The Health Care Connect industry partnership is an initiative of the Chester County Economic Development Council in partnership with regional Workforce Development Boards, employers, educators and other economic development agencies serving the Southeastern PA region and works to address workforce and other competitiveness needs of the healthcare industry.
What Is an Industry Partnership?
An industry partnership is a collaborative network of employers and community partners working together to address the workforce needs of an industry. For healthcare, that means bringing the right people to the same table.
Health Care Connect creates opportunities for healthcare organizations to:
- Share workforce challenges and identify common solutions
- Connect with education and training partners
- Strengthen recruitment and retention strategies
- Build and expand career pathways
- Identify emerging skills and training needs
- Share resources, ideas, and best practices
- Help shape a workforce that is prepared for the future of healthcare
It’s about moving from “How do we solve this?” to “How can we solve this together?”
Who Benefits?
Healthcare Providers & Employers
- Connect with other healthcare organizations and workforce partners to address shared challenges, strengthen talent pipelines, and help shape training that meets the real-world needs of the industry.
Healthcare Professionals & Job Seekers
- Discover career pathways, training opportunities, resources, and connections that can help you grow your skills and take your next step in healthcare.
Students & Future Healthcare Professionals
- Explore the wide range of careers available in healthcare and connect with organizations that can help turn your interests into opportunities.
Educators & Workforce Partners
- Gain direct insight into the skills and talent healthcare employers need—and collaborate on programs that prepare people for meaningful careers.
Our Communities
- A stronger healthcare workforce means healthcare organizations can better serve the people and communities that depend on them.
Health Care Connect is always looking for healthcare employers, education and training providers, workforce organizations, community partners, and others who want to contribute to a stronger healthcare workforce – YOUR VOICE CAN HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF HEALTHCARE
Learn more about upcoming activities, partnership opportunities and ways you and your organization can participate.
Contact our Health Care Connect team below
With over 20 years of experience in workforce development, Bethanie Emery has built a career dedicated to connecting individuals with meaningful employment and helping businesses strengthen and sustain their talent pipelines. Her journey began in higher education, where she focused on equipping students with the tools needed to transition successfully into the workforce through career readiness training, workshops, and personal development initiatives.
Currently serving as a Project Manager at the Chester County Economic Development Council, Bethanie leads two major initiatives—Health Care Connect and HireONE. In this role, she partners with employers across Southeastern Pennsylvania to address workforce challenges, provide targeted training opportunities, and identify untapped talent pools. Her work focuses on bridging the gap between industry needs and talent development, ensuring both job seekers and employers are well-positioned for success in a rapidly evolving labor market. Throughout her career, Bethanie has maintained a strong commitment to collaborative, community-based solutions to workforce issues. She brings a strategic, people-centered approach to every project she manages, making her a trusted partner in workforce innovation and economic growth.
