Workforce Solutions Jam: Strengthening Workforce Pathways

The Role of Higher Education in Training Future Behavioral Health Professionals

Higher education plays a critical role in preparing the next generation of behavioral health professionals. The April Workforce Solutions Jam will explore how institutions are adapting to meet workforce demands by modernizing curriculum, expanding access to education and training, and equipping students with the skills needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving field.

Speakers will share strategies for strengthening education-to-workforce pathways and addressing challenges to build a more sustainable and prepared behavioral health workforce.

Key highlights of the April session will include:

• Understanding how institutions are adapting to meet workforce demands.
• Learning strategies for strengthening education-to-workforce pathways.
• Hearing from program implementors and candidates on what they are seeing in the field.

The Workforce Solutions Jam is a monthly webinar to build national momentum and encourage collaboration. It is hosted as a partnership between the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, The College for Behavioral Health Leadership and Health Management Associates.