Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education

2024 Healthcare Workforce Collaboratory

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Progress through Partnerships: Fostering Pipelines for Kentucky’s Future

This event was held on Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024 at The Campbell House, Lexington.

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The  Healthcare Workforce Collaboratory is a unique event that brings policy experts, state leaders, and leading representatives from college campuses and the healthcare industry to strategize solutions for Kentucky's healthcare staff crisis and develop a path forward to increase capacity for the future. This in-person only event featured sessions and networking opportunities that help bridge the gap between our postsecondary institutions and workforce partners. 

Program Details

Time Session Materials

9-9:30 a.m.

Collaboratory Kickoff and Statewide Healthcare Workforce Update

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Recording

9:30-10:15 a.m.

Navigating the Future of Healthcare Workforce

  • Dr. Rajeev Darolia, Senior Advisor, Office of the Chief Economist and Wendell H. Ford Professor of Public Policy and Economics, University of Kentucky’s Martin School of Public Policy and Administration - LinkedIn

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Recording

10:15-11:00 a.m.

Overcoming Barriers in Healthcare Workforce Licensure

  • Moderator: Dr. Leslie Sizemore, CPE - LinkedIn
  • Representative Steve Bratcher - LinkedIn
  • Kelly Jenkins, KY Board of Nursing - LinkedIn
  • Representative Kim Moser - LinkedIn
  • Dr. Kelli Selvage, KCTCS

Recording

11-11:45 a.m.

Spotlight Session on Healthcare Workforce Initiatives

 
11:45-1:15 p.m.

Celebrating Connections: Networking and Recognition Luncheon

  • Dr. Aaron Thompson, CPE - LinkedIn, Bio
  • Representative Ken Fleming - Bio

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News Release (with photos)

1:30-2:15 p.m.

Strategic Partnerships for Workforce Data Gathering

  • Moderator: Travis Muncie, CPE - LinkedIn
  • Dr. Charles Aull, KY Chamber of Commerce - LinkedIn
  • JP Hamm, KY Hospital Association - LinkedIn
  • Dr. Roderick Jones, KCTCS
  • Dr. Beth Kelly, KSTATS - LinkedIn
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2:15-3 p.m.

Understanding and Using Registered Apprenticeships as a Workforce Solution

  • Joy Jamerson, Healthcare Career Advancement Program - LinkedIn

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HCAP website

3:15-4 p.m.

Expanding Access: Engaging Kentucky's Untapped Talent and Medically Underserved Communities

  • Moderator:  Callie Miracle, KY Chamber of Commerce - LinkedIn
  • Whitney Allen, KY Dept of Veterans Affairs - LinkedIn
  • Brenda Fitzpatrick, NW AHEC - LinkedIn
  • Senator Stephen Meredith - Bio
  • Beth Shafer, CHFS - LinkedIn
Recording
4-4:30 p.m.

What's Next? A Reflection and Call to Action

  • Nancy Galvagni, Kentucky Hospital Association - LinkedIn

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Recording

Event Information

If you have any questions regarding the event, please email heather.faesy@ky.gov.

Last Updated: 11/4/2024