The document discusses a forum on education, employment, and economic development in healthcare. It notes that the healthcare industry has added over 600,000 jobs since the recession in 2007-2008. Nursing occupations such as nursing aides and home health aides are expected to add nearly 600,000 jobs between 2008-2018. It provides information on nursing education programs in the area from institutions like Danville Community College, Southside Virginia Community College, Old Dominion University, and their enrollment numbers.