2024 Employer Summit
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The ACHS Virtual Employer Summit convenes visionary holistic health leaders to explore how brave ideas and bold action on the part of wellness organizations can drive equitable impact.
October 30, 2024
11am-1pm PT
Virtual (Zoom)
Free
We want to cordially invite you to our annual Virtual Employer Summit!
We are excited to announce the upcoming American College of Healthcare Sciences (ACHS) 2024 Employer Summit, a pivotal gathering of employers and workforce leaders in Herbal Medicine, Aromatherapy, Functional Nutrition, and Integrative Health. You are invited to attend this virtual event on Wednesday, October 30, from 11 am to 1 pm Pacific Time.
The Summit will include expert participants who will share the qualities they’re looking for among herbalists, holistic nutritionists, aromatherapists, or integrative health sciences professionals to support the growth and development of our industry.
If you’re an employer or wellness organization with current or future needs for training wellness professionals, you’re invited to attend and share your insights and learn from our experts.
Why should you participate?
Our annual summit brings together key employers like yourself to share insights, discuss advancements, and explore the latest trends shaping the present and future of the integrative health workforce.
This is a unique opportunity for you to connect with peers, contribute to the dialogue on contemporary practices, and help shape the future of health and wellness education.
Your Contributions Matter
Your presence will enhance our discussions by providing valuable insights into the evolving needs of employers in the integrative health field.- Future Workforce Impact: Your input is crucial in tailoring graduate education and training to meet your organization's needs.
- Alignment with Industry Needs: Sharing your expertise will shape curricula and strategies, ensuring a workforce ready to succeed. growth of your sector.
- Long-Term Benefits: By participating, your organization gains a competitive edge with a skilled workforce poised to drive integrative health innovations.
Ready to shape the future of workforce wellness, support recruiting, and enhance employee well-being?
Apply to Attend Today!
2023 Employer Summit Highlights
Here's what 2023 Employer Summit attendees had to say...
"The [ACHS Employer] Summit provided a wonderful opportunity to learn more about the nutrition and herbal jobs in our market. I was thrilled to learn that we are all intentional about working with customers and clients using health-supportive language, as well as offering a livable wage."
Christi Louderback
Nutritional Health Coach Regional Manager,
Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage
"It is essential that employers and higher education institutions work together to help students develop the essential skills they need to be successful in the workforce of today and the future. The 2023 Employer Summit resulted in several insights that will benefit ACHS programs, including the demand for expanded skills in digital literacy, how to leverage AI tools, understanding of the regulatory framework for promoting dietary supplements, and collaborative communication"
Tracey Abell
ACHS President
"I was thrilled to learn pertinent employer needs from so many experts and leaders in the integrative health field at the 2023 Employer Summit. It is important to glean what qualifications and skills employers are looking for in our ever-changing occupational landscape. Holistic healthcare professionals coming together to network and share ideas in the holistic healthcare field is powerful and paramount.”
Felicia Royce
ACHS Director of Career & Alumni Services
Are you interested in learning more? Explore Frequently Asked Questions
Who is invited to attend?
This event is designed to inform ACHS's curriculum and development of student and alumni opportunities in the health and wellness sector. This session is exclusively designed for employers.
Can students attend?
Is there a fee to attend?
No, this is a free virtual event.
What are the time commitments expected of attendees of this event?
We appreciate your time and are committed to making participation as efficient as possible for everyone involved.
Attendees of this event are anticipated to participate in the following:
- Filling out the application form
- Completing an Employer Survey - This survey can be completed in just a few minutes and gives us important employment-related data that we will be able to share at the Summit.
- Attend the Employer Summit (2hrs)