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Thursday, September 17th, 2026: 9:00am - 4:00pm
Event Description
Event Description
Taking place on September 17, 2026, in Irvine, California, the 2026 ELL Healthcare Pathways Statewide Convening is for grantees from Rounds One, Two, and Three of the ELL Healthcare Pathways program. It will bring together program leaders, administrators, instructors, counselors, and staff from across the state’s ELL Healthcare Pathways initiatives.
Hosted by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office in partnership with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and WestEd, this inaugural convening will highlight the impact of grantee work, foster collaboration, and share actionable strategies to strengthen and sustain programs. Participants will engage in peer learning, explore innovative approaches, and advance efforts to build a more diverse, culturally competent healthcare workforce while addressing critical care provider shortages in California.
This event is intended for grantees to leave with practical strategies, peer insights, and a clear framework to strengthen, sustain, and scale culturally responsive healthcare pathways programs that drive meaningful workforce outcomes and impact.
Cost: This event is sponsored by the California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office. There is no cost to participants to register.
Please note that space is limited, and early registration is strongly encouraged.
Schedule at a Glance
Wednesday, September 16th, 2026
Early Registration: 3:00-5:00
Thursday, September 17th, 2026
Registration & Breakfast: 7:30-9:00
Welcome & Opening Remarks: 9:00-9:25
Framing & State Updates: 9:25-10:15
Student Speaker: 10:15-10:25
Main Session: 10:45-11:45
Lunch & Networking: 11:45-1:00
Breakout Sessions : 1:00-3:00
Closing Remarks: 3:10-4:00
This schedule is subject to change.
Visit the Schedule page for more details.
Highlights
Highlights
Updates from State Leaders
Updates from State Leaders
California State leaders will provide attendees with timely updates on adult education, offering an overview of current priorities, policy developments, and program initiatives across the state. This session will highlight key efforts to strengthen adult learning systems, improve access, and align education with workforce needs.
Participants will gain a clearer understanding of the direction of adult education in California, along with practical insights to support implementation and collaboration at the local level.
Breakout Sessions
Breakout Sessions
Join fellow grantees in breakout sessions designed to support ELL Healthcare Pathways program implementation, operations, and strategic planning, including the following topics:
Implementing and leveraging Accelerated Learning Models.
Practical strategies and tools for developing culturally and linguistically responsive healthcare pathways programming.
Key approaches to building sustainable programs.
ELL HP 101: An overview of program requirements and reporting.
The Venue
The Venue
The Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport Hotel
The Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport Hotel
18800 MacArthur Blvd, Irvine, CA 92612
18800 MacArthur Blvd, Irvine, CA 92612
Conveniently located across from John Wayne Airport, the Hilton Irvine/Orange County Airport hotel provides the perfect home base for Convening attendees. With modern meeting spaces, comfortable accommodations, and convenient amenities all in one location, the hotel provides a welcoming environment designed to help attendees stay connected, refreshed, and focused throughout the convening. Guests can take advantage of a complimentary airport shuttle, outdoor pool, whirlpool, and 24-hour fitness center.
Why Attend?
Why Attend?
The ELL Healthcare Pathways Statewide Convening is the first statewide event designed specifically for ELL Healthcare Pathways grantees. This event will offer direct access to statewide leadership, and will provide program and policy updates, strategies and best practices, and networking opportunities with other grantees.
Connect and Collaborate
Build meaningful connections with fellow ELL Healthcare Pathways grantees and partners while exchanging proven practices and strategies to strengthen program impact.
Gain Practical Tools for Impact and Sustainability
Access actionable frameworks, resources, and strategies to enhance culturally and linguistically responsive programming and support long-term program success.
Learn from Peer Experiences
Discover real-world insights through shared successes, partnerships, and student stories that highlight effective pathways in action.
Advance Work with Purpose
Leave equipped, inspired, and ready to strengthen, grow, and sustain programs that expand equitable healthcare career opportunities and address workforce needs across California.
Who Should Attend?
Who Should Attend?
ELL Healthcare Pathways Program Leaders and Administrators; ELL Healthcare Pathways Instructors; Counselors and Navigators working with ELL Healthcare Pathways students; Any other staff members who work closely with the ELL Healthcare Pathways program and may benefit from this information.
ELL Healthcare Pathways Program Leaders and Administrators; ELL Healthcare Pathways Instructors; Counselors and Navigators working with ELL Healthcare Pathways students; Any other staff members who work closely with the ELL Healthcare Pathways program and may benefit from this information.
Technical Assistance Providers
Technical Assistance Providers
If you have any questions, or need additional support please contact the Events team at ELLHP@rescue.org
If you have any questions, or need additional support please contact the Events team at ELLHP@rescue.org
The California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs and events. Accommodation requests related to a disability should be made by Thursday, September 3rd, 2026 to the ELL HP team at ELLHP@rescue.org.
By registering for this event, you acknowledge and consent to the capture of photographs and video recordings during the event, which may be used by the organizers for promotional and marketing purposes in future publications and media.
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