HealthForce Partners California

What HealthForce Partners California does

HealthForce Partners California is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit healthcare workforce development organization founded in 2018 and headquartered in Stockton, California. The organization operates as a multi-regional healthcare sector partnership that coordinates healthcare employers, educational institutions, government agencies, and community organizations to address healthcare workforce shortages across California. Its core operations involve convening cross-sector stakeholders, designing career pathway programs, securing grant funding, and disbursing financial support (scholarships, loan repayment, paid internships, retention bonuses) to individuals pursuing healthcare careers. The organization is governed by a board whose members include senior executives from major California healthcare systems (Kaiser Permanente Central Valley, Dignity Health, Adventist Health, Sutter Health, Community Medical Centers) and educational institutions.

The organization's product portfolio centers on workforce pathway programs rather than technology products. Key programs include the HOPE (Helping Our People Elevate) Program for Nursing, an accelerated 18-month registered nursing program; the Behavioral Health Workforce Partnership, offering scholarships, loan repayment, paid internships, and retention bonuses; the Health Professions Pathways Program (HPPP) funded by HCAI; a Medical Assistant Bootcamp; CNA programs; an EMS career pathway; the NextGen MedPros youth initiative; and a Physician Pathway Initiative in Merced County. The organization does not develop proprietary technology; its "platform" is essentially its cross-sector partnership network and operational team.

HealthForce Partners California generates revenue exclusively through grants from government agencies (primarily California HCAI, San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors, City of Modesto, and ARPA allocations) and foundations (Stanislaus Community Foundation, Health Career Connection/The California Endowment, WE Will! K-16 Educational Collaborative). It serves four customer segments: healthcare employers (who participate in program design and hire graduates), individuals seeking healthcare careers (the primary beneficiaries of scholarships and training), educational institutions (which align curricula and host clinical placements), and government/public agencies (which fund workforce development initiatives). Geographic operations span Northern San Joaquin Valley (founding region), Stanislaus County, Merced County, Solano County, Contra Costa/Tri-Valley Region, and the Eastern Sierra Region. The organization transitioned from a fiscally sponsored initiative of United Way of San Joaquin County to an independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit in July 2025.

Name

HealthForce Partners California

Legal name

HealthForce Partners California

Website

https://healthforcepartners.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HealthForce Partners California is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that coordinates California healthcare employers, educators, and government agencies to build healthcare workforce pathways. It runs grant-funded programs including nursing, behavioral health, allied health, and physician pathway initiatives across four California regions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Workforce Development

NAICS

Voluntary Health Organizations (813212), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Health & Health Equity Organizations (BPAGACAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Health & Medical Research Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAL)

Keywords

• Healthcare workforce development
• Sector partnerships
• Career pathway programs
• Nursing education partnerships
• Behavioral health training

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding and Government Contracts: As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, HealthForce Partners California generates revenue primarily through grants from government agencies, foundations, and healthcare Career Opportunity programs. Major funding sources include the California Department of Health Care Access and Information (HCAI), San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors ARPA funds, Modesto City Council investments, and foundation grants. The organization disburses funds as scholarships, loan repayment assistance, internship stipends, and program support to workforce development initiatives.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

HealthForce Partners California is a nonprofit healthcare sector partnership that coordinates healthcare employers, educational institutions, government agencies, and community organizations to build sustainable healthcare career pathways. The organization develops and funds programs including accelerated nursing training, behavioral health workforce incentives, medical assistant bootcamps, CNA programs, physician recruitment initiatives, and youth career exploration, disbursing scholarships, loan repayment, paid internships, and retention bonuses to grow a local, diverse healthcare workforce across multiple California regions.

Product overview

HealthForce Partners California is a multi-regional healthcare sector partnership offering a portfolio of workforce development programs rather than a unified technology product. The core offerings include the HOPE Program for Nursing (an accelerated 18-month RN program), the Behavioral Health Workforce Partnership (scholarships, loan repayment, internships), Health Professions Pathways Program (HPPP), Medical Assistant Bootcamp, CNA Programs, and youth-focused initiatives like NextGen MedPros. These programs are designed to create career pathways from high school through advanced clinical careers by connecting education, employers, and community organizations. The organization also introduced the Healthcare Capacity Hub as an innovative solution to address real-time workforce needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HOPE Program for Nursing: Helping Our People Elevate (HOPE) Program - an accelerated 18-month registered nursing program designed to elevate local talent into meaningful healthcare careers.
• Behavioral Health Workforce Partnership
• Health Professions Pathways Program (HPPP)

Products and services

• HOPE (Helping Our People Elevate) Program for Nursing An accelerated 18-month registered nursing program designed to elevate local talent into healthcare careers, enabling working adults and high school students to become Registered Nurses while staying rooted in their communities.
• Behavioral Health Workforce Partnership A comprehensive initiative launched in 2023 to expand and upskill the behavioral health workforce through scholarships, loan repayment, paid internships, certification support, and retention bonuses, expanded from San Joaquin County to Stanislaus and Merced Counties.
• Health Professions Pathways Program (HPPP) A program funded by the California Department of Health Care Access and Information supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds interested in healthcare careers through academic resources, career development, and hands-on learning opportunities.
• Medical Assistant Bootcamp A six-week accelerated training program at Lincoln Technical Academy/Lodi Adult School designed to prepare participants for certification through the California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants.
• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Programs Programs at San Joaquin Delta College, Stockton and Lodi Adult Schools providing pathways into caregiving careers through partnerships with Skilled Nursing Facilities and Adult Schools.
• MA Worker Incentives Program A program in partnership with select local employers offering retention bonuses, certification stipends, and other incentives to support Medical Assistants in their careers.
• NextGen MedPros A youth-focused initiative in partnership with Stanislaus Partners in Education and Modesto City Schools enhancing CTE healthcare pathways, developing student-informed career pathway guides, and prioritizing outreach to socioeconomically disadvantaged youth.
• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Pathway A regional effort to build new training pathways into Emergency Medical Services careers starting with EMR and EMT programs for high school and adult learners, expanding beyond San Joaquin Delta College to communities across Stockton, Lodi, Tracy, and Manteca.
• Physician Pathway Initiative A multi-year physician recruitment and retention initiative in Merced County supporting a regional plan, education pathways in collaboration with local school districts and higher education institutions, and connections between students and rural medical careers.
• Healthcare Capacity Hub An innovative solution introduced to meet workforce needs in real time, expanding Medical Assistant training programs and healthcare workforce capacity.

Quantifiable outcome

• HOPE Program achieves 92% graduation rate, 100% NCLEX-RN pass rate, and 95% RN retention rate one year after hire
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Aliados HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2025Lead awardee on Solano County healthcare sector partnership initiative with HealthForce Partners California. Developing localized healthcare sector strategy with Napa-Solano Medical Society and local partners.
• UC Davis School of MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025Education and training partnership to strengthen physician workforce pipeline across high-need regions. Focuses on clinical training, curriculum alignment, and medical residency program development to encourage physicians to practice in underserved areas.
• Opportunity StanislausmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2024Strategic partnership to enhance local healthcare workforce by promoting HealthForce Partners programs, sharing data and research, and introducing to key investors and stakeholders in Stanislaus County.
• WE Will! K-16 Educational CollaborativecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2024Awarded $781,298 across two grants: $396,759 for NextGen MedPros career pathways development and $384,539 for Regional Healthcare Pathways Development across Merced, Stanislaus, and San Joaquin counties.
• San Joaquin County Behavioral Health ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLead partner in Behavioral Health Workforce Partnership addressing mental health workforce shortages through scholarships, paid internships, and retention bonuses.
• San Joaquin Delta CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey educational partner providing CNA programs, psychiatric technician training, and HOPE Program for Nursing (accelerated RN program). Hosts Medical Assistant Bootcamp at Lincoln Technical Academy/Lodi Adult School.
• California State University, StanislauscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner for MSW, MFT, and counseling psychology programs. Recipient of scholarship funding through Behavioral Health Workforce Partnership and HPPP programs.
• University of the PacificcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partner for Master of Social Work, counseling psychology, and health sciences programs. Hosts clinical placements and practicum opportunities for Behavioral Health Workforce Partnership participants.
• Lincoln Technical Academy / Lodi Adult SchoolmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosts Medical Assistant Bootcamp, a six-week accelerated training program preparing participants for CCBMA certification. Contact: Julie Jansen, Principal/CTE Director.
• Stanislaus County Behavioral Health & Recovery ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty partner for Behavioral Health Workforce Partnership expansion into Stanislaus County. Ruben Imperial serves as Director and Vice Chair of HealthForce Partners board.
• Community Medical CenterscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor healthcare employer partner and board member organization. Greg Diederich serves as CEO and Board Chair of HealthForce Partners California.
• Dignity Health St. Joseph's Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare employer partner and board member. David Ziolkowski represents Dignity Health on HealthForce Partners board.
• Kaiser Permanente Central ValleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare employer partner and board member. Dr. Anitra Williams serves as Area Chief Nurse Executive on HealthForce Partners board.
• Merced County Health ServicesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty partner for physician recruitment and retention initiative in Merced County, an area facing long-standing physician shortage. Includes Livingston Community Health and Dignity Health Mercy Medical Center.
• Innovation Tri-ValleymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating on early-stage discussions to form regional healthcare sector partnership in Contra Costa/Tri-Valley Region with major healthcare employers.
• Adventist Health Lodi Memorial HospitalmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare employer partner. Brooke McCullough serves as President and Chair of HealthForce Partners board.
• Golden Valley Health CentersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederally Qualified Health Center partner providing primary care services in underserved communities.
• Sutter HealthmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare employer partner. Scott Knight serves as Sutter Health Tracy Community Hospital CEO and Treasurer of HealthForce Partners board. Supported Modesto schools partnership through Sutter Health Community Health Investment Award.
• Central Valley Doctors Health SystemmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare employer partner. Dr. Rohini Bogineni serves as Trauma Medical Director and Director of Robotic Surgery on HealthForce Partners board.
• San Joaquin County Office of EducationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerK-12 education partner for First Responders Pathway and NextGen MedPros programs, expanding EMR-to-EMT career pathways in the region.
• WorkNet San Joaquin CountymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development partner collaborating on $250,000 allied health workforce development initiative with San Joaquin County.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Jobs for the Future (JFF): National nonprofit driving workforce transformation, including the 75 Million Network which HFP is a member of (per site footer badge). JFF operates at national scale across multiple sectors and is both a peer workforce intermediary and an upstream convener/funder for regional partners like HFP.
• National Fund for Workforce Solutions: National nonprofit that backs regional workforce partnerships and sector-based workforce initiatives across the U.S. Comparable to HFP's sector-partnership model but operating at a much broader geographic and sector scope, and serving as a peer funder/convener.
• Northern Area Health Education Center (NAHEC) / California AHEC: California AHEC program operates regional centers focused on healthcare workforce pipeline development in underserved communities, including K-12 pipeline and clinical training. Comparable to HFP's Pathways and NextGen MedPros work, with longer-standing federal HRSA infrastructure.

Direct peers

• Health Career Connection: California-based nonprofit that places underrepresented students into healthcare internships and is itself a current HFP funder/partnership counterparty. Operates a similar pathway model from internship into clinical careers, making it both a peer and a collaborator.
• Project QUEST: San Antonio-based nonprofit sector partnership that trains low-income adults for high-demand healthcare and tech careers and is widely cited as the original sector-partnership model. Comparable to HFP in approach (employer-led training pathways with wraparound supports) though focused in Texas rather than California.
• Futuro Health: California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on upskilling healthcare workers and building career pathways into allied health, nursing, and behavioral health roles. Direct peer to HealthForce Partners California in mission, geography, target population, and reliance on California state and foundation grants.

Others

• Foundation for California Community Colleges: Where HFP CEO Paul Lanning previously served as President/CEO. Operates statewide workforce and education programs including healthcare pathways through California community colleges; comparable in scope to HFP's education-partnership work and a logical institutional peer.

Emerging players

• SkillUp Coalition: National nonprofit that connects underemployed workers to free skill-building and career resources, including healthcare pathways, with employer and training-provider partnerships. Comparable to HFP in serving career-changers and incumbent workers but more tech-platform-mediated.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

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