Apprenticeships are proven to grow the workforce in many sectors—developing highly skilled workers, reducing turnover, increasing productivity, and offering a pathway to career advancement. But how can aging services providers develop apprenticeship models that also drive system change and elevate the caregiving profession across the country? Join this virtual LeadingAge for an expert panel discussion of how smart, collaborative implementation of apprenticeship strategies can help address the ongoing workforce crisis. 

Speakers include:

• Katie Smith Sloan, president and CEO, LeadingAge
• Jenna Kellerman, Director, Workforce Strategy and Development, LeadingAge LTSS Center @UMass Boston
• Todd Schmiedeler, Founder & CEO, Thumbprint Consulting
• Sherry Perry, CNA, Certified Preceptor, Board chair NAHCA Board of Directors
• Leslie Philmon, Senior Field Representative, Apprenticeship, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry
• LaRohn Latimer, Senior Field Representative, Apprenticeship, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry