24-02-2025
Tennessee Dept. of Labor announces $10M+ for rural TN healthcare initiatives
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — The Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development (TDLWD) awarded $10.7 million in grants to support rural healthcare initiatives.
Starting July 1, 38 organizations across the state will receive funds to strengthen healthcare workforce development.
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The following organizations within News Channel 11's viewing area will receive funding. The exact amount of funds was not disclosed in a TDLWD news release.
Northeast State Community College
Carter, Greene, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi and Washington
Signature Healthcare, Inc
Carter, Greene, Hawkins, Johnson, Washington, Bradley, Fentress, Grundy, Houston, Lake, Marion, Montgomery, Pickett, Putnam, Rhea, Roane and Sumner
The release stated the initiative aims to expand Tennessee's healthcare workforce by leveraging existing training structures and increasing apprenticeship opportunities.
'The Rural Healthcare Initiatives Program is a critical step toward building a sustainable healthcare workforce in Tennessee's rural areas,' TDLWD Commissioner Deniece Thomas said in a news release. 'This initiative provides financial resources to support training, certifications and apprenticeships.'
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