"Sometimes all it takes is to ask a question to start the journey that takes you where you want to go." -- Coletta C. Barrett, VP of Mission, Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center The Adopting Equity and…
“We’re going to help them explore information, and as they make choices with that information, we’ll be there to guide them.” - Laura Thompkins, Program Operations Manager, Easter Seals-Goodwill Northern Rocky Mountains In this track organizations and providers, discussed strategies…
Leading national organizations launch the Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship (PAYA) to bridge gaps between high school, college and well-paying jobs Washington, D.C., October 26, 2018 — Today, the National Fund for Workforce Solutions joins New America and other leading…
“Making an investment in people and helping their development makes all the difference in the world.” – Susan Thomas Healthcare organizations nationwide are struggling to find talent, especially for their frontline workforce. As a result, they are turning to apprenticeships…
“We were able to create a program that changed mindset to create opportunities from the outside in and from the inside up, and that has made a difference.” – Susan Thomas Measuring business impact is one of the most essential…
This week we are headed to New Orleans for Healthcare Connect: Developing the Frontline Workforce Together. The conference is presented by the National Fund’s CareerSTAT and Hope Street Group’s Health Careers Pathways Network. It is one of the first gatherings…
In the U.S., the average retention rates for long-term care workers ranges between 50 and 60 percent. By comparison, Syracuse-based healthcare provider Loretto’s retention rate of 79 percent is substantially higher the national average. What’s their secret? Supervisors who also…
In 2017, approximately 22 million teenagers and adults in the United States struggled with alcohol or drug addiction in the previous year, according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. This number is expected to grow. The stigma…
It takes $50,000 to support a family of four, but only 1 out of 4 jobs pays that kind of salary. Something is very wrong with this picture. A business should be more than just a means to an end. More…
CareerSTAT’s Frontline Healthcare Worker Champion program recognizes healthcare organizations investing in the careers and skills of their frontline workers. Organizations are designated as Champions and Emerging Champions. Champions meet all of CareerSTAT’s recognition criteria, including making skill and career development…