Date & Time: Oct 26, 2026 at 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. (EST)

Registration Link for Webinar: Strengthening North Carolina’s Healthcare Workforce through Statewide Collaboration and Local Innovation

Description: 2026 NC Health Workforce Trends, Progress and Challenges

Join the NC Center on the Workforce for Health for the release of its third annual supply and demand analysis, including employer demand data from the Health Talent Alliance and emerging trends shaping state and regional workforce strategies. Building on prior analysis, we highlight notable progress while identifying ongoing challenges animating impressive action across North Carolina.

Together, we’ll explore:

-Supply and demand trends for registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, nursing assistants, medical assistants, EMTs, paramedics, community health workers, social workers, rad techs, and more.

-Insights on differences by region and care settings.

-Examples of impactful interventions underway across the state.

-Emerging opportunities to further align and accelerate action among employers, educators, policymakers, and regional partners to further strengthen the workforce needed to support North Carolina’s health.

The webinar will pair new data analysis with practical examples of work already underway across North Carolina, highlighting how organizations and regional partnerships are responding to workforce needs in practice.

North Carolina is building momentum. It will require coordinated action to accelerate lasting impact. To register for the webinar, visit: Strengthening North Carolina’s Healthcare Workforce through Statewide Collaboration and Local Innovation