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6 Reasons Healthcare Apprenticeship Programs Work So Well

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Every HR professional or executive in healthcare today knows the reality behind trying to stay ahead of the ongoing staffing crisis in America. This struggle demands creative and innovative solutions that are also sustainable. But most of all, it requires something that works!

In recent years, apprenticeships have proven to be a successful strategy for filling healthcare workforce vacancies. Yet, implementing an apprenticeship program into your current training protocols may seem overwhelming. If your medical or wellness organization is considering adding healthcare apprenticeship programs to its training initiatives, you’re embarking on a great opportunity. The on-the-job training facilitated by MedCerts Partner Solutions has proven successful in addressing staffing shortages, improving retention and upskilling talent.

Let’s look at six reasons why MedCerts healthcare apprenticeships are so effective.

6 Reasons to Integrate Healthcare Apprenticeship Programs Today

1. Workers Train While They Earn

For individuals entering the healthcare field, few opportunities are more appealing than being able to train while earning a paycheck. Many new workers are eager to gain the skills and credentials needed to fill vacancies within their organization, but they depend on their current income. With healthcare apprenticeship programs, they can do both. 

2. You Can Fill Roles With Motivated Employees

While apprenticeships benefit students pursuing careers in healthcare, they also serve as a strategic response to staffing shortages. When new employees commit to an apprenticeship, they demonstrate motivation and a strong desire to grow. This can make them some of your most loyal and dependable workers.

3. You’ll Reduce Onboarding and Recruitment Costs

When you upskill apprentices within your organization, you save both time and money on onboarding and recruitment. Right from the start of their careers, you have the opportunity to train them to meet your organization’s specific needs and ensure they fit into your workplace culture. 

4. Businesses See Higher Retention 

Partnering with MedCerts is like introducing a benefit program for new hires. Apprentices can earn new credentials and increase their earning potential, giving them a clear reason to stay and grow with your organization. At the same time, you fill critical vacancies and keep your organization running smoothly.

5. It’s Easy to Customize Training to Organizational Needs

With customizable programs, you can create the hybrid training model that best fits your organization’s needs. The flexibility of online learning integrates easily with in-person skill development, which is essential for long-term success.

6. Create Built-In Career Pathways for Long-Term Company Growth

Imagine having the time and infrastructure to create clear career pathways, granting your employees the opportunity to move up their individualized professional ladder. This benefits the organization as well as the apprentice, empowering you to excel in your HR role and support long-term workforce development.

How MedCerts Supports Successful Apprenticeship Programs

As an approved Department of Labor Apprenticeship Intermediary, MedCerts helps you develop a government-approved healthcare apprenticeship program. You’ll receive expert guidance while crafting content structured around innovative technology and state-of-the-art training requirements. 

These programs consist of online and hybrid options, providing working learners the flexibility they need to complete credentialing requirements. By partnering with MedCerts, you’ll have the support of an academic institution experienced in working with healthcare systems nationwide. We’ll even assist with student recruitment!Learn more about the cost-effective and impactful apprenticeship process today!

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Written by

Jennifer Kolb

National Director of Workforce Development

As MedCerts National Director of Workforce Development, Jennifer Kolb is responsible for overseeing strategy and business development efforts at MedCerts with an emphasis on the k-career pipeline.

Prior to MedCerts, Jennifer served in several leadership positions at Tallo and Hawkes Learning where she built and lead sales and marketing, new product launches, technology development updates and an entire product relaunch to be ADA compliant.

Jennifer has spent a decade within the workforce industry working with educators, state leaders, business and industry officials, post-secondary institutions and grant organizations from across the country, all with the mission of bettering people’s lives. Coming from a long line of educators and with a business-centered mindset, Jen is passionate about student success and cultivating creative strategies for ensuring all talent has access to educational and career-related opportunities.

Jennifer earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing and Psychology with a focus in business management from Clemson University.

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