EMS Corps
Healthcare Industry
Organizations Involved
Occupations Involved
Workforce Development Focus
Workforce Issues Addressed
Nonprofit
Public Works Alliance (PWA)
EMT, Paramedic
Increasing number of healthcare workers
Training individuals to work in a healthcare profession; Providing a benefit or incentive that encourages individuals to pursue a healthcare profession
Description
EMS Corps is a five-month EMT training program designed for young adults (ages 18-26) who have faced barriers to traditional education and employment, such as under-resourced systems, housing insecurity, or involvement with foster care or the justice system. Instead of expecting those students to find their way into EMS programs on their own, EMS Corps builds a pathway around them.
In addition to EMT instruction, participants receive a monthly stipend along with wraparound support, including mentorship, career guidance, and job placement assistance after graduation. By combining training with this level of support, the program helps students stay on track through program completion and into NREMT certification, while also creating accessible career pathways for individuals who may not have otherwise had the opportunity to enter the field.
For more information: https://emscorps.org/
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.