A strong correctional health care workforce doesn’t happen by chance. It grows through mentorship, shared expertise, and meaningful opportunities for professionals to support one another across every stage of their careers.

To help strengthen and sustain the field, the NCCHC Foundation is proud to introduce the National Workforce Development Hub—a new nationwide initiative designed to connect experienced professionals with opportunities to support and guide the next generation of leaders in correctional health care.

Developed by the Foundation’s Workforce Development Committee and made possible through the generous partnership of CFG Health, the Hub creates a national network of professionals who want to give back by sharing their knowledge, experience, and leadership.

A National Network for Workforce Development

At its core, the National Workforce Development Hub provides a structured way for correctional health professionals to contribute to the growth of the field. By bringing together volunteers from across the country, the initiative helps strengthen professional pathways and expand access to mentorship, guidance, and career development.

The Hub’s first major program is the Virtual Preceptorship Program, a free, searchable national directory of volunteer preceptors. Through this program, experienced professionals can connect with students and early-career professionals seeking insight and real-world experience in correctional health care.

While the Virtual Preceptorship Program serves as the central component of the initiative, the Workforce Development Hub also offers several additional ways to contribute.

Opportunities to Get Involved

Professionals who join the Hub can volunteer in a variety of roles, including:

• Scholarship Reviewers
  Help evaluate scholarship applications and support the Foundation’s efforts to invest in future correctional health leaders.
• Preceptors
  Share real-world expertise with students and professionals who are exploring or entering the field of correctional health care.
• Mentors
  Support NCCHC Foundation scholarship recipients by providing a welcoming presence at conferences, offering professional encouragement, and sharing career guidance.
• Committee Members
  Contribute leadership and expertise to guide the Foundation’s workforce development programs and initiatives.

Join the Effort

The success of the National Workforce Development Hub depends on the dedication and experience of professionals who are willing to share what they have learned. By completing a volunteer profile and indicating areas of interest, individuals can become part of a growing national effort to strengthen the correctional health care workforce. Together, the NCCHC Foundation, the Workforce Development Committee, volunteer leaders across the country, and our partner CFG Health are helping build a stronger, better-prepared workforce—one connection at a time.

Volunteer or find your virtual preceptor at https://workforcedevelopment.ncchcfoundation.org/directory.