In this episode, we are joined by Paula Phillips, SVP of Operations Infrastructure at Ascension and Lauren King, Sr. Director of Career & Workforce Development at Ascension to discuss the changing workforce, their approach to workforce development, the new Ascension Vocare Education Program and more. This episode is sponsored by Instride.
Summary
Discussing Workforce Development with Ascension Executives
In this episode, Paula Phillips and Lauren King, two executives at Ascension, discuss the changing workforce, their approach to workforce development, the new Ascension Vocare Education Program, and more.
Sponsored by Instride
This episode is sponsored by Instride.
Providing Pathways for Associates
Phillips and King discuss the importance of providing quality candidate experiences and creating pathways for associates to realize their full potential. They champion strategic workforce development to help Ascension Associates be the best they can be.
The Ascension Vocare Education Program
Ascension's Vocare program provides access to certifications and degree programs for associates who may be experiencing poverty or other challenges. The program allows associates to balance school life and work by providing online education debt-free. Additionally, clinical instruction, career coaching, university-based academic coaches, and learner coaches are also available.
Thinking Outside the Box
Phillips and King recommend healthcare leaders listen to the voice of their employees and think outside the box when creating workforce development plans. Ascension has received positive responses about the Vocare program so far, and they are excited to see how the program evolves over time.
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This episode aired on 12/21/2022 and can be listened here.
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