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Repairing the Nursing Assistant Workforce Pipeline
On July 13, 2023 by Anna Mowry
With over 12,000 open nursing assistant positions around the state, we know there is no single solution to our current workforce challenges. That’s why, together with our dedicated members, LeadingAge Minnesota is doing all we can to repair the nurse aide pipeline.
CNA Training Ban: MDH Waiver Request Form Now Available
On July 13, 2023 by Anna Mowry
The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has released a new waiver request form for nursing homes to complete after losing the ability to operate a nurse aide training program for two years.
Use Our Interactive Map to Get Connected with NextGen Students
On December 15, 2022 by Anna Mowry
Use our new interactive map to find a NextGeneration Nursing Assistant Training Program (NGNA) or the "NextGen" training program near you. The map includes the contact information for each training program to help you get connected with NextGen students.
Last Chance! Participate in Careers in Aging Week by Promoting Your Open Positions with AgingServicesJOBS.org
On April 21, 2022 by Anna Mowry
This week, April 17-23, is Careers in Aging Week! The Gerontological Society of American hosts Careers in Aging Week every year to bring greater awareness and visibility to the wide-ranging career opportunities in the aging services field.
Participate in Careers in Aging Week by Promoting Your Open Positions with AgingServicesJOBS.org
On April 14, 2022 by Anna Mowry
Participate in Careers in Aging Week, April 17-23, by posting your organization's open positions to AgingServicesJobs.Org! Post today and receive a reduced rate of $39 per posting using the coupon code Aging2021 (typically $99 per posting). This discount will be available to all members for a limited time as we recognize this critical time in building our workforce.
1000+ New CNAs: State Launches New Pipeline Initiative to Help Alleviate Workforce Concerns
On December 9, 2021 by Jenna Kellerman
This week, Gov. Tim Walz announced a new initiative to recruit, train, and deploy at least 1,000 new certified nursing assistants for Minnesota long-term care facilities experiencing staffing shortages by the end of January. LeadingAge Minnesota and our Long-Term Care Imperative played a critical role in advocating for this initiative.
Connect with Students and Interns at the University of Minnesota
On November 11, 2021 by Jenna Kellerman
Looking to recruit staff, build the pipeline, or increase engagement with students? The most effective way to reach University of Minnesota (U of M) students and alumni is through a no-charge job, internship, and volunteer database called Handshake.
It’s National Apprenticeship Week: Grow the Pipeline
On November 12, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
It’s National Apprenticeship Week! As many organizations work to “grow their own” workforce, dual-training or apprenticeship models are excellent ways to provide workers with the skills they need to be successful in the long-term care profession, and specifically, the practices they need to be successful in your organization.
Buffalo High Schools Gerontology Students are Teaching and Learning from Older Adults
On October 9, 2018 by Guest Contributor
A new course is underway at Buffalo High School (BHS) bringing together the student’s young lives with those of older adults in the community. CIS Introduction to Gerontology is the study of aging and that’s just what students are experiencing in and out of the classroom.