When Marty Johnson first began hearing about the Nursing Home Workforce Stabilization programs at MediLodge Shoreline in Sterling Heights, Michigan, the opportunities seemed almost too good to be true. Flyers posted near the time clock, text messages about workshops, and encouragement from supervisors all pointed to new resources for workers. “I was so happy when we got that text,” Marty recalls. “It makes a difference, because that’s how everybody communicates. I thought—yes

When Hope first noticed the posting about the free Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program on his employer’s bulletin board at MediLodge of Ludington, Michigan, he honestly wasn't sure what to make of it. “It was when H-CAP Coordinator Liz came by and explained all the different programs that everything clicked for me,” he explains. “Having someone walk me through the opportunities made all the difference.”  Through the Michigan Nursing Home Stabilization program,

Noor Alyassiri is a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Villa at Parkridge in southeastern Michigan. When she first heard about the Nursing Home Stabilization Grant during a meeting in the activities room at work, she was immediately interested in the reimbursement program that could help support her family.  "I always like to help people," Noor said when sharing her passion for caregiving. "I worked as a daycare worker, and always loved communicating with families." But l

Lanae Seaworth learned about the apprenticeship program while working as a case manager at Valeo Vocation in Tacoma, Washington. With eight years of experience in the mental health field and three years as a case manager helping individuals experiencing homelessness, she realized that earning her Peer Certification could change how she connected with the people in her care.  The program exceeded her expectations. Through Olympic College, Lanae earned college credits that coul