The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is responding to critical workforce shortages in nursing, social work, and education through new initiatives. The UNC School of Nursing aims to address a projected shortage of 12,500 registered nurses by 2033 by increasing enrollment in its Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs, which have seen an 11% increase for the 2025-26 academic year. Nearly 74% of BSN graduates remain in North Carolina, providing essential healthcare services. The UNC School of Social Work will launch a new Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) program in fall 2027, expanding access to social work education and addressing the shortage of social workers, especially in rural areas. Additionally, the UNC School of Education is relaunching its Bachelor of Arts in Education in elementary education, which will require dual licensure in elementary education and either special education or English as a second language. This program is designed to prepare teachers to meet the diverse needs of North Carolina's students, including multilingual and exceptional learners. Through these efforts, UNC-Chapel Hill aims to build a skilled workforce that can effectively serve the state's communities.