Sharing and promoting the work of our regional collaboratives is extremely important. It is their hard work and effort that drives the engine that is the National Fund. Local Investment @ Work is a platform where regional collaboratives share stories…
Addressing the shortage of qualified medical and dental assistants is a challenge many healthcare organizations face, but in rural areas, the lack of nearby institutions with qualified training programs compounds the issue. To address the need and meet growing demand,…
Today marks the beginning of National Apprenticeship Week (November 12-18, 2018)! Apprenticeship has evolved to fit the needs of the modern workforce. Earn while you learn programs thrive across the National Fund’s network of collaboratives and partners because they benefit…
Pick up the business section of any paper, and you’re bound to read an article about employers struggling to fill their open positions. We are swamped with messaging about the skills gap and the failures of workforce development systems and…
"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…