Leveraging Career Pathway Programs: State Strategies to Combat Health Care Workforce Shortages

There are workforce shortages across the nation in direct care, registered nurses, primary care, maternal and child health, behavioral health, and many other fields. The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) provides an overview of programs states have implemented to address or mitigate workforce shortages. The report describes programs across various stages of education, including K-12, community college, and undergraduate programs.