GOVERNOR J-B PRITZKER IS TOUTING HIS PROPOSAL TO EXPAND THE HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE IN ILLINOIS. 

IT's CALLED THE PIPELINE FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF HEALTHCARE OR “PATH” WORKFORCE PROGRAM. GOVERNOR PRITZKER SAYS IT WOULD BE RUN THROUGH LOCAL COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND PROVIDE SUPPORT TO STUDENTS FACING BARRIERS TO FURTHERING THEIR EDUCATION.

THE GOVERNOR IS ASKING LAWMAKERS TO APPROVE 25 MILLION DOLLARS FOR THE EFFORT. IT WOULD FOCUS ON HIGH-NEED PROFESSIONS SUCH AS NURSES, E-M-T'S AND RESPIRATORY THERAPISTS.

IF APPROVED BY THE LEGISLATURE, THE PROPOSED 25 MILLION DOLLAR PROGRAM WOULD ALSO HELP STUDENTS WITH THINGS LIKE TRANSPORTATION, CHILD CARE AND TUTORING.