Date
June 4, 2026
Featured Speaker
Andy Hall
President, Trailhead Strategies
Overview
Strengthening the behavioral health workforce requires more than identifying challenges—it requires building sustainable pathways into rewarding careers.
In this Learning Series session, Andy Hall shared updates on the Cook County Behavioral Health Apprenticeship and Retention Hub, highlighting progress to date and what it will take to continue expanding and sustaining the model. Participants also learned about Cook County's broader workforce strategy, including efforts to scale pre-apprenticeship programs, strengthen early entry pathways, and build supported career pathways that help individuals enter, grow, and remain in the behavioral health workforce.
Key Takeaways
Progress to date on the Cook County Behavioral Health Apprenticeship and Retention Hub
Strategies to expand and sustain the behavioral health workforce
Scaling pre-apprenticeship programs and strengthening early entry pathways
Building supported career pathways that enable individuals to enter, grow, and remain in behavioral health careers
How providers, educators, employers, and community partners can engage in apprenticeship and workforce initiatives
The shared role we all play in building a workforce that meets the needs of Cook County communities
Participants left with a clearer understanding of Cook County's workforce strategy, opportunities to engage, and the actions needed to help grow and sustain the behavioral health workforce.
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