(Worker name changed for privacy) Jennifer is a Resident Care Manager at an assisted living facility in Michigan. While she was working as a housekeeper at a nursing facility, she felt as if she could do more: "My job was cleaning, but I wasn't fulfilled," she says. It was the residents at the facility who made her start thinking differently about her career path. They would repeatedly say to her, "You would be a great CNA."   When her employer introduced her to H-CAP's Nursi

At H-CAP, we believe the path to a stronger healthcare system and more representative workplaces begins with investing in workers’ voices, rights, and power.

When Anaiah Cunningham found out about the benefits being offered through the Michigan Nursing Home Stabilization Grant at her...

The future of workforce development isn't just about filling jobs—it's about building an ecosystem that actually works for the people it's meant to serve.

Marsela Vrapi's healthcare career journey began back in 2009, when she took on a role as a security guard at Quincy Hospital. When the...

Jazmine Bolitho first heard about the Michigan Nursing Home Workforce Stabilization Grant Program through the announcements at her...

At H-CAP, we’ve always operated from a worker-centered orientation.     Workers are a driving force behind the development of our...

When Lexi started at CommonSpirit (formerly Dignity Health) in Rancho Cordova in 2016, she began as a call center representative. Over the years, she expanded her skills across multiple departments, working in front desk operations, patient check-ins, and referrals and authorizations. Although she held a Medical Assistant certificate, she discovered her true calling was in healthcare administration rather than direct patient care. 

Amy Morofski is a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in southeast Michigan. When she learned from the Human Resources department at...

Nyima Tutwilder successfully completed the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Registered Apprenticeship program in April of 2024.

Denise Gramelspacher is a Floor Technician in Tawas City, Michigan. When she learned that her employer, MediLodge, was partnering with...

For the past 20 years, Angela Johnson has worked in healthcare, beginning her healthcare career as a Medical Assistant, and becoming a...

After graduating high school with experience working in retail, Kate Tucker was interested in pursuing a career in the medical field,...

Dale Geoghan moved to the United States from Jamaica when he was 28 years old, seeking new opportunities in his professional life....

In February 2024, Halifax Health – recognized as the first Registered Apprenticeship Program for Registered Nurses in the State of...

The Georgia Dental Educational Institute (GDEI) is an Atlanta-based woman and POC owned and operated care provider. Led by Dr. Farrey...

Michael O’Brien's journey at Steward Hospital spans an impressive 12 years, during which he navigated various positions in and around the...

Blanca Aguirre's passion for the medical field never waned, even when she became a young mother and had to put her aspirations on hold....

What does this mean for Michigan’s nursing home workers? Michigan has the 14th oldest population in the US, and Michiganders 85 and older...

As Labor Day draws near, a day dedicated to honoring the contributions of our country’s workers, we pause to extend our heartfelt...