LeadingAge Workforce Innovators

In this episode, we learn about the “Careers That Love You Back" initiative. Our guests are Kathryn Brod, president and CEO of LeadingAge Ohio, and Chris Widman, who is executive director for the Good Shepherd Home in Fostoria, Ohio. LeadingAge Workforce Innovators is hosted by Gene Mitchell; Susan Hildebrandt leads the Center for Workforce Solutions.

In this episode, we hear from 4 representatives of Acts Retirement-Life Communities. First, Jeff Kaighn, executive vice president and chief administrative officer, and Jo Anne Hartman, managing director, tell us about Acts’ education and tuition reimbursement programs for employees. We also hear from 2 employees, Louis Senat and Jessica Ciritella, who are enrolled in degree programs thanks to this benefit. LeadingAge Workforce Innovators is hosted by Gene Mitchell; Susan Hildebrandt leads the Center for Workforce Solutions.

Voices From the Field brings you the stories of a diverse group of workers in older adult services. Listen, as they explain how and why they have chosen rewarding careers in our field. Voices From the Field is ultimately about the jobs of the future: More than 2 million new people will be needed by 2030, just to keep up with the growth of America’s aging population. This series is brought to you by the LeadingAge Center for Workforce Solutions.

Voices From the Field brings you the stories of a diverse group of workers in older adult services. Listen, as they explain how and why they have chosen rewarding careers in our field. Voices From the Field is ultimately about the jobs of the future: More than 2 million new people will be needed by 2030, just to keep up with the growth of America’s aging population. This series is brought to you by the LeadingAge Center for Workforce Solutions.

Voices From the Field brings you the stories of a diverse group of workers in older adult services. Listen, as they explain how and why they have chosen rewarding careers in our field. Voices From the Field is ultimately about the jobs of the future: More than 2 million new people will be needed by 2030, just to keep up with the growth of America’s aging population. This series is brought to you by the LeadingAge Center for Workforce Solutions.

Voices From the Field brings you the stories of a diverse group of workers in older adult services. Listen, as they explain how and why they have chosen rewarding careers in our field. Voices From the Field is ultimately about the jobs of the future: More than 2 million new people will be needed by 2030, just to keep up with the growth of America’s aging population. This series is brought to you by the LeadingAge Center for Workforce Solutions.

Voices From the Field brings you the stories of a diverse group of workers in older adult services. Listen, as they explain how and why they have chosen rewarding careers in our field. Voices From the Field is ultimately about the jobs of the future: More than 2 million new people will be needed by 2030, just to keep up with the growth of America’s aging population. This series is brought to you by the LeadingAge Center for Workforce Solutions.

Voices From the Field brings you the stories of a diverse group of workers in older adult services. Listen, as they explain how and why they have chosen rewarding careers in our field. Voices From the Field is ultimately about the jobs of the future: More than 2 million new people will be needed by 2030, just to keep up with the growth of America’s aging population. This series is brought to you by the LeadingAge Center for Workforce Solutions.

Voices From the Field brings you the stories of a diverse group of workers in older adult services. Listen, as they explain how and why they have chosen rewarding careers in our field. Voices From the Field is ultimately about the jobs of the future: More than 2 million new people will be needed by 2030, just to keep up with the growth of America’s aging population. This series is brought to you by the LeadingAge Center for Workforce Solutions.

Voices From the Field brings you the stories of a diverse group of workers in older adult services. Listen, as they explain how and why they have chosen rewarding careers in our field. Voices From the Field is ultimately about the jobs of the future: More than 2 million new people will be needed by 2030, just to keep up with the growth of America’s aging population. This series is brought to you by the LeadingAge Center for Workforce Solutions.

Voices From the Field brings you the stories of a diverse group of workers in older adult services. Listen, as they explain how and why they have chosen rewarding careers in our field. Voices From the Field is ultimately about the jobs of the future: More than 2 million new people will be needed by 2030, just to keep up with the growth of America’s aging population. This series is brought to you by the LeadingAge Center for Workforce Solutions.

Voices From the Field brings you the stories of a diverse group of workers in older adult services. Listen, as they explain how and why they have chosen rewarding careers in our field. Voices From the Field is ultimately about the jobs of the future: More than 2 million new people will be needed by 2030, just to keep up with the growth of America’s aging population. This series is brought to you by the LeadingAge Center for Workforce Solutions.

Voices From the Field brings you the stories of a diverse group of workers in older adult services. Listen, as they explain how and why they have chosen rewarding careers in our field. Voices From the Field is ultimately about the jobs of the future: More than 2 million new people will be needed by 2030, just to keep up with the growth of America’s aging population. This series is brought to you by the LeadingAge Center for Workforce Solutions.

Voices From the Field brings you the stories of a diverse group of workers in older adult services. Listen, as they explain how and why they have chosen rewarding careers in our field. Voices From the Field is ultimately about the jobs of the future: More than 2 million new people will be needed by 2030, just to keep up with the growth of America’s aging population. This series is brought to you by the LeadingAge Center for Workforce Solutions.

Voices From the Field brings you the stories of a diverse group of workers in older adult services. Listen, as they explain how and why they have chosen rewarding careers in our field. Voices From the Field is ultimately about the jobs of the future: More than 2 million new people will be needed by 2030, just to keep up with the growth of America’s aging population. This series is brought to you by the LeadingAge Center for Workforce Solutions.

Voices From the Field brings you the stories of a diverse group of workers in older adult services. Listen, as they explain how and why they have chosen rewarding careers in our field. Voices From the Field is ultimately about the jobs of the future: More than 2 million new people will be needed by 2030, just to keep up with the growth of America’s aging population. This series is brought to you by the LeadingAge Center for Workforce Solutions.

Voices From the Field brings you the stories of a diverse group of workers in older adult services. Listen, as they explain how and why they have chosen rewarding careers in our field. Voices From the Field is ultimately about the jobs of the future: More than 2 million new people will be needed by 2030, just to keep up with the growth of America’s aging population. This series is brought to you by the LeadingAge Center for Workforce Solutions.

Voices From the Field brings you the stories of a diverse group of workers in older adult services. Listen, as they explain how and why they have chosen rewarding careers in our field. Voices From the Field is ultimately about the jobs of the future: More than 2 million new people will be needed by 2030, just to keep up with the growth of America’s aging population. This series is brought to you by the LeadingAge Center for Workforce Solutions.

Voices From the Field brings you the stories of a diverse group of workers in older adult services. Listen, as they explain how and why they have chosen rewarding careers in our field. Voices From the Field is ultimately about the jobs of the future: More than 2 million new people will be needed by 2030, just to keep up with the growth of America’s aging population. This series is brought to you by the LeadingAge Center for Workforce Solutions.

Voices From the Field brings you the stories of a diverse group of workers in older adult services. Listen, as they explain how and why they have chosen rewarding careers in our field. Voices From the Field is ultimately about the jobs of the future: More than 2 million new people will be needed by 2030, just to keep up with the growth of America’s aging population. This series is brought to you by the LeadingAge Center for Workforce Solutions.

Voices From the Field brings you the stories of a diverse group of workers in older adult services. Listen, as they explain how and why they have chosen rewarding careers in our field. Voices From the Field is ultimately about the jobs of the future: More than 2 million new people will be needed by 2030, just to keep up with the growth of America’s aging population. This series is brought to you by the LeadingAge Center for Workforce Solutions.

Voices From the Field brings you the stories of a diverse group of workers in older adult services. Listen, as they explain how and why they have chosen rewarding careers in our field. Voices From the Field is ultimately about the jobs of the future: More than 2 million new people will be needed by 2030, just to keep up with the growth of America’s aging population. This series is brought to you by the LeadingAge Center for Workforce Solutions.

Voices From the Field brings you the stories of a diverse group of workers in older adult services. Listen, as they explain how and why they have chosen rewarding careers in our field. Voices From the Field is ultimately about the jobs of the future: More than 2 million new people will be needed by 2030, just to keep up with the growth of America’s aging population. This series is brought to you by the LeadingAge Center for Workforce Solutions.

Voices From the Field brings you the stories of a diverse group of workers in older adult services. Listen, as they explain how and why they have chosen rewarding careers in our field. Voices From the Field is ultimately about the jobs of the future: More than 2 million new people will be needed by 2030, just to keep up with the growth of America’s aging population. This series is brought to you by the LeadingAge Center for Workforce Solutions.

Voices From the Field brings you the stories of a diverse group of workers in older adult services. Listen, as they explain how and why they have chosen rewarding careers in our field. Voices From the Field is ultimately about the jobs of the future: More than 2 million new people will be needed by 2030, just to keep up with the growth of America’s aging population. This series is brought to you by the LeadingAge Center for Workforce Solutions.

Voices From the Field brings you the stories of a diverse group of workers in older adult services. Listen, as they explain how and why they have chosen rewarding careers in our field. Voices From the Field is ultimately about the jobs of the future: More than 2 million new people will be needed by 2030, just to keep up with the growth of America’s aging population. This series is brought to you by the LeadingAge Center for Workforce Solutions.

Voices From the Field brings you the stories of a diverse group of workers in older adult services. Listen, as they explain how and why they have chosen rewarding careers in our field. Voices From the Field is ultimately about the jobs of the future: More than 2 million new people will be needed by 2030, just to keep up with the growth of America’s aging population. This series is brought to you by the LeadingAge Center for Workforce Solutions.

Voices From the Field brings you the stories of a diverse group of workers in older adult services. Listen, as they explain how and why they have chosen rewarding careers in our field. Voices From the Field is ultimately about the jobs of the future: More than 2 million new people will be needed by 2030, just to keep up with the growth of America’s aging population. This series is brought to you by the LeadingAge Center for Workforce Solutions.

Voices From the Field brings you the stories of a diverse group of workers in older adult services. Listen, as they explain how and why they have chosen rewarding careers in our field. Voices From the Field is ultimately about the jobs of the future: More than 2 million new people will be needed by 2030, just to keep up with the growth of America’s aging population. This series is brought to you by the LeadingAge Center for Workforce Solutions.

Voices From the Field brings you the stories of a diverse group of workers in older adult services. Listen, as they explain how and why they have chosen rewarding careers in our field. Voices From the Field is ultimately about the jobs of the future: More than 2 million new people will be needed by 2030, just to keep up with the growth of America’s aging population. This series is brought to you by the LeadingAge Center for Workforce Solutions.

Voices From the Field brings you the stories of a diverse group of workers in older adult services. Listen, as they explain how and why they have chosen rewarding careers in our field. Voices From the Field is ultimately about the jobs of the future: More than 2 million new people will be needed by 2030, just to keep up with the growth of America’s aging population. This series is brought to you by the LeadingAge Center for Workforce Solutions.

Voices From the Field brings you the stories of a diverse group of workers in older adult services. Listen, as they explain how and why they have chosen rewarding careers in our field. Voices From the Field is ultimately about the jobs of the future: More than 2 million new people will be needed by 2030, just to keep up with the growth of America’s aging population. This series is brought to you by the LeadingAge Center for Workforce Solutions.

Voices From the Field brings you the stories of a diverse group of workers in older adult services. Listen, as they explain how and why they have chosen rewarding careers in our field. Voices From the Field is ultimately about the jobs of the future: More than 2 million new people will be needed by 2030, just to keep up with the growth of America’s aging population. This series is brought to you by the LeadingAge Center for Workforce Solutions.

Voices From the Field brings you the stories of a diverse group of workers in older adult services. Listen, as they explain how and why they have chosen rewarding careers in our field. Voices From the Field is ultimately about the jobs of the future: More than 2 million new people will be needed by 2030, just to keep up with the growth of America’s aging population. This series is brought to you by the LeadingAge Center for Workforce Solutions.

Voices From the Field brings you the stories of a diverse group of workers in older adult services. Listen, as they explain how and why they have chosen rewarding careers in our field. Voices From the Field is ultimately about the jobs of the future: More than 2 million new people will be needed by 2030, just to keep up with the growth of America’s aging population. This series is brought to you by the LeadingAge Center for Workforce Solutions.

Andrew Jones, a clinical assistant professor at Towson University, tells us why his students are excited about careers in aging services, and what LeadingAge and provider organizations can do to help them achieve their goals in the field. LeadingAge Workforce Innovators is hosted by Gene Mitchell. Susan Hildebrandt leads the Center for Workforce Solutions.

LeadingAge Workforce Innovators is a production of LeadingAge's Center for Workforce Solutions. The show examines promising practices and innovations to meet workforce challenges. This episode features Sue Misiorski, vice president of workforce innovations at PHI in the Bronx, New York. She spoke to us about creating career paths for nursing and home health workers. Workforce Innovators is hosted by Gene Mitchell. Susan Hildebrandt leads the Center for Workforce Solutions.

LeadingAge Workforce Innovators is a production of LeadingAge's Center for Workforce Solutions. The show examines promising practices and innovations to meet workforce challenges. This episode features Laura Edwards and Rikki Brady from Clark-Lindsey, a LeadingAge member in Illinois, along with Dr. Wendy Bartlo of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. They discuss Clark-Lindsey’s internship program, its nursing development program, and the value of relationships between aging-services organizations and higher education institutions. Workforce Innovators is hosted by Gene Mitchell. Susan Hildebrandt leads the Center for Workforce Solutions.

LeadingAge Workforce Innovators is a production of LeadingAge's Center for Workforce Solutions. The show examines promising practices and innovations to meet workforce challenges. In this episode, Gene Mitchell interviews Robert Espinoza, vice president of policy at PHI, about PHI’s work, especially its 60 Caregiver Issues campaign that focuses on the home and community-based services workforce. Workforce Innovators is hosted by Gene Mitchell and produced by Charlie Visconage. Susan Hildebrandt leads the Center for Workforce Solutions.

LeadingAge Workforce Innovators is a production of LeadingAge's Center for Workforce Solutions. The show examines promising practices and innovations to meet workforce challenges. In this episode, Gene Mitchell interviews Bill Lowe of Chicago Methodist Senior Services about how his company recruits nurses from the Philippines. Workforce Innovators is hosted by Gene Mitchell and produced by Charlie Visconage. Susan Hildebrandt leads the Center for Workforce Solutions.

LeadingAge Workforce Innovators is a production of LeadingAge's Center for Workforce Solutions. The show examines promising practices and innovations to meet workforce challenges. In this episode, Gene Mitchell interviews Alondra Saavedra and Sydney Reece about their experiences in aging services so far. Workforce Innovators is hosted by Gene Mitchell and produced by Charlie Visconage. Susan Hildebrandt leads the Center for Workforce Solutions.

LeadingAge Workforce Innovators is a production of LeadingAge's Center for Workforce Solutions. The show examines promising practices and innovations to meet workforce challenges. In this episode, Gene Mitchell interviews Steve LeVine of Axios (www.axios.com) about the future of the aging services workforce. Workforce Innovators is hosted by Gene Mitchell and produced by Charlie Visconage. Susan Hildebrandt leads the Center for Workforce Solutions.

LeadingAge Workforce Innovators is a production of LeadingAge's Center for Workforce Solutions. The show examines promising practices and innovations to meet workforce challenges. On this episode, Gene interviews Gwyn Earl about the ways in which caring for your workforce can have positive outcomes. Workforce Innovators is hosted by Gene Mitchell and produced by Charlie Visconage. Susan Hildebrandt leads the Center for Workforce Solutions.

LeadingAge Workforce Innovators is a production of LeadingAge's Center for Workforce Solutions. The show examines promising practices and innovations to meet workforce challenges. On this episode, Gene interviews Dan Kopf and Corinne Purtill of Quartz about the future of the aging services workforce. Workforce Innovators is hosted by Gene Mitchell and produced by Charlie Visconage. Susan Hildebrandt leads the Center for Workforce Solutions.

LeadingAge Workforce Innovators is a production of LeadingAge's Center for Workforce Solutions. The show examines promising practices and innovations to meet workforce challenges. On this episode, Gene interviews Jim Lay, Kat Schulten, and Diana Grover at Twin Towers Senior Living. Workforce Innovators is hosted by Gene Mitchell and produced by Charlie Visconage. Susan Hildebrandt leads the Center for Workforce Solutions.

LeadingAge Workforce Innovators is a production of LeadingAge's Center for Workforce Solutions. The show examines promising practices and innovations to meet workforce challenges. On this episode, Gene interviews Jayne Keller, Executive Director of Holly Creek Retirement Community. Workforce Innovators is hosted by Gene Mitchell and produced by Charlie Visconage. Susan Hildebrandt leads the Center for Workforce Solutions.

LeadingAge Workforce Innovators is a production of LeadingAge's Center for Workforce Solutions. The show examines promising practices and innovations to meet workforce challenges. Episode 3 of LeadingAge Workforce Innovators. Gene interviews Rochelle Valsaint, Manager, Brand and Communications for the Lenbrook Square Foundation and Cynthia Wassenar, Director of Business Development at Christo Ray Atlanta High School. LeadingAge Workforce Innovators is hosted by Gene Mitchell and produced by Charlie Visconage. Susan Hildebrandt is vice president of LeadingAge's Center for Workforce Solutions.

LeadingAge Workforce Innovators is a production of LeadingAge's Center for Workforce Solutions. The show examines promising practices and innovations to meet workforce challenges. Episode 2 of LeadingAge Workforce Innovators. Gene interviews Steve Fleming, CEO of Well Spring Inc. in Greensboro, North Carolina. Steve is also board chair-elect at LeadingAge. LeadingAge Workforce Innovators is hosted by Gene Mitchell and produced by Charlie Visconage. Marquita Crawford edited this episode. Susan Hildebrandt is vice president of LeadingAge's Center for Workforce Solutions. You can donate to the LeadingAge Disaster Relief Fund at leadingage.org/donate.

Season Teaser for LeadingAge Workforce Innovators. Gene Mitchell interviews Susan Hildebrandt, vice president of the Center for Workforce Solutions. Learn more at leadingage.org/workforce. Produced by Charlie Visconage

LeadingAge Workforce Innovators is a production of LeadingAge's Center for Workforce Solutions. The show examines promising practices and innovations to meet workforce challenges. Episode 1 of the LeadingAge Workforce Innovators Podcast. LeadingAge's Gene Mitchell interviews Karyn Fryer, Employee Relations Officer at the Whitney Center in Hamden, CT. Karyn reflects on the success of the Whitney Center's "Compass Program". LeadingAge Workforce Innovators is hosted by Gene Mitchell and produced by Charlie Visconage. Susan Hildebrandt is vice president of LeadingAge's Center for Workforce Solutions