Strengthening Workforce Pathways: The Role of Higher Education in Training Future Behavioral Health Professionals

This webinar is hosted as a partnership between the College for Behavioral Health Leadership (CBHL) and The National Council for Mental Wellbeing.

Higher education plays a critical role in preparing the next generation of behavioral health professionals. This session will explore how institutions are adapting to meet workforce demands by modernizing curriculum, expanding access to education and training, and equipping students with the skills needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving field. Speakers will share strategies for strengthening education-to-workforce pathways and addressing challenges in workforce preparation to build a more sustainable and prepared behavioral health workforce.

Key highlights of this webinar include:

• Understand how institutions are adapting to meet workforce demands.
• Learn strategies for strengthening education-to-workforce pathways.
• Hear from program implementors and candidates on what they are seeing in the field.