Founding Region.
Lasting Impact.
Our founding region, the Northern San Joaquin Valley, continues to lead the way in building a strong and representative healthcare workforce through collaborative innovation.
From medical assisting to behavioral health, the Northern San Joaquin Valley is where HealthForce Partners California began — and where our most comprehensive partnerships continue to grow. Working with local educators, healthcare providers, government leaders, and students, we’re building healthcare career pathways that serve our communities and strengthen the region’s future.
Spotlight: Medical Assistants
Fast-track training, workforce incentives, and expanding opportunity.
- Medical Assistant Bootcamp: A six-week accelerated training program at Lincoln Technical Academy/Lodi Adult School to prepare participants for certification via the California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants (CCBMA).
- MA Worker Incentives Program: In partnership with select employers, we’re supporting employee retention and growth through bonuses, certification stipends, and more.
- Program Expansion: Expanding training capacity to meet regional demand and create more entry points into healthcare careers.
Contact:
Julie Jansen, Principal/CTE Director
Lincoln Technical Academy, Lodi Adult School
(209) 331-7605 | jjansen@lodiusd.net
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs)
Essential caregivers. Growing opportunities.
- San Joaquin Delta College CNA Program Expansion
Strengthening clinical training through partnerships with Skilled Nursing Facilities and Adult Schools. - CNA Programs at Stockton and Lodi Adult Schools
Community-rooted programs offering pathways into caregiving careers.
Contact:
Julie Jansen,
Director, Career Technical Education, Lodi Unified School District
(209) 331-7605 | jjansen@lodiusd.net
Behavioral Health Workforce Partnership
Local solutions for urgent behavioral health needs.
Launched in San Joaquin County in 2023, this initiative has expanded to Stanislaus County as well. This program has provided:
- Scholarships and loan repayment
- Paid internships and supervision support
- Retention bonuses and certification support
Impact Highlights
80+ paid internships (more than doubling the initial goal)
More than $ 1 million in scholarships for local residents
Investments in peer support specialists, substance use disorder counselors, and psychiatric technicians
HOPE Program for Nursing
From local talent to licensed RNs in 18 months.
Through collaboration with San Joaquin Delta College and area employers, the HOPE Program:
- Supports high school students and incumbent workers
- Offers accelerated, community-rooted nursing education
- Achieves a 92% graduation rate and 100% NCLEX-RN pass rate
- Has a 95% RN retention rate for local employers one year after hire
Youth-Focused Initiatives
NextGen MedPros + Health Professions Pathways Program (HPPP)
We’re engaging young people early to build a stronger, more diverse healthcare workforce.
NextGen MedPros
In partnership with Stanislaus Partners in Education and Modesto City Schools, we’re:
- Enhancing CTE healthcare pathways
- Developing a student-informed career pathways guide
- Prioritizing outreach to socioeconomically disadvantaged youth
Health Professions Pathways Program (HPPP)
Funded by the California Department of Health Care Access and Information, HPPP provides:
- Academic and career support
- Hands-on learning experiences
- Workforce development tailored to local needs
Why it Matters
Every program in the NSJV is shaped by and for the region it serves. By listening, collaborating, and investing locally, we’re creating healthcare career pathways that offer real opportunity and lasting impact.