
Strengthen Hawaii’s healthcare workforce pipeline by joining your industry peers in the Healthcare Sector Partnership. Together, we can continue to build a stronger future for Hawaii’s healthcare workforce.
Mahalo to Our Funders & Partners
