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Prosperity Region 4
Healthcare Workforce Initiatives in Region 4
We've compiled a list of healthcare initiatives throughout the state of Michigan. Click on the initiative name below to learn more about what they're doing to support or grow the healthcare workforce.
Initiative Name | Organization(s) | Healthcare Industry | Workforce Development Focus | Statewide / Regional | Occupations | Zip Code |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pathway to Doctor of Pharmacy Degree | Grand Rapids Community College, Ferris State University | 2-Year IHE & 4-Year IHE | Increasing number of healthcare workers | Regional (Grand Rapids) | Pharmacy students | 49307 |
Allegan Area ESA CTE | Allegan Area ESA Tech Center | Career Techs | Increasing number of healthcare workers | Regional | High school students | 49010 |
GRCC Nursing program and UMH-West partnership | Grand Rapids Community College, University of Michigan Health - West | Hospitals | Increasing number of healthcare workers | Regional (Grand Rapids area) | Nursing students | 49519 |
Careerline Tech Center CTE | Ottawa Area ISD | Career Techs | Increasing number of healthcare workers | Regional | High school students | 49424 |
Kent Career Tech Center CTE | Kent ISD, GVSU | Career Techs | Increasing number of healthcare workers | Regional | High school students | 49525 |
GVSU Public Health Articulation Agreements | GVSU, LSSU, NMU | 4-Year IHE | Increasing number of healthcare workers | Regional (Grand Rapids-area, northern Michigan and Upper Peninsula) | College students, general | 49503 |
Ferris State University Michigan College of Optometry/Pharmacy Early Assurance Opportunitty | Aquinas College, Ferris State University | 4-Year IHE | Increasing number of healthcare workers | Regional (West Michigan) | Optometry students; Pharmacy students | 49506 |
Pathways to Careers in Health Care Initiative | Grand Rapids African American Health Institute (GRAAHI); Calvin College, Davenport University, Ferris State University, Grand Rapids Community College, Grand Valley State University, Hope College; Aquinas College; Grand Rapids Public Schools; Trinity Health; Spectrum Health; University of Michigan Health-West; MSUCHM | Nonprofits | Increasing number of healthcare workers | Regional (Southwest Michigan) | Students, general | 49503 |
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