AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Getting Smart Podcast
Todd Smith and Stacey Ocander on Pathways Strategies to Address the Healthcare Workforce Shortage in Nebraska and Beyond
Jul 31, 2024
Todd Smith, the CEO of Symphony Workforce and former podcast host, joins Stacey Ocander, Senior Director of Workforce and Education Initiatives at the Nebraska Hospital Association, to tackle the healthcare workforce crisis. They discuss a groundbreaking curriculum for third to fifth graders, designed to ignite interest in healthcare careers through hands-on experiences. The conversation highlights the importance of early recruitment initiatives, creative partnerships, and the role of education in ensuring a robust future healthcare workforce.
37:50
Episode guests
AI Summary
AI Chapters
Episode notes
Podcast summary created with Snipd AI
Quick takeaways
- Introducing health science curricula for young students fosters early interest in healthcare careers, addressing workforce shortages through education.
- Collaborative efforts between educators and healthcare organizations create seamless pathways, ensuring students acquire the skills needed for future healthcare roles.
Deep dives
Health Science Career Opportunities
Careers in health science and healthcare present immense opportunities for young individuals, linking personal purpose and economic mobility while addressing significant workforce shortages. Recent initiatives, such as the Health Science Pathways appendix, emphasize innovative approaches and collaboration within this sector to enhance educational programs. By equipping students with relevant skills and knowledge about various health careers, these pathways aim to fulfill the increasing demand for healthcare professionals. Furthermore, engaging youth in health science from an early age serves to inspire the next generation of healthcare workers, fostering both community connection and personal fulfillment.
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode