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Join an Advisory Council to Support Immigrants Working in Long-Term Care
On February 20, 2025 by Kirstan Ketter
The LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation is seeking immigrants working in senior care and employers to join our two new advisory councils to support New Americans find meaningful careers in senior care. If you are an immigrant working in senior care- in any capacity- or an employer with a passion of supporting newcomers, we welcome you to participate.
We Welcome You to Join Our New Advisory Councils to Support our Immigrants and Refugees Working in Senior Care
On February 13, 2025 by Kirstan Ketter
The LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation is seeking employers and immigrant caregivers to join our two new advisory councils to support New Americans looking to find meaningful careers in senior care.
Join an Advisory Council to Support our Immigrant and Refugee Workforce
On February 6, 2025 by Kirstan Ketter
The LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation is seeking employers and immigrant caregivers to join our two new advisory councils to support New Americans looking to find meaningful careers in senior care.
Nurse Aide Knowledge Test Now Available in Three Additional Languages
On January 30, 2025 by Anna Mowry
As of Jan. 27, 2025, the nurse aide knowledge test became available in Spanish, Somali, and Hmong, in addition to English, as allowed by Minnesota Statutes, section 144A.61.
LeadingAge Launches Leadership Diversity Fellowship
On January 30, 2025 by Anna Mowry
A $250,000 grant from the Next50 Foundation will allow LeadingAge, our national partner, to establish a Leadership Diversity Fellowship pilot program to help a high-potential, racially and ethnically diverse group of 10 fellows enter the field of aging services.
Workforce and HR Sessions at Institute
On January 23, 2025 by Sharon Hollister
Join us at 2025 Institute & Expo for an insightful lineup of sessions designed to tackle today’s most pressing workforce and HR challenges in aging services.
New Data Portal Compensation Data Shows Continuing Decline in Employee Vacancy Rates
On January 23, 2025 by Jeff Bostic
Updated LeadingAge Minnesota Data Portal benchmark reports are available for workforce measures, including staff vacancies, retention, and turnover.
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.
Holiday Pay Litigation Update - Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board
On January 16, 2025 by Mark Schulz
Last week, our attorney filed an amended complaint in our legal challenge of the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board’s (NHWSB) Holiday Pay Rule. The amended complaint included more information about the harms suffered by our members because of implementing the Holiday Pay Rule at their nursing homes.
Governor Walz Releases Budget with Major Cuts to Long-Term Care
On January 16, 2025 by Jeff Bostic
Earlier today, Governor Walz released his budget proposal for the next two years, which amounts to an extremely disappointing proposal that balances the state budget on the backs of seniors and those who care for them. The combination of impacts, particularly for nursing homes, is almost certain to lead to a decline in access due to increased likelihood of closures, especially in rural areas.
Become a Certified Mental Health First Aid Instructor
On January 9, 2025 by Anna Mowry
Winona State University is offering another round for individuals to become certified instructors of the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training certification this April.
CMS Unveils New Program Offering up to $50k Incentives for RNs in Nursing Homes
On January 9, 2025 by Anna Mowry
Yesterday, McKnight’s Long-Term Care News released a breaking story that Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) will offer nursing students up to $40,000 in tuition reimbursement and/or $10,000 outright to work for a nursing home or state survey agency.
DEED: Regulations and Demographics Converge to Create a Momentous Long-Term Care Workforce Challenge
On January 9, 2025 by Anna Mowry
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development's (DEED) new article highlights the looming impact of federal minimum staffing regulations on Minnesota's nursing homes.
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.
EduCare Releases Mental Illness Training Required for MN Assisted Livings
On December 19, 2024 by Anna Mowry
EduCare, LeadingAge Minnesota’s exclusive, on-demand training partner, is releasing new courses to meet new Assisted Living requirements.
LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Welcomes Kirstan Ketter
On December 12, 2024 by Anna Mowry
With great excitement, the LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation welcomes Kirstan Ketter as our new Foundation Project Manager to lead our initiative to bridge pathways between New Americans and senior care employers, a nearly $1million grant-funded investment from the DHS GEAR Division.
Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board Holiday Pay Rule Set to Take Effect Jan. 1, But Legal Action Aims to Halt Implementation
On December 12, 2024 by Mark Schulz
Earlier this week, the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board rule that would require eleven paid holidays took the final step toward approval and implementation, which is due to start Jan. 1, 2025.
Nurses: Apply Now for Loan Forgiveness
On December 5, 2024 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.