Healthcare Workforce Summit

4 Institute Apprenticeships

Tactics highlighted by attendees include: >> Daytime apprenticeships are good for students and educators. >> Consider a pre-apprenticeship i.e., pre-apprenticeship->App->Bridge->LPN->Bridge-> RN->Educator. >> Apprenticeship programs for RN/LPN career path. Create titles that are achievable via an apprenticeship. >> Apprenticeships should offer financial support, have flexible class times, and offer wraparound support services such as childcare.

Nursing apprenticeships were a popular topic during both the panel discussions and the breakout group discussions. It is a model that has been successful elsewhere and is considered a promising option.

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