About Workforce Development

HASC Workforce Development is a multi-pronged effort to support health care workforce needs across Southern California. The initiative focuses on areas with a shortage of trained and qualified employees.
Examples include the following targeted efforts:
- College to Career Development Internship Program (CDIP)
- CLC Health Care Scholarship and Stipend Program
- Priority Workforce Job Portal
- RN Specialty Pipeline Project – in partnership with HealthImpact
- Strong Workforce Program – in partnership with California Community Colleges
- Statewide Health Care Workforce Surveys – coming soon
Other Workforce Resources
- Regional Workforce Development Board Contacts
HASC Workforce fact sheet – coming soon
Contact
For more information, contact Soyinka Allen, [email protected] or (213) 538-7022.
Podcasts
Lisa Mitchell, HASC Program Director, Workforce, speaks with Rebecca Evans, Executive Director of the Workforce Development Board of Ventura County (WDBVC) — Aug. 4, 2022
Teri Hollingsworth, HASC Vice President, HR and Education Services, and Cynthia Avila, WDBVC, are interviewed on KVTA Radio’s Workforce Wednesdays — June 24, 2022
Webinar: Transition-to-Practice Strategies
Focused Webinar Conversation Join HASC online Tuesday, June 24, for Creating a Community of Practice and a Culture of Retention through Transition-to-Practice Strategies. This webinar will explore how a regional TTP model can bring consistency, cut turnover and elevate patient outcomes across Southern California. Background The first months in nursing practice are pivotal: new nurses […]
In-person LEAD Academy – LA
Overview If you’re a new health care manager or want to top off your skills, join us in Los Angeles for LEAD Academy! In six daylong sessions, from Sept. 11 through Nov. 20, you’ll learn how to use your strengths to become a more effective leader. At In-person LEAD Academy, you’ll enjoy all the benefits […]
Virtual Charge Nurse Leadership Development – Cohort 2
Overview Nurse managers, if you want to grow your expertise as a unit leader, Virtual Charge Nurse Leadership Development was made for you. With facilitator Mark Kaliher, RN, you’ll cover advanced leadership strategies, communication techniques, setting priorities and managing conflict. You and your classmates will practice applying new skills in group sessions and discussions. With […]
Charge Nurse: Critical Thinking for RNs
“Critical thinking is essential to providing quality patient care and should continue to grow throughout your nursing career until it becomes second nature. ” — American Nurses Association About the Critical Thinking Course Critical thinking is vital in making effective decisions in health care, especially in urgent cases. In this online course, you’ll learn how to […]
Virtual LEAD Academy
Please note the course dates have moved to April 3 through June 26. Overview Whether you’re a new health care manager or want to refresh your skills, the virtual LEAD Academy is for you! In 12 intensive online modules, you’ll learn how to use your strengths to become a more effective leader. In this live […]