Three states have recently approved investments in healthcare workforce programs, which focus on recruitment and training.
Here is what to know about the recent funding, as reported by Becker's since Aug. 15.
1. Massachusetts organizations will receive a total of $4.2 million in workforce development grant funding.
Most of it will go to train and hire 621 workers across the state in healthcare, technology, construction and life sciences.
Some of the funding will be used for program design grants to develop workforce training programs. Recipients include Health & Home Care Training of New England, which was granted $47,857 to prepare workers for certified nursing assistant roles.
The Catholic Charitable Bureau of the Archdiocese of Boston received $500,000 to train 81 individuals in home health aide and nurse assistant roles. It will also include training that incorporates English for Speakers of Other Languages.
2. Florida will invest $130 million in two programs focused on reducing nursing shortages.
One program rewards achievement at nursing education programs within qualified institutions, such as state universities.
The other offers grants for certain colleges and universities through matching funds with agencies that work with healthcare providers.
3. New York will award $646 million to three workforce investment organizations.
The funding will be disbursed over three years, intended for each organization to recruit and train workers in mental health, social care and healthcare.
It will also be used to support tutoring and academic programs, as well as assistance with tuition program fees, textbooks and supplies.