Health workforce partners across North Carolina are invited to come together for a webinar focused on strengthening the state’s healthcare workforce and supporting Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).

Scheduled for Monday, June 15, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., this session will serve as an opportunity to engage partners in coordinated action, share updates on the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP), and celebrate National Certified Nursing Assistant Week with a focused discussion on ecuational resources available to support the CNA workforce.

The webinar will highlight key developments in workforce initiatives and take a deep dive into resources available to support nursing assistants and direct care professionals. Attendees will also learn more about workforce development efforts, including Workforce Pell, student financial aid, and wraparound supports.

Featured panelists include:

• Andrea DeSantis, Assistant Secretary for Workforce Solutions, NC Commerce
• Andrew Gardner, Associate VP for Workforce Strategies, NC Community Colleges
• Kiara Gaston, Nurse Aide of the Year, Association for Home and Hospice Care of NC
• Eric Kivisto, Director of Quality Improvement, NC Health Care Facilities Association
• Jennie Bowen, Director, Rivers East Workforce Development Board

Registration is now open.