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30 Sep 2021
Thanks to all the grantees, participants, community & employer partners, #workforcedev groups & colleges who participated in #HPOG 2.0. While the implementation of this grant has ended, our evaluation of the program has not. Bookmark go.usa.gov/xFA9f to stay up-to-date!
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28 Sep 2021
Did you know 68% of #HPOG participants who completed #healthcaretraining went on to earn a professional license or certification? Check out the HPOG Year 5 Annual Report from @OPRE_ACF to learn more! go.usa.gov/xF7cd
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27 Sep 2021
By partnering with local employers, #HPOG programs prepare participants for their future #healthcarecareers by providing them with the exact skills & education they need to be successful in their local job markets. #healthcaretraining #wkdev bit.ly/3zqKG44
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24 Sep 2021
As a single mom of 2, Jessica knew her min. wage job wasn’t enough to provide for her family. With help from @WDB83Inc’s #HPOG program, including tuition & childcare assistance, she finished #LPN training from @LADeltaCC & now makes $16.50 an hour! go.usa.gov/xMqA4
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23 Sep 2021
While working as a contractor for @USArmy, Ali discovered a passion for healing others. Ali applied to @MissouriDSS’s #HPOG program for assistance & was able to complete the #RN program at @MCCKansasCity. He now works as a RN at @5StarSenior! go.usa.gov/xMq7z
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23 Sep 2021
Rosenda wanted to go back to school but struggled to find the confidence to do so. With the help of intensive case mgmt & personal counseling offered from @RogueCC’s #HPOG program, she completed #MA training and is now employed at @AsanteHS! go.usa.gov/xMqAr
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22 Sep 2021
.@ChicagoState’s HPOG program, along w/ their partners @South_Suburban, @MetroFamChicago, & #HPOGUP research partner @LoyolaChicago, recently released this video that highlights the amazing journey participants have taken with support from #HPOG. bit.ly/39Cq6DH
@PSSresearch at @LoyolaSSW has served as the university research partner to Chicago's @hpogprogram (@chicagostate, @south_suburban, and @MetroFamChicago). Celebrating our partners on successful completion of the federal program [2015-2021]. youtube.com/watch?v=8gL7-BuN… #HPOG #HPOGUP
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21 Sep 2021
After overcoming addiction & homelessness, Rheannon was ready for change. She found the help she needed thru Turtle Mountain Community College’s #HPOG program, completed #CNA & #CMA II training, & is now working full-time! go.usa.gov/xMq76
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21 Sep 2021
Artincia received help from the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe‘s #HPOG program to complete #CNA training at @PCCpueblo & is nearing completion of #MA training at @SanJuanCollege! She’ll begin working as an MA at @swhealthsystem upon certification completion! go.usa.gov/xMq7f
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20 Sep 2021
#HPOG sets #TANF recipients & low-income individuals on a path towards an in-demand #healthcarecareer that allows them #upwardsmobility & #financialindependence. Learn about the impact HPOG has had on participants' lives, careers & families: bit.ly/3hPt9wF
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17 Sep 2021
Naisha wanted to work in the #healthcare but wasn’t sure where to start. With support from @HPOG2UP, she completed #phlebotomy & #EMT certifications from @SUNYSchenectady and now works at the @AlbanyVAMC. Congrats, Naisha! go.usa.gov/xMq7V
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17 Sep 2021
After being laid off due to #COVID19, Cherif decided to pursue a #healthcarecareer. With support from @TheWorkPlace_CT’s HPOG program, he earned his #CNA certification from @HCCBridgeport! He is now working & taking #phlebotomy classes! #wkdev go.usa.gov/xMq75
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16 Sep 2021
Leticia wanted to set a good example for her children by pursuing her dreams of #nursing. With help from @SanJacCollege’s #HPOG program, she completed #EKG training & is currently in a phlebotomy program while also working as a #homehealthaide! #HHM2021 go.usa.gov/xMq78
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16 Sep 2021
Cecelia, an Ecuadorian immigrant, wanted a better life for her family, so she applied to @MontefioreNYC’s #HPOG program. With their support, she graduated from @PTHomeCareCorp’s #HHA training & is now taking #CNA classes at @ABCTrainingCnt! #HHM2021 go.usa.gov/xMq7j
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15 Sep 2021
As #HPOG 2.0 comes to a close at the end of this month, we’d like to take a moment to thank our grantees for the care & coordination by which they’ve administered their grants, & to congratulate all of our participants as they continue to pursue their #healthcare #careergoals.
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15 Sep 2021
For more information about the #HPOG Program (both 1.0 & 2.0) and a comprehensive look at its impacts on participants and their communities, we invite you to review our Research & Evaluation Portfolio: go.usa.gov/xFA9f
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14 Sep 2021
Samuel lost his mother due to a lack of access to medical care, so when he came to the US, he decided to pursue his dream job: nursing. With help from @cankdeskacikana, he graduated w/ his #ADN from @Rasmussen & is currently studying for the #NCLEX. go.usa.gov/xMq7x #HPOG
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14 Sep 2021
To answer a local shortage of #HCPs, Ute Mountain Ute Tribe’s #HPOG program partnered w/ @SanJuanCollege to offer #MedicalAssistant training, along with support services like laptops & case mgmt. to lessen barriers to entry into the #healthcareworkforce. go.usa.gov/xFAXA
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