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Overview

Join the fourth virtual Workforce Development Week, April 21 to 23, to access Kaiser Permanente’s career resources in one place.

Attend live and on-demand sessions. Engage in activities for prizes. Explore short sessions — 5 minutes or less — for every stage of your career.

At the event, you can:

  • Explore career paths.
  • Connect with mentors and colleagues.
  • Build in-demand skills.
  • Find practical tips and tools.
  • View EPIC Stories and vote for the EPIC Awards.
  • Learn about tuition reimbursement and education trusts.

The event is open to all employees. It’s hosted by National Workforce Planning and Development. It’s sponsored by Kaiser Permanente, the Alliance of Health Care Unions, and the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions.

Host a watch party with your team or colleagues. Attend as your duties allow and access recorded sessions.

Register Now to access the sessions starting April 21.

Workforce Development Week encourages learning, growth, and engagement. The leaderboard gamifies the experience.

How it works

  • Learning Paths: Earn 25 points for each completed session
  • Skill Boosts: Score 50 points for each completed session
  • Live Events: Earn 50 points for each live session
  • Survey: Complete the feedback survey for another 50 points

The more you learn, the more points you earn — and the higher you climb! Collect badges and compete for prizes. The leaderboard is open through April 26. See rules.

Live events

3 Awesome Events



Career Support live event April 21 · 12–1 PM
Less Panic, More Progress: Headspace and Education Trusts
April 21, noon to 1 p.m. PT

Looking to stay balanced? Build resilience? Prepare for what’s next? Join this session to learn practical ways to manage everyday stressors and support your mental health and career growth. Hear from Headspace and the education trusts about mental wellness tools and career resources that can help you.

Meet the speakers
Career Support live event april 21 noon - 1
Elevating Human Skills for Winning Teams in the Age of AI
April 22, noon to 1 p.m. PT

AI (artificial intelligence) is transforming work. But the secret to winning teams isn’t just smarter tech — it’s stronger human skills. Join nursing innovation, HR, and union leaders for a candid talk. Learn how to keep people at the center of progress.

Career Support live event april 21 noon - 1
Personalize Your Career Journey
April 23, noon to 1 p.m. PT

Your career isn’t one-size-fits-all. Shape your future. Join live for practical strategies and real-world insights to help you own your growth. Discover simple steps to personalize your career path, build confidence, and grow in ways that work for you.

Learning Paths

Explore 4 unique learning paths designed to fit your career goals. Choose one path — or mix and match across multiple — for a personalized experience. Access quick, 5-minute sessions anytime and earn points as you learn.

  • EXPLORE: Not sure where to start? Go here for assessments and career tools to find your direction.
  • GROW: Ready to build your skills? Access courses, tuition support, and resources to take charge of your career.
  • CONNECT: Want to expand your network? See how to find a mentor, join communities, and make new connections.
  • EMPOWER (Managers): Looking to lead and support your team? Get practical tips and tools to help you and your team succeed.


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EPIC Awards: Vote Now

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Choose who Wins
Education Partnership Inspiring Change
EPIC

Celebrate the power of Education Partnerships Inspiring Change! The EPIC Awards spotlight the best training programs in the Labor Management Partnership. Register or Log in to:

  • Watch the 7 nominee videos
  • Vote for your favorite by April 23

Your vote decides the winner!


Discover real stories of career growth for employees and managers. See how education resources can unlock potential, build confidence, and open doors to new opportunities. Register or Log in to:

  • Explore all 8 videos
  • Like the stories that inspire you

Speakers

Meet our professionals



Jessica Butz portrait

JESSICA BUTZ

Director, National Workforce Development, Alliance of Health Care Unions; Co-director, Ben Hudnall Memorial Trust

John Kolodney portrait

JOHN KOLODNY

National Coordinator, Workforce Planning and Development, Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions

Laura Long portrait

Laura Long

Vice President, Operations, Performance, and Compliance, National Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity

Caroline Lucas portrait

CAROLINE LUCAS

Executive Director, Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions

Christian Meisner portrait

IJE-ENU NWOSU

Chief Advancement Officer, Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine

Patricia Pittman portrait

PATRICIA PITTMAN

Fitzhugh Mullan Professor of Health Workforce Equity, Milken Institute School of Public Health, George Washington University

Jim Pruitt portrait

JIM PRUITT

Vice President, Labor Management Partnership and Labor Relations, The Permanente Federation

Hal Ruddick portrait

HAL RUDDICK

Executive Director, Alliance of Health Care Unions

Steve Shields portrait

STEVE SHIELDS

Senior Vice President, National Labor Relations and Office of Labor Management Partnership

Lionel Sims, Jr. portrait

Lionel Sims, Jr.

Vice President, Office of Labor Management Partnership and National Labor Relations Strategy; Interim Management Lead, National Workforce Planning and Development

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