In The News
April 10, 2023
Gov. Tony Evers today highlighted initiatives in his 2023-25 biennial budget targeted at bolstering the healthcare workforce and addressing shortages of nurses, certified nursing assistants (CNA), and other healthcare professionals that are impacting Wisconsinites’ access to healthcare.
Update on WisCaregivers Careers program
September 8, 2022
In response to a certified nursing assistant workforce shortage, Gov. Tony Evers recently announced the expansion of the WisCaregiver Careers program. We get an update on the workforce development program as well as learn about the CNA career path.
CNA shortage takes a toll on Wisconsin health care facilities
August 4, 2022
Staff shortages continue to limit health care facilities in Wisconsin, but health administrators are hoping an online employment portal improves hiring process.
Gov. Evers and DHS Announce Expansion of WisCaregiver Careers Program
May 18, 2022
Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) have announced a $6 million investment to expand the successful WisCaregiver Careers workforce development program.
Gov. Evers invests $6 million in a state nurse aide training program
July 25, 2022
A state program geared toward training health care workers recently received a $6 million investment from Gov. Tony Evers through the American Rescue Plan Act.
Gov. Evers invests $6 million in a state nurse aide training program
July 25, 2022
A state program geared toward training health care workers recently received a $6 million investment from Gov. Tony Evers through the American Rescue Plan Act.
Wisconsin’s $6M CNA training investment could serve as model for other states
July 25, 2022
While the staffing crisis continues to have devastating impacts on nursing homes across the country, some states are expanding stopgap measures to recruit and retain positions that are in many ways the backbone of the industry – the certified nursing assistant (CNA).
To fill gap at Wisconsin nursing homes, state expands CNA training
July 23, 2022
Wisconsin nursing homes strapped for staff will soon get a boost, following a Thursday announcement that the state will expand free on-the-job training program for certified nursing assistants
Wis. unemployment rate remains at 2.9%
July 23, 2022
The Department of Workforce Development (DWD) released on July 21 the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) preliminary employment estimates for the month of June 2022. Wisconsin’s unemployment rate remained at 2.9% in June.
Gov. Evers, DHS announce launch of WisCaregiver Careers program expansion
July 22, 2022
Following a recently announced $6 million investment, Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) yesterday announced the launch of the WisCaregiver Careers program expansion, the state’s free certified nurse aide (CNA) workforce development program.
WisCaregiver Careers program expands
July 22, 2022
Following a recently announced $6 million investment, Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced the launch of the WisCaregiver Careers program expansion, the state’s free certified nurse aide (CNA) workforce development program.
WisCaregiver Careers launches program expansion to support nursing homes
July 21, 2022
Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Thursday the launch of the WisCaregiver Careers program expansion.
Expansion of WisCaregiver CNA career training program officially launches
July 21, 2022
After previously announcing a $6 million investment, the Evers administration says an expansion of a free certified nurse aide (CNA) program is officially underway.
WisCaregiver Careers launches program expansion to support nursing homes
July 21, 2022
Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Thursday the launch of the WisCaregiver Careers program expansion.
Dept. of Health Services: Governor Evers, DHS announce launch of WisCaregiver Careers program expansion
July 21, 2022
Following a recently announced $6 million investment, Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) today announced the launch of the WisCaregiver Careers program expansion.
Wisconsin expands WisCaregiver Careers program to recruit 3,000 more CNAs
June 9, 2022
On May 18, 2022, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced a $6 million grant investment to expand the successful WisCaregiver Careers workforce development program with the goal of training 3,000 additional certified nursing assistants (CNAs) qualified to work in nursing homes.
$6M invested to increase the number of certified nursing assistants for Wisconsin nursing homes
June 1, 2022