To provide excellent educational opportunities that will improve both the personal and technical competencies of the Department of Health Services workforce, in order to positively impact the work environment and in turn to improve health care access and the quality of patient care.
Focus Areas:
Educating new nurses and other allied health professionals to work in the health care safety net system Basic adult education and programs to build the pipeline for those interested in health care careers
Key Policy Initiatives:
Reduce barriers to health care careers and increase access for diverse students
Racial/Ethnic Groups Served:
All, Immigrants
Income Groups Served:
Low-income
Age Groups Served:
Adults
SPAs Served:
All
Communities Served:
Los Angeles County
Coalition Participation:
LA Health Collaborative Career Ladders Subcommittee
Other Partnerships:
Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 721/Worker Education & Resource Center (WERC)
Additional Information:
HCWDP is a partnership between L.A. County DHS and SEIU 721. Under the auspices of WERC, we are expanding to reach new entrants into the workforce.
