WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Argentum’s HAEP Apprenticeship Program Names Five All-Star Winners
By Patrick Connole A
rgentum is the lead for a $6 million project funded by a four-year U.S. Dept. of Labor-ETA Closing the
Skills Gap grant called the Healthcare Ap- prenticeship Expansion Program (HAEP). The collaborative is addressing the skills gap in healthcare and healthcare IT oc- cupations by expanding apprenticeships for positions like CNAs, LPNs, RNs, and rehab technicians, as well as creating new apprenticeship programs for healthcare leadership positions. Argentum believes in the apprenticeship
approach, among many other workforce initiatives, as a time-tested tool for training and developing skilled labor. A resurgence and growing popularity of the model could be a major boost going forward to help fill the scores of open positions in the senior living sector to meet growing demand for long-term care services. Apprenticeships define career paths, lay
out on-the-job training and classroom (in- cluding online) learning for advancement, and detail promotions and wage increases for apprentices. As part of the program, five winners
have been announced as Argentum All-Star Apprentices of the Year. Snapshots of the winners are as follow. Separately, these winners and others in
the HAEP initiative can now receive emer- gency aid after HAEP recently announced a new partnership with Work Well to help apprentices persist in their programs, over- come barriers, and reach their professional aspirations. As a result, HAEP apprentices and their approved dependents may be el- igible to receive financial support and case management services from Work Well at no charge.
42 SENIOR LIVING EXECUTIVE JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2023 Award winners in alphabetical order are:
Dennis has been with her community for 17 years and throughout her tenure has evolved from caregiver to med- tech to now Resident Care Coordinator. Charter Senior Living
Stephanie Dennis Charter Senior Living of Gainesville
said Dennis trains every single clinical employee that is onboarded. “Stephanie’s guid-
ance is extraordinary, and each clinical member gets wonderful training and knowledge through their training,” her employer said.
“Stephanie’s guidance is extraordinary, and each clinical member gets wonderful training and
knowledge through their training,” her employer said.
The apprenticeship was a step back into life-long learning for Hill, said his employer, as he did not have any healthcare or formal clinical education, but felt a calling to get enrolled. Virginia Health Services said Hill has a commitment to
human-centered care not only for the residents he cares for within the facility, but for the community that he resides. “He is actively listening to the voices of the elderly, children, and those in need and striving to make a difference,” they said. “His work is done with compassion and his top priority is ensuring the residents under his care and all of the residents and team members in the facility are living their best life.” Hill is extraordinary because in part he does a back-to-school event to assist
Shawntez Hill Virginia Health Services
children and their families with ensuring that they will have the necessary school supplies to start the school year.
“His work is done with compassion and his top priority is ensuring the residents under his care and all of the residents and team members in the facility.”
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