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HCBS Employee Scholarship & Loan Forgiveness Program Accepting Applications

On January 16, 2025 by Anna Mowry

The Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Employee Scholarship and Loan Forgiveness application is open now until Feb. 14, 2025.

DEED’s Employer Engagement Team: Connecting Employers with Skilled Workers

On January 2, 2025 by Anna Mowry

The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has launched the Employer Engagement Team to address workforce challenges by connecting employers with skilled workers, particularly in the Drive for 5 fields: caring professions, education, manufacturing, technology, and trades.

Boost Your Hiring: Exclusive Job Post Savings for the New Year

On January 2, 2025 by Anna Mowry

Post your open positions with a new member-only discount on AgingServicesJobs.org – the premier job board for aging services employers to post their critical-to-fill positions and get connected with qualified applicants.

Nurse Aide Knowledge Test Soon Available in Three Additional Languages

On January 2, 2025 by Anna Mowry

Starting Jan. 27, 2025, the nurse aide knowledge test will be available in Spanish, Somali, and Hmong, in addition to English, as allowed by Minnesota Statutes, section 144A.61.

Now Open: HCBS Employee Scholarship & Loan Forgiveness Program

On December 19, 2024 by Anna Mowry

The Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Employee Scholarship and Loan Forgiveness application is open now until Feb. 14, 2025.

Deadlines Approaching for LTC Nurse Loan Forgiveness and HCBS Employee Scholarship, Loan Forgiveness Programs

On December 28, 2023 by Anna Mowry

Deadlines are quickly approaching for two programs that can be utilized to support our long-term care workforce and employee professional development: the Minnesota Long-Term Care Nurse Loan Forgiveness Program and the Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Employee Scholarship & Loan Forgiveness.

Apply by Jan. 5 for the HCBS Employee Scholarship & Loan Forgiveness Program

On December 14, 2023 by Anna Mowry

The Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) Employee Scholarship and Loan Forgiveness application is open until Jan. 5, 2024.

RNs and LPNs: Apply Now for Loan Forgiveness

On November 9, 2023 by Anna Mowry

The next cycle for the Minnesota Long-Term Care Nurse Loan Forgiveness Program is now open. The program provides funds to repay qualified educational loans for eligible RNs and LPNs.

Drive for Five Initiative Grants – Request for Proposal Has Been Released

On October 26, 2023 by Anna Mowry

The Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) is seeking proposals for the Drive for Five Initiative Competitive Grants to conduct outreach, provide education and training, and job placement in high-demand fields, including the caring professions.

High School Students Can Now Earn Credit for Working in Senior Care 

On October 26, 2023 by Anna Mowry

With Minnesota high schoolers back in school this fall, they now have new incentives to work in caring careers. Minnesota students can gain valuable work experience, connect with older adults in their community, and explore healthcare careers – all while earning high school credit and a paycheck.

High School Credit for Caring Careers Provides New Incentives to Work, Earn, and Learn

On September 14, 2023 by Anna Mowry

As Minnesota high schoolers head back to school this fall, they have new incentives to work in caring careers.

Workforce Tools to Create a Culture of Belonging

On June 22, 2023 by Anna Mowry

Each month, our national partners at LeadingAge share workforce tools to help aging service providers take action in their workforce efforts. This month highlights the important of instilling a culture of inclusivity and belonging.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Aging Services: Toolkits, Research, and Resources

On February 9, 2023 by Anna Mowry

Each month, our national partner, LeadingAge, focuses on a new workforce topic to share tools, articles, and research to help providers take action in their workforce efforts. January’s focus was on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and living out our commitment to DEI in organizations.

New Coupon! Promote Your Open Positions with AgingServicesJobs.org at a Reduced Rate

On June 9, 2022 by Anna Mowry

Have you posted your open positions on the AgingServicesJobs.org platform? LeadingAge MN’s job board, AgingServicesJobs.org, is the premier resource for long-term care employers to post their critical to fill positions and get connected with qualified applicants.

Nurse Loan Forgiveness Program – Last Chance to Apply!

On January 13, 2022 by Jenna Kellerman

The Minnesota Health Care Loan Forgiveness program cycle is accepting applications through Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. The Loan Forgiveness program is available for various health care professionals serving in high-need areas, including nurses in nursing homes, assisted living, and home care settings. You can find general program information for long-term care on the MDH website.

Workshop to Recruit and Retain Caregivers

On October 7, 2021 by Jenna Kellerman

The National Association of Health Care Assistants (NAHCA) is hosting a workshop titled, The New CNA Workforce: Frontline Lessons from the Pandemic on Nov. 10 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Register here today!

Use AgingServicesJOBS.org to Recruit New Hires

On September 1, 2021 by Jenna Kellerman

Have you posted open positions on the new AgingServicesJobs.Org platform? The new site is now available! Post today and receive an introductory rate of $39 per posting using the coupon code Aging2021 (postings typically $99). This discount will be available to all members for a limited time as we recognize this critical time in building our workforce.

New AgingServicesJOBS.org Platform has Launched

On June 2, 2021 by Jenna Kellerman

A new AgingServicesJobs.Org platform is now available!

The new platform allows long-term care employers to view candidate resumes, store resumes, and monitor/manage job postings. This service includes an online job board, recruitment advertising, resume bank, career advice, resume services, coaching services, and other career services.

New Job Board Launching on AgingServicesJobs.org

On January 27, 2021 by Jenna Kellerman

A new job board is launching soon on LeadingAge Minnesota’s AgingServicesJobs.Org website. Recruitment is a key initiative of our workforce strategy, and the new vendor will provide this important service for members within the next few weeks.

Job Board Price Change Effective

On August 20, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman

The rate to post a job on the AgingServicesJOBS.Org, a cutting-edge employment marketplace that matches employers with job-seekers based on skills, interests and job requirements, has changed.