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Journal of Athletic Training Article: The labor market suffered a mass exodus of employees, including healthcare workers, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Previous research highlights the vulnerability of young professional athletic trainers (YPATs) to attrition. Investigating pandemic-related employment changes and their impact is essential for developing strategies to improve the retention of YPATs.

This resource covers key considerations such as communicating changes to the BOC, preparing speakers for live online sessions, selecting the right virtual platform, and managing attendee tracking and accessibility features.

The NATA State Association Advisory Committee (SAAC) also encourages leaders to build an online repository of resources for members, including NATA publications, public health updates, telemedicine guidance, and state-specific information such as unemployment resources, legislative updates, and COVID-related policies.

Examples from other state associations are included for reference.

NATA Now article that covers the tireless response to the COVID-19 crisis by members across the globe.