Council to explore education solutions that address regional healthcare needs
Oct. 29, 2025
Olympia—On Nov. 5, the Washington Student Achievement Council (WSAC) will meet in Aberdeen to discuss how college and career pathways are helping to address regional healthcare needs.
The council will host a panel of community partners to explore the landscape of regional healthcare challenges and education solutions. WSAC’s Adult Pathways team will highlight ways Washington Health Corps programs are helping address the state’s shortage of healthcare workers. The day before the meeting, council members will tour Summit Pacific Hospital in Elma to learn about innovative, hands-on training for high school students in the healthcare field.
Other agenda items will focus on college affordability and basic needs supports. Staff will demonstrate a tool developed for policymakers to visualize college affordability. Grays Harbor College will share how it’s building a stronger support system to meet students’ basic needs. Finally, researchers from Education Northwest will present findings from a WSAC pilot program on new ways to connect students with public benefits.
The meeting will take place at Grays Harbor College on Nov. 5 at 9 a.m. Formal public comment will begin at 2:55 p.m. A hybrid option is also available, with online registration required to attend via Zoom.
Resources:
- The 2026 Strategic Action Plan is now available online.
- All meeting materials are now available.
- The public will have opportunities to comment during the meeting. Those who plan to attend should register on Zoom prior to the meeting.
- Read the Washington Student Achievement Council's equity statement.
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