Updated Recruitment Tools Available
LeadingAge, along with help from some state affiliates, has updated tools and resources to help you gain an edge in recruiting new employees. Visit the site.
The ROI of Workforce Development
This new article by Dr. Robyn Stone, Senior VP of Research at LeadingAge, and co-director of the LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMass Boston. This article is especially timely in the midst of our workforce shortage...
Strengthening the Direct Care Workforce
Last week, LeadingAge’s Senior Vice President of Research, Robyn Stone, joined Mathematica’s Center for Studying Disability Policy and other panelists for a webinar on strengthening the direct care workforce post-COVID. They highlighted state and...
The U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021
On January 20, 2021, President Biden announced the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021, and Sen. Bob Mendez (D-NJ) and Rep. Linda Sánchez (D-CA) introduced related bills in the Senate and House, respectively, on February...
NAAP Diversity Advancement Scholarship
The NAAP Diversity Advancement Scholarship was developed to create interest and awareness in the field of Therapeutic Activity services with people of color and other minorities by providing financial support for education in; activity...
LeadingAge Kansas Foundation Scholarship: Share the Opportunity
It’s scholarship time and we need your help to promote the 2021 LeadingAge Kansas Foundation Scholarship in your organization. This unique program provides scholarships to help those passionate about aging services pursue their goals,...
Nurse Corps Scholarship Program
This program provides financial support to students enrolled in nursing degree programs in exchange for a commitment to serve in high-need areas across the country. HRSA has received a historic increase in funding this...
Will COVID-19 Change Direct Care Employment? New Data Offer Clues
In September 2020, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released new employment projections—and once again, the outlook on the direct care workforce is daunting.
From 2019 to 2029, this workforce is projected to add nearly 1.3...
Careers in Aging Week is Next Week
Next week is the annual Careers in Aging Week and we are excited to take part. We encourage members to take part via social media and taking part in the virtual events happening in...
Correction: Careers in Aging Services Week is April 18th-24th
Mark your calendars. We will provide additional information, graphics and much more for you to take part virtually. Let's take this opportunity to continue to lift up careers in aging and how we rushed...
SAVE THE DATE
Careers in Aging Week - virtual of course - will be April 24 - May 1. More details coming soon.
PHI Newsletter – Quality Care Through Quality Jobs
Check out the latest PHI newsletter articles:
Direct Care Jobs Rely on Long-Term Care FinancingCOVID-19's Impact on CNAs and Residential Care AidesA Racial Justice Response to COVID-19Wage Pass-Through Laws for Direct Care Workers