What is the Healthcare Resurgence Grant?

In June 2009, WORKFORCE plus was awarded the Healthcare Resurgence Grant to offer training in the medical field that would aid approximately 525 customers in Gadsden, Leon and Wakulla counties. This grant funding would assist local area residents in getting back to work in medical field occupations and build onto their career ladders. Funding for this grant ended on June 14, 2010.

Eligibility

To be eligible for financial and educational assistance through this grant, participants had to meet the following eligibility requirements:

  1. Ages 16 or older
  2. Gadsden, Leon or Wakulla resident
  3. U.S. citizen authorized to work in the U.S.
  4. Be registered for Selective Service if a male over the age of 18, born after 1959

Total Trained under the Healthcare Resurgence Grant: 447

Total Completions: 256

Total Placements (in employment): 102

Did you know?

Many of the occupations projected to grow the fastest in the economy are concentrated in the healthcare industry. Nationally wage and salary employment in the health care industry is projected to increase 27% through 2014, compared to 14% of all industries combined. There is currently and will be in the future a shortage of healthcare professionals, so the career opportunities are extensive.

Partners Include:
  1. Broadview Nursing Home
  2. Consulate Nursing Home
  3. EDC Healthcare Roundtable
  4. Eden Springs Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
  5. Gadsden Technical Institute
  6. Interim Healthcare
  7. Lifeskills Center
  8. Lively Technical Center
  9. North Florida Safety Council
  10. Rickards Health Academy
  11. Riverchase Care Center
  12. Tallahassee Community College
  13. Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic
  14. Wakulla Adult & Community Education

Learn More

To learn more, contact Reinvest Local today!