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Illinois Association

IL HOSA Jumpstart

Kick Off Your Year with Confidence!


Join us for IL HOSA Jumpstart on August 25, 2025, from 4–5 PM CST via YouTube Live.
This virtual event is designed for:

  • New chapters starting for the first time
  • Students & advisors interested in starting a chapter
  • Schools re-establishing an inactive chapter


During this interactive session, you’ll:

  • Learn how to launch or revive your HOSA chapter
  • Discover key resources, tools, and support from IL HOSA
  • Connect with other future health professionals across Illinois
  • Get your questions answered by IL HOSA leaders


Whether you’re just starting your HOSA journey or looking to make this your chapter’s best year yet, Jumpstart will set you up for success.


📌 Date: August 25, 2025
🕓 Time: 4–5 PM CST
💻 Location: YouTube Live

( Click Here to Join: https://www.youtube.com/live/DC8d3HdUIqs?si=QEvOCdM3CM0ZtHmc ) 

🔗 Register here: Click to Register

Ready to start a hosa chapter?

Wether you're at a middle school, high school, community college, or university, starting a HOSA Chapter is the first step to joining a dynamic network of future health professionals across Illinois and the nation!


Start Here: 

Please complete the Interest Form to help get your chapter started. Once submitted, our Executive Director and State Advisor, Kristin Pila, will personally reach out to guide you through the next steps.


What Happens Next?

Once you receive your chapter login information, your Chapter Advisor will register members through the National HOSA Online Affiliation System. This is your go-to platform to:


    • Affiliate Chapter Members
    • View your account balance
    • Print your membership directory
    • Register for Fall, State, and National Conferences
    • And much more!


To Access the system, you'll need your official chapter number and password, which will be provided after your interest form is received and reviewed. 


Need Help Starting a New or Reviving a Dormant Chapter?

Click on the document below to view the  7 steps that a chapter needs to complete to become affiliated with IL HOSA