UPPER PENINSULA HEALTHCARE ROUNDTABLE

Mission Statement: To Create a Workforce to Meet the Upper Peninsula Healthcare Industry Needs. Vision Statement: To attract and retain a high-quality workforce by creating a positive image for healthcare occupations.

Background: The development of the UP Healthcare Roundtable came from concerns of local healthcare professionals that the need for 1500 new healthcare positions is expected by 2010. Of the top 20 jobs projected for the year 2010, ten are in healthcare. To fill the shortage of healthcare professionals, and to communicate the vast benefit of these professions to individuals looking into career choices, The UP Healthcare Roundtable is to developing long-term solutions. Healthcare partners are working together to: Attract and retain a competitive workforce. Strategize on how to develop human resource. sharing opportunities to help reduce staffing costs across the Upper Peninsula. Educate community on the economic value of the healthcare industry to our local communities. Develop training programs with education partners for entry-level workers while continuing to implement training for the incumbent workers so that the industry is globally competitive. For more information or to become a member, please contact Deb Doyle, Michigan Works! The Job Force Board at (906) 789-0558 ext.219. Click the following links for more information: • Current Activities • Upper Peninsula Health Care Info • Economic Impact of Healthcare • Helpful Links