Tapping Foreign-Born Workers to Fill Gaps in Our Workforce
Engage Magazine Spring 2022

Tapping Foreign-Born Workers to Fill Gaps in Our Workforce: A Call to Action

by Katie Smith Sloan, President and CEO, LeadingAge By 2030, the United States will need 2.5 million caregivers working in the field of long-term services and supports (LTSS) to keep up with the growing needs of our rapidly aging population. There are simply not enough American-born workers to meet this need due to stalled labor Read More…

Celebrating the Workforce
Engage Magazine Spring 2022

Careers in Aging: Advancing Workforce Solutions for a New Era

Interview with Jenna Kellerman, Director of Workforce Strategy & Development, LeadingAge Tell us about your new role at LeadingAge and what you’re excited to work on this year. I’ve been in the role exactly one month! So, I’m still getting into things. I’ve been learning how workforce is embedded in every department of LeadingAge – Read More…

Voices from Skilled Nursing
Engage Magazine Spring 2022

This Is Where I’m Meant to Be: Conversations with Skilled Nursing Staff

By Amanda Davidson, Grant Manager, LeadingAge California I’m at Regents Point – Windcrest, seated outside at a wrought iron patio table. I’m waiting while Administrator Lananh Huyen ducks back inside through a sliding glass door to gather a handful of staff members to join our conversation. I’ve been looking forward to today. I’m visiting three Read More…