Mapping the Solution: Equitable Career Advancement for Entry-Level Healthcare Employees

Evaluations of the Health Profession Opportunity Grants (HPOG) program indicate that career advancement after entry-level employment remains a challenge. This brief explores how career pathways programs like HPOG can partner with employers to develop equity-centered advancement models to address turnover and fill gaps in healthcare specializations while supporting workers by increasing hours, pay, and responsibilities without changing their job titles. The brief presents five scalable strategies that can be implemented by career pathways program staff, regional workforce development boards, and funders.