Our Impact at a Glance 
(2021–2025)
Over four years, the CWD has demonstrated 
what is possible when education, community, 
and systems work together.
These outcomes represent more than 
numbers—they reflect increased access to care, 
strengthened community capacity, and long-
term workforce sustainability
475
individuals trained across career 
pathway, graduate, and leadership 
programs
80%
of participants from populations 
underrepresented in behavioral health
300,000+
hours of combined service, training, 
mentorship, and fieldwork
4,300+
clients served across schools, 
community agencies, health centers, 
and hospitals
90+
employer and community partners 
statewide.
what is possible through collaboration—and 
points to the opportunities ahead for partners 
committed to strengthening the behavioral 
health workforce and the communities it serves.
Who We Are
The Center for Workforce Development (CWD) 
at William James College was established to 
address one of the most urgent challenges facing 
behavioral health systems today: the shortage 
of culturally responsive, well trained providers 
serving high need communities.
Since 2021, the CWD has built a set of 
interconnected career pathways—spanning 
early career exposure and paraprofessional 
training through graduate education, leadership 
development, and policy‑shaping research. 
Our work is grounded in equity, community 
partnership, and the belief that the behavioral 
health workforce should reflect the lived 
experiences, languages, and cultures of the 
communities it serves.
WILLIAM JAMES COLLEGE  2

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