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Campus Academy offers career path with tuition-free CNA training
3+ hour, 4+ min ago (528+ words) In an effort to create a solid pipeline of direct caregiving staff, one California senior living operator has launched a tuition-free, earn-and learn certified nursing assistant training program. The San Francisco Campus for Jewish Living recently graduated its first cohort…...
The Bristal Assisted Living, Fora launch inclusive workforce program
2+ day, 23+ hour ago (235+ words) The Bristal Assisted Living and Fora (formerly The Corporate Source) have entered a unique partnership to place individuals with developmental disabilities in meaningful, structured roles across communities of The Bristal. "Senior living is one of the most human industries there…...
3 free CE credits and something priceless
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (355+ words) If you're a woman looking to improve your business prowess, expand your career or potentially own a senior living and care business, you'll want to be sure to register for the Mc Knight's Women in Business Boot Camp. The free…...
Healthcare and education sector accounts for almost half of all jobs added to the economy in May: ADP
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (556+ words) The health and education sector continues to lead the US jobs market, responsible for almost half of the jobs added to the economy in May " 57, 000 out of 122, 000, according to the ADP National Employment Report Economy Lab report, issued Wednesday. In…...
10 healthcare organizations sue, challenging DOE exclusion of nursing as "professional" degree
1+ week, 2+ day ago (326+ words) Ten healthcare organizations jointly filed a lawsuit on Friday challenging the Department of Education's exclusion of advanced nursing degrees from the definition of "professional degree" programs in a final rule, released April 30, implementing federal student loan borrowing limits. The rule…...
4 CEOs share tips for tackling 6 pressing issues facing senior living leaders
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1837+ words) Ensuring that prospective and current employees are aware of potential career paths open to them can increase the chances that they will accept a position or stay with the organization, according to senior living CEOs sharing insights last week at…...
New Workforce Pell Grant expands financial aid for short-term direct care training programs
2+ week, 2+ day ago (458+ words) Mc Knight's Senior Living A new Workforce Pell Grant program is expected to create potential new pathways for building the direct care workforce. The Department of Education finalized a rule last week implementing the program established under the budget reconciliation…...
Hebrew Senior Life's Lunder Care Force Institute expands offerings to address growing shortage of frontline workers
2+ week, 6+ day ago (382+ words) A year after the founding of the Lunder Care Force Institute at Hebrew Senior Life, the institute is expanding its reach with new employer partnerships, more training locations and a flexible hybrid program, all in an effort to address the…...
Strategic plan lays out roadmap to improve direct care workforce recruitment, retention, training
3+ week, 3+ day ago (279+ words) A strategic plan aimed at the direct care workforce lays out a roadmap for New Jersey to strengthen recruitment, retention and training. After a year of collaboration among state departments and stakeholders, including PHI and the Direct Care Workforce Strategies…...
Conquering the challenges of caregiving careers: Trading balance for a more seasoned approach
3+ week, 6+ day ago (1119+ words) Today's rising female leaders aren't necessarily looking to achieve work-life balance on a daily basis, but they may be more interested in finding long-term care employers who will support them as they weather seasons of change. The challenges facing professional…...