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Free Webinar: Address Hiring Challenges through AgingServicesJobs.org
On March 19, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
A free webinar on April 16 will share new resources, tips and success stories in how the AgingServicesJobs.org board can help you address your hiring challenges. Sign up for the webinar.
Employer Applications for Summer Health Care Internship Program Due April 12
On March 19, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
Employer applications for the 2019 Summer Health Care Internship Program (SHCIP) are due April 12. Hospitals, clinics, care centers, home care providers and adult day services providers are encouraged to participate on behalf of qualified students in their community.
Try the Job Board for FREE!
On March 13, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
Have you tried recruiting through LeadingAge Minnesota’s job board AgingServicesJOBS.org? Check it out! Email Jenna Kellerman for a promo code to post your first job for FREE!
Webinar on Job Board Upgrades and Recruitment Benefits
On March 13, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
Learn more about the latest upgrades to AgingServicesJobs.org by signing up for a new webinar that will feature success stories, tips on engaging candidates, and additional ways this revolutionary technology can streamline candidate screening and address retention concerns by providing deeper candidate insights than available on a common application or resume. For new users, a live demo of the technology will be shared at the end of the webinar.
Career Pathway Resources
On March 13, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
Teach students about Career Pathways in aging services using these excellent tools developed by the California Assisted Living Association:
Summer Health Care Internship Program: Employer Applications Due April 12
On March 6, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
Employer applications are being accepted for the 2019 Summer Health Care Internship Program (SHCIP). Hospitals, clinics, nursing facilities, home care providers and adult day services facilities are encouraged to participate on behalf of qualified students in their community.
Careers in Aging: LeadingAge MN Members Lead the Way in Raising Awareness, Making Connections
On March 6, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
It’s Careers in Aging Week! This is the perfect time to highlight three LeadingAge Minnesota members – Augustana Regent, Eventide and Ecumen -- who received Stars Among Us awards last month for their work to proactively address our field’s workforce challenges through innovative partnerships that will expose and recruit people to the rewarding, valued careers in aging services.
HCBS Scholarship Applications – Bonus Round Opens
On March 6, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
It’s Careers in Aging Week, and we just received great and timley news from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) to help with your recruitment and retention efforts -- a bonus round of the HCBS Scholarship Grant. There is approximately $360,000 to distribute. The application deadline is April 19. You can find the application here.
Attract Students with Scholarship Opportunities
On February 26, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
Do you know about all of the scholarship programs available in Minnesota? Do job applicants know about these opportunities when you are recruiting new staff?
Try the Job Board for FREE!
On February 26, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
Have you tried recruiting through LeadingAge Minnesota’s job board AgingServicesJOBS.org? Check it out! Email Jenna Kellerman for a promo code to post your first job for FREE!
U.S. Representative Collin Peterson Introduces Bipartisan Workforce Quality Act
On February 19, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
A bipartisan bill to modify the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training lock-out that is currently mandated in law was introduced this week by U.S. Representative Collin Peterson (D-MN) and U.S. Representative Sean Duffy (R-WI). The bill eliminates the statute’s rigid provisions and grants CMS greater flexibility in reinstating providers’ valuable CNA training programs.
Free Resources: Careers in Aging Week
On February 19, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
Careers in Aging Week is March 3 -7. This is a great time to make people aware of the wide variety and rewarding careers in aging services. LeadingAge national has provided FREE resources our members can use to take advantage of this great opportunity. We also encourage members to visit our Workforce Center for ideas that support recruitment activities all year long!
Grow Future Workforce: Mock Interviews
On February 13, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
As a leading employer in your community, offering students practice interviewing opportunities for their first job is a great way to form a relationship with students entering the workforce and local schools.
Try the Job Board for FREE!
On February 13, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
Have you tried recruiting through LeadingAge Minnesota’s job board AgingServicesJOBS.org? Check it out! Email Jenna Kellerman for a promo code to post your first job for FREE!
Need a Career Awareness & Recruitment Tool? Use Our Career Pathway Presentation!
On January 29, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
Connections with local high schools are a great way to get young people thinking about careers in our field. Maybe you’ll even see some immediate applications for entry level positions such as direct caregivers or dietary aides! What should you do?
More than 100 Members Post on AgingServicesJOBS.org
On January 19, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
Since its launch in June 2018, more than 100 organizations have posted jobs on www.AgingServicesJOBS.org. Want to check it out for yourself? Post a job for free by using the promo code LeadingAgeMN when you check out!
Workforce Win-Win: Host Bring Your Child to Work Day
On January 15, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
It is a win-win! Allowing staff to bring their kids to work offers an opportunity for children to experience positive interactions with older adults, potentially building your workforce long-term.
Just Launched: New Career Awareness Campaign
On January 8, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
Thanks to the efforts of the Long-Term Care Imperative, HealthForce Minnesota was given funding from the State of Minnesota to create a senior care career awareness campaign -- Caring Careers Start Here.
Need to Hire? Wow the Job Seeker!
On January 8, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
Interviews are your opportunity to show off your workplace. In a time of high employer competition, it is important to let job seekers experience your organizational culture so that they can picture working in your environment. Young workers overwhelmingly report that they seek a job that matters. Show them how they can make a difference in your organization!
New Year, New Opportunity: Get Involved with Health Occupations Students of America
On December 31, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman
As we continue to address the workforce challenges in aging services, we encourage you to get engaged with organizations that are educating your potential workforce at a crucial time in their development.