The Staffing Crisis Breakthrough - From Tuition Reimbursements to Talent Pipelines that Retain

​Hospitals aren’t just facing a hiring problem—they’re facing a business problem. Tuition reimbursement and “post-and-pray” recruiting aren’t moving the needle, while vacancies, agency spend, and burnout keep rising. Join us for a fast, podcast-style conversation with health system and workforce leaders on how to build an employer-owned talent supply chain—so you fill critical roles faster, keep people longer, and align spend to measurable outcomes.

​We’ll dig into what’s changed (new Medicaid mandates, the 2026 Pell expansion, WIOA/ETPL access), why legacy models fail, and how to pivot to stackable, debt-smart pathways that turn education dollars into retention and ready-to-work talent. Expect straight talk, playbooks you can run this quarter, and funding routes that don’t blow up your budget.

​Key Takeaways

• ​From Spend to ROI: Replace generic tuition reimbursement with stackable, employer-owned career paths that drive retention beyond 12 months.

• ​New Pipelines, Less Friction: Tap Medicaid/WIOA/ETPL and CTE pathways to stand up high-pass, job-ready cohorts—without adding bureaucracy.

• ​Debt as a Retention Lever: Use innovative partners (e.g., loan-repayment models) to turn student debt into a reason to stay.

• ​Operate at Scale: Stand up an asset-light, tech-enabled training engine (CRM + learning + outcomes dashboards) to maintain quality as you grow.

​Speakers:

• ​Jason Aubrey, Chief Executive Officer, Skilltrade

• ​Tammy Eshleman, MS, SPHR, Director of Workforce Development, Trinity Health

• ​Dr. Jackie Skryd, VP, Corporate Partnerships & Professional & Continuing Education, National University

• ​Ron J. Stefanski, Strategic Advisor, Skilltrade (Moderator)

​Ready to turn staffing from a cost center into a competitive edge? Register now and take home the playbook to build, fund, and retain the workforce you need.