Pre-apprenticeship Program in Partnership with Houston Community College

We are excited to announce our new pre-apprenticeship program in partnership with Houston Community College, designed to meet the growing demand for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs). Funded by a Texas Workforce Commission grant, this program offers free training and essential support services such as childcare, transportation, and career counseling. By October, we aim to have 175 program graduates, who will go on to contribute to the local healthcare industry. Read more below!

New Florida Partner: United Way Suncoast

We’re incredibly proud of the first cohort of Scholars to graduate from United Way Suncoast’s CNA program. The milestone marks our debut in the Tampa area and our first partnership with a local United Way. Together, we’re supporting these future CNAs and their journey to deliver exceptional care to seniors. Read more about this program below.

CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia and DWD Team Up to Meet Urgent Healthcare Workforce Needs

We are excited to announce our partnership with CareerSource Brevard Flagler Volusia (CSBFV) to address Florida’s growing need for healthcare workers. Through this partnership, we will provide individuals with the opportunity to earn CNA certification, along with job placement, career coaching, and essential support services like subsidized childcare and transportation. Graduates will also have the chance to further their education and pursue advanced healthcare careers.

We're excited to be named a winner in The Daily Record’s 2024 Empowering Women Awards, a prestigious honor that highlights our commitment to advancing women in the workplace and community.

Huge thank you to our amazing team and supporters—this recognition is a reflection of your dedication and hard work. We’re looking forward to celebrating this achievement at The Daily Record’s Women’s Leadership Summit on October 22! 

Our CEO, Barb Clapp, was featured in Skilled Nursing News, where she revealed the "secret sauce" behind Dwyer Workforce Development’s success in growing the skilled nursing workforce. Our person-centered case management and wraparound services are key to our high completion and placement rates. 

We are proud to be named a finalist for the prestigious Moxie Award, recognizing our bold impact in transforming the healthcare industry. This is an incredible honor and we couldn’t do it without the dedication of our team and partners!

DWD Receives Over $15,000 Donation from Red River Rising Online Auction 

We partnered with Red River Rising, Austin Arena Company’s community platform initiative, for its inaugural online auction. The auction, which featured originally signed concert memorabilia, exclusive live music experiences, and more, raised $120,548.20 for local nonprofits. We are honored to receive a donation of $15,568.

Cheers to a fantastic initiative and stay tuned for next year’s auction. 

Wellsential Hosts Annual Director of Therapy Conference

Last month, Wellsential held its Annual Director of Therapy Conference in San Marcos, Texas, with the theme "Advancing Ethical Clinical Practice Outcomes." The three-day event brought together our team and partners for insightful discussions, educational sessions, and team-building activities. We are grateful to our speakers, including Jim Seba, our Chief Financial Officer, and others who provided valuable updates.

Join Us for National Donor Advised Fund Day on October 10!

Mark your calendars for October 10 as we celebrate National Donor Advised Fund (DAF) Day! By making a gift through your Donor Advised Fund, you can make an immediate impact and help transform lives. This special day of giving allows you to contribute to our mission and your generosity will show the power of collective action in creating lasting change.

For questions about giving, please reach out to Michelle Boyle at mboyle@dwyerworkforcedev.org.

Summer Send-Off with CFG Bank and Nick's Fish House!

We wrapped up summer in style with a fun afternoon with our friends at CFG Bank and Nick’s Fish House. It was an afternoon of celebrations, team bonding, and delicious crab cakes!

LifeSpan Network Annual Conference and Expo

Our COO, Maria Darby, recently attended the LifeSpan Network Annual Conference and Expo in Ocean City, Maryland.

LifeSpan Network, the largest senior care provider association in the Mid-Atlantic, represents over 400 organizations in Maryland and D.C., serving seniors across the continuum of care—ranging from independent and assisted living to nursing facilities and community-based programs. Maria attended the conference this year to share DWD’s mission and program through the impact experienced by its senior care facility partners. In addition, Maria encouraged those facilities, not yet engaged with DWD, to discuss how we might work together to increase the workforce pipeline for GNAs in their buildings. 

Fun fact - Maria is a board member of the Beacon Institute of LifeSpan Network. If you’re interested in learning more about DWD and its partnership opportunities, please contact Maria at mdarby@dwyerworkforcedev.org.

Team Night at Baltimore Orioles Game

Our team recently enjoyed a fun night at a Baltimore Orioles game! Although the O’s didn’t secure a win, we had a great time cheering them on and spending time together outside the office!

Empowering Connections at the Ink + Numbers Networking Event

Barb Clapp was recently a panelist at The Ink + Numbers Networking event, hosted by SMLC Back to Work at Price Modern in Baltimore. Barb and fellow Baltimore CEOs Annette Walter and Brittany Wight were able to share their inspiring career journeys during the panel.

We were proud to be the event’s beneficiary and were delighted to have our team members, Karen Evander and Michelle Boyle, representing DWD. Thank you to Ink & Numbers for a fantastic event, and we look forward to the next one!

DWD is Growing 

We're expanding our team and looking for passionate individuals to join us in making a positive impact in Maryland, Florida, and Texas!

Don't miss out on this chance to be part of a dynamic team committed to workforce development!

Know Someone Looking to Grow Their Career in Health Care?

Calling all nonprofits, government agencies, case managers, social workers, faith community leaders, and counselors dedicated to serving unemployed and under-employed community members! We invite you to connect with us and explore how we can collaborate to become a valuable workforce development resource for your organization and the individuals you support. 

Let's work together to empower and uplift our community through meaningful employment opportunities and skill-building programs. Reach out to us today to start this impactful journey together!

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