Blue Ridge Partnership

This document introduces the Regional Health Sciences Workforce Partnerships Roadmap, which aims to address health workforce challenges in Virginia through industry-focused collaborations. It outlines the sector partnership model, emphasizing collective impact and employer-led solutions to bridge the talent pipeline for health science careers. The roadmap is structured into three phases: Start, Build, and Scale, guiding stakeholders on forming, formalizing, and expanding workforce partnerships. It emphasizes customized regional approaches to meet unique local needs and includes guiding principles for effective collaboration and strategic growth. The document highlights the importance of data-informed decisions, with a focus on outcomes over processes to improve educational and employment pathways in health sciences.