LANSING–Here’s the latest news on workforce updates, including a funding opportunity for the Health Center Careers Training Program, release of the Michigan Healthcare Workforce Index and more:
Health Center Careers Training Program Funding Available
MPCA’s Health Center Careers Training Program (HCCTP) has trained over 100 medical assistants, dental assistants, community health workers, doulas, pharmacy technicians, medical billers/coders, medical records specialists and medical administrative assistants. Funding is available to cover wages, tuition, and supplies. Contact Rachel Ruddock to learn more.
MPCA Health Center Workforce Summit Registration Open
Please register for the 2023 MPCA Workforce Summit taking place on Aug. 17 at the Crowne Plaza in Lansing. Join us for an engaging day of learning and networking with fellow health center HR and Workforce leaders. The agenda can be found here. Contact Kelly Feenstra for more information.
Bridge Michigan Highlights the Health Center Careers Training Program
Students participating in the Health Center Careers Training Program (HCCTP) from Western Wayne Family Health Centers, Hackley Community Care, and Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi were highlighted in a recent Bridge Michigan article. The full article can be found here.
Michigan Healthcare Workforce Index Released
The Michigan Health Council has released an inaugural MI Healthcare Workforce Index that assesses the “health” of 36 healthcare occupations in the state based on four inputs (wages, growth, shortages, turnover). A wide variety of occupations employed by health centers are included. Please find the full report here.