Thanks to all the grantees, participants, community & employer partners, #workforcedev groups & colleges who participated in #HPOG 2.0. While the implementation of this grant has ended, our evaluation of the program has not. Bookmark go.usa.gov/xFA9f to stay up-to-date!

HPOG programs offer the support participants need to be successful in their #healthcaretraining & future employment. Watch this short video to hear from an #HPOG staff member & former participant about the positive impact HPOG has had on their lives.

Did you know 68% of #HPOG participants who completed #healthcaretraining went on to earn a professional license or certification? Check out the HPOG Year 5 Annual Report from @OPRE_ACF to learn more! go.usa.gov/xF7cd

As a single mom of 2, Jessica knew her min. wage job wasn’t enough to provide for her family. With help from @WDB83Inc’s #HPOG program, including tuition & childcare assistance, she finished #LPN training from @LADeltaCC & now makes $16.50 an hour! go.usa.gov/xMqA4

While working as a contractor for @USArmy, Ali discovered a passion for healing others. Ali applied to @MissouriDSS’s #HPOG program for assistance & was able to complete the #RN program at @MCCKansasCity. He now works as a RN at @5StarSenior! go.usa.gov/xMq7z

Rosenda wanted to go back to school but struggled to find the confidence to do so. With the help of intensive case mgmt & personal counseling offered from @RogueCC’s #HPOG program, she completed #MA training and is now employed at @AsanteHS! go.usa.gov/xMqAr

#HPOG programs provide 360˚ of supportive services including tuition, housing, childcare assistance, and #collegereadiness training to ensure participants can focus on their training.

After overcoming addiction & homelessness, Rheannon was ready for change. She found the help she needed thru Turtle Mountain Community College’s #HPOG program, completed #CNA & #CMA II training, & is now working full-time! go.usa.gov/xMq76

Artincia received help from the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe‘s #HPOG program to complete #CNA training at @PCCpueblo & is nearing completion of #MA training at @SanJuanCollege! She’ll begin working as an MA at @swhealthsystem upon certification completion! go.usa.gov/xMq7f

Naisha wanted to work in the #healthcare but wasn’t sure where to start. With support from @HPOG2UP, she completed #phlebotomy & #EMT certifications from @SUNYSchenectady and now works at the @AlbanyVAMC. Congrats, Naisha! go.usa.gov/xMq7V

After being laid off due to #COVID19, Cherif decided to pursue a #healthcarecareer. With support from @TheWorkPlace_CT’s HPOG program, he earned his #CNA certification from @HCCBridgeport! He is now working & taking #phlebotomy classes! #wkdev go.usa.gov/xMq75