# Event Details - **Event Name**: HOSA Exploration Kickoff Breakfast 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 am – Wed, 16 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for this free event sponsored by West Michigan Health Careers Council of West Michigan Works!About this EventThis breakfast meeting will highlight the benefits of HOSA, provide resources for launching new chapters, and connect healthcare leaders and businesses with education and healthcare leaders who are working together to strengthen West Michigan's future healthcare workforce.Here's why HOSA matters to healthcare employers: 🔹 Workforce Ready – Students develop teamwork, communication, leadership, and adaptability skills essential to today's healthcare environment. 🔹 Technically Prepared – HOSA participants gain foundational healthcare knowledge and hands-on experience through health science education and competitive events. 🔹 Industry Connected – Employers partner with educators to help ensure students are learning the skills that align with current workforce needs. 🔹 Career Committed – Early exposure to healthcare careers helps students make informed career choices, leading to greater engagement and improved long-term retention.West Michigan Health Careers Council's goal is to increase the number of HOSA chapters and student participation across the region, inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals.Join us September 16 from 7 a.m. - 9 a.m. at the Postma Center at Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services, located at 300 68th St. SE Building C, Entrance C2, Grand Rapids, MI 49548.Agenda🕑: 07:00 AM - 07:00 AMDoors Open🕑: 07:00 AM - 07:30 AMNetworking🕑: 07:30 AM - 07:45 AMBreakfast Buffet🕑: 07:45 AM - 07:50 AMWelcomeInfo: Introduction🕑: 07:50 AM - 08:00 AMWMHCC HOSA ProjectInfo: Why this is a priority for us🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:10 AMHOSA OverviewInfo: Student leader presentation🕑: 08:10 AM - 08:15 AMHOSA and HC Industry Talent PipelinesInfo: Why the healthcare industry must build talent pipelines to thrive and survive🕑: 08:15 AM - 08:20 AMExisting HOSA Chapters and Opportunities🕑: 08:20 AM - 08:25 AMCreation of New Chapters🕑: 08:25 AM - 08:30 AMEmployer Engagement Options🕑: 08:30 AM - 08:55 AMTable Discussions🕑: 08:55 AM - 09:00 AMQ&A and Wrap Up🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:00 AMEnd of Event - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/grand-rapids/hosa-exploration-kickoff-breakfast-2026/100001994827227938 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, meetups, science-fair, mental-health - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Postma Center at Pine Rest - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Grand Rapids - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: Postma Center at Pine Rest - **lat**: 42.8372408 - **long**: -85.6571742 - **full address**: Postma Center at Pine Rest, 300 68th Street Southeast, Grand Rapids, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: HOSA Exploration Kickoff Breakfast 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/4efaa74e8aaab07dc7dc32942998b1be49ad340575f6d6b1daedc50e9fd6e181-rimg-w1200-h673-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1785547030 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is HOSA Exploration Kickoff Breakfast 2026 being held? 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