Detroit Tri-County Social Work Health Career Opportunity Academy
Healthcare Industry
4-Year IHE
Organizations Involved
Wayne State University, School of Social Work
Occupations Involved
College Students
Workforce Development Focus
Increasing number of healthcare workers AND improving the quality of healthcare workforce AND healthcare workforce retention
Workforce Issues Addressed
Training individuals to work in a healthcare profession; Providing educational opportunities for healthcare professionals to become more specialized in their occupation; Providing a benefit or incentive that encourages individuals to pursue a healthcare profession
Description
The Detroit Tri-County Social Work Health Career Opportunity Academy (The Academy) has the goal of preparing current and future allied health and social work professionals to provide health care in the Detroit Tri-County area. The Academy provides academic, economic, and social support to community college and undergraduate students from economically or educationally disadvantaged backgrounds.
The Academy offers three structured programs wherein students participate in seminars, self-guided learning activities, clinical training opportunities, case management, and mentorship. Participants receive a $2,100 scholarship and a $2,100 stipend.
By the end of the structured programs, students will be able to use evidence-based study strategies for academic success and demonstrate awareness of careers in social work healthcare and the importance of research in providing healthcare.
This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $3.2 million with 0% financed with non-governmental sources.
For more information: https://socialwork.wayne.edu/the-academy
Michigan Health Council does not administer all of the programs in this database. Please see the "organizations involved" above to learn who you should contact for more information.