At the EIT Health Summit 2024, held on April 18th and 19th in Rotterdam, the WorkInHealth Foundation showcased a dynamic range of initiatives designed to empower individuals and bridge talent gaps in the health sector. The booth featured initiatives like TalenForce, Skills Sync, and the Pact for Skills, each aimed at connecting talent with opportunities and enhancing skills through training and partnerships.
A standout event, the Career Fair, spiked a great interest among our attendees. The last edition was organised shortly after the Summit, on May 22nd and 23rd, and will return in 2025 for a new edition. Click here to find out about the next edition! As it is free for participants, this move aims to broaden accessibility and empower more individuals to explore exciting career opportunities in the health sector from wherever they are.
The Future Health HERo initiative was a major draw at the Summit, focusing on empowering and celebrating female leaders in health. Through mentorship, networking, and advocacy, the initiative shone a spotlight on women’s achievements and roles in healthcare. “This initiative not only honours existing leaders but also inspires the next generation of women to aspire and achieve leadership roles in health” explained Urška Bux, Senior Programme Manager at WorkInHealth Foundation.
Highlighting the Summit’s spirit, Luca Perego remarked, “I’m here today at the EIT Health Summit, an amazing opportunity to also showcase what the European Union is doing for young women who want to really expose their talent”. Carmen Pauline Rios Benton also added, “Leaders should see technology as an opportunity to embrace change rather than be left behind because they see it as a threat!” Her participation underscored the Summit’s theme by wearing Future Health HERo fashion onstage, declaring, “YOUR VOICE MATTERS!” to young women in healthcare.
The Foundation distributed 30 t-shirts and 10 jumpers featuring empowering messages, which were enthusiastically received by attendees. These messages not only fostered dialogue but also visibly demonstrated the community’s support for female leadership in health.
Liana Shvachiy, a freelancer with the WorkInHealth Foundation, reflected on the event’s success, stating, “The response from the summit participants was extremely positive, showing a real appreciation for what we’re doing and a desire to be part of it”.
As the WorkInHealth Foundation looks forward to its upcoming Career Fair, the enthusiasm and collaborative proposals generated at the EIT Health Summit promise a bright future for the initiatives and their participants.
For more details on the Career Fair, Future Health HERo initiative, or to register, please visit our website.