It’s 2025 and people are looking to find opportunities – to enter, re-enter or change careers. So where does one start, and what will you need to do? In our past FutureCite Connector Series Virtual Event in December 2024, we focused on Construction Careers & Skill Gaps. Link: https://futurecite.com/crossing-over-to-new-era-careers/
In this March 2025 Event, we focused on opportunities in Healthcare and the impact of innovation, and key skills to bridge gaps to advance to enter, re-enter or transition from other industry sectors or occupations.
Several people in attendance shared what’s on their minds – even before the speaker panel session started:
- Eduardo, a teacher in Texas looking to transition into healthcare
- Margo, a practicing clinician in NYC looking to advance to the next level
- Ryan, from Columbus, is looking for a new career and inspiration
- Sonia working as a nurse in the UK
- Vibhuti is taking her Masters in Healthcare Management, and was working as an optometrist in India
Beyond the adoption of technology, will human skills and traits be more important than ever in frontline healthcare? In short – Yes! Human Compassion, Empathy, and Human to Human communications will key in delivering patient care.
So, will caregivers and clinicians need training to access technology tools in the future delivery of patient care?
Yes, think of continuous learning as human to device and human to human roles in patient care continues to evolve.
- Discover how you can reduce workload demands on healthcare workers in 2025 and beyond! Discover how you can upskill while you are working!
- Frontline healthcare Nurses and Healthcare aide occupations are two occupations in high demand! Also in demand are related occupations of Paramedics, Physical Therapists, Dental and Medical Assistants!
PANEL SPEAKERS
Episode 1: Erin Meikle, Interim Snr Director, Senior’s Health & Wellness, Covenant Health
Episode 2: Anna Nesterova, CEO Ava Medical, U of C Sessional Lecturer
Episode 3: Maria Manese, Program Chair, Health & Wellness, Bow Valley College
Recordings of each Panel Speaker and the Questions answered are in the videos below:
EPISODE 1: Erin Meikle, Covenant Health: Healthcare Occupations
In Healthcare there are many ways to enter or transition from other industry sectors. Erin’s insights rise from her hands-on experience in both frontline Physiotherapy and managerial roles, as well as expertise in seniors’ health and innovation across various care settings.
Key questions for Erin touch on new skills and needs for new technology adoption for both workers and residents / patients.
- Question 1: Where is the most pressing need for innovation and technology adoption and training – in health and wellness for frontline care?
- Question 2: What are new skills jobseekers need to enter, advance careers, and optimize work life balance, and to improve quality of life for patients and residents?
EPSIODE 2: Anna Nesterova, CEO Ava Medical: Technology Adoption
Many people in attendance may already have certifications, diplomas and degrees. With the adoption of technology things are changing fast – and key upskilling areas will include social skills and knowing how to operate new devices.
Key questions for Anna address technology application of tools and devices, and who it will impact.
- Question 1: Where do you see the most urgent adoption for technology devices in frontline healthcare – let’s say continuing care and home care that will improve quality of work for healthcare workers in frontline care?
- Question 2: What new skills and knowledge will be key to improve patient and resident care including seniors’ health & wellness?
EPISODE 3: Maria Manese, Program Chair, Bow Valley College: Learning Pathways in Healthcare
Transitioning from secondary or postsecondary students, or as adults transitioning from other careers into the healthcare sector, can be overwhelming for people working full or part time, and / or who provide care for their families.
Key Questions for Maria focus on navigating learning pathways in nursing and healthcare aides:
- Question 1: Where do they start and what learning pathway options are available for domestic and international applicants in healthcare in nursing e.g. PN, LPNs, healthcare aides?
- Question 2: What can they do to upfront to reduce the workload of a full-time course choices in nursing or healthcare aide careers?
Note: Q&A during the Networking Breakout rooms with the speakers were not recorded. Join our next live session to participate in direct conversations with the speakers!
