The demands in the workforce have exceeded the supply of HIM Professions. A nationwide and statewide challenge has been present to meet these HIM workforce demands. To address this challenge, UHIMA will be implementing a comprehensive marketing plan designed to recruit high school students into AHIMA-approved associate and bacheloreate programs. Meeting the workforce challenge in our state requires a strong network of volunteers.

Become a catalyst in promoting the HIM profession by volunteering with your colleagues and other professionals in the community. There are many wonderful opportunities through which you can utilize your strengths and/or learn new skills while assisting with a variety of tasks. A commitment of numerous hours in a month is not expected. Even the willingness to volunteer a couple hours throughout the entire year would be advantageous to the HIM profession, your organization, and your community.

• Guest speakers and classroom presenters for high school and college classes
• Design materials for display booth for marketing and educational events
• Website design for career promotion
• Write newsletters and/or other promotional materials
• Orchestrate career and promotional events
• Assist with career days and career fairs
• Disseminate updated educational materials
• Assist with health science academies
• Assist with open houses through health care organizations
• Design electronic bulletin boards for high school career centers
• Develop forms for evaluating events sponsored through UHIMA
• Develop questionnaires to be available through surveymonkey.com
• Database development and management for volunteer recruitment and event management
• Find speakers and representatives for various events
• Gather dates for pre-scheduled career events
• Organize social events for UHIMA members and volunteers
• Obtain sponsorship for upcoming events