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About the North Central Indiana Health Talent Alliance

The North Central Indiana Health Talent Alliance (HTA) brings together healthcare employers, educators, and community partners to strengthen the healthcare workforce across our region.

Our goal is simple: help students explore healthcare careers, connect with opportunities, and build lasting futures in our community.

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Why We Exist

Over the past several years, healthcare employers and educational institutions across our region began meeting to address a growing challenge:

There simply aren’t enough people entering and staying in healthcare careers to meet demand.

Hospitals, clinics, training programs, and schools recognized the need for stronger collaboration and a clearer pathway for students and families to enter the healthcare field.

This coalition approached the South Bend Regional Chamber to help formalize and lead the initiative. With the Chamber’s support and regional influence, the North Central Indiana Health Talent Alliance was relaunched with renewed focus and direction.

Serving North Central Indiana

Today, HTA represents a coordinated effort across five counties:

St. Joseph

Elkhart

Fulton

Marshall

Kosciusko

Our Key Focus Areas

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1. Job Forecasting

We analyze workforce data to understand the healthcare roles our region needs, both now and in the future.

By identifying workforce gaps, we help align education, training, and employer needs using a talent pipeline management model developed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

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2. Career Exploration

We help students understand:

Entry ways available in their community
Education and training pathways
Starting-point roles and long-term growth opportunities

Our website serves as a central hub for career exploration across the region — bringing together information that was previously scattered and difficult to access.

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3. Attraction & Retention

Choosing a healthcare career is only the first step. Retaining skilled professionals is just as important.

Healthcare careers can come with high levels of stress and burnout. HTA works with employers and community partners to identify solutions that help healthcare professionals build sustainable, long-term careers right here in North Central Indiana.