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Bronze “Telly” Award Recognizes LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Recruitment Video Series
On May 21, 2026 by Ben Hansen
The LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation is proud to celebrate national recognition for its “New Americans in Long-Term Care” recruitment and retention video series, which recently earned a Bronze Telly Award in the Non-Broadcast: Not-for-Profit category.
New Employer Guide Available: How to Recruit, Retain, and Advance New Americans in the Aging Services Workforce
On April 30, 2026 by Kirstan Ketter
Last week, we shared a new resource to help aging services providers strengthen their workforce by improving how they recruit, support, and advance New Americans. Since then, many of you have begun exploring the guide and considering how it applies to your organization.
Supporting Multilingual Nursing Assistant Learners Without Lowering Standards
On March 26, 2026 by Anna Mowry
We’re hearing from providers across Minnesota about a shared challenge: strong, committed nursing assistant (CNAs) learners who struggle—not because they can’t do the work, but because training materials don’t fully support how they learn. That’s why OnTrack has expanded support for multilingual learners in CNA programs.
New Multilingual Audio Glossary Supports Aging Services Workforce
On March 19, 2026 by Kirstan Ketter
A new resource is now available to support the aging services workforce: the Multilingual Audio Glossary of Aging Services Language.
Developed with funding from the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) GEAR division, this tool helps staff learn and understand key vocabulary used in aging services settings.
New Multilingual Video Series to Support Your Workforce Recruitment
On February 26, 2026 by Kirstan Ketter
The LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation has developed a new five-part video series designed to help member providers recruit and onboard talent from Minnesota’s immigrant and refugee communities.
New Interactive Resource Map Now Available
On May 29, 2025 by Kirstan Ketter
A New Americans Resource Map is now available on the LeadingAge Minnesota website! This interactive map of Minnesota’s community organizations, resources, and support is a new tool designed to connect your staff with resources and support that they need outside of work, and to subsequently strengthen our long-term care workforce.
Nurse Aide Knowledge Test Now Available in Three Additional Languages
On January 30, 2025 by Anna Mowry
As of Jan. 27, 2025, the nurse aide knowledge test became available in Spanish, Somali, and Hmong, in addition to English, as allowed by Minnesota Statutes, section 144A.61.
LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Welcomes Kirstan Ketter
On December 12, 2024 by Anna Mowry
With great excitement, the LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation welcomes Kirstan Ketter as our new Foundation Project Manager to lead our initiative to bridge pathways between New Americans and senior care employers, a nearly $1million grant-funded investment from the DHS GEAR Division.
Action Alert: Tell Congress to Support the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act
On November 14, 2024 by Anna Mowry
Take 1-minute now to let Congressional leaders know how important it is to expand immigration pathways for healthcare professionals and ensure access to care by supporting the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act to create a pathway for 40,000 foreign-born healthcare workers to work in the U.S.
Workforce Action Alert: Urge Congress to Support the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act
On October 31, 2024 by Anna Mowry
Take 1-minute now to let Congressional leaders know how important it is to expand immigration pathways for healthcare professionals and ensure access to care by supporting the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act to create a pathway for 40,000 foreign-born healthcare workers to work in the U.S.
Workforce Action Alert: Tell Congress to Support the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act
On October 24, 2024 by Anna Mowry
Take 1-minute now to let Congressional leaders know how important it is to expand immigration pathways for healthcare professionals and ensure access to care by supporting the Healthcare Workforce Resilience Act to create a pathway for 40,000 foreign-born healthcare workers to work in the U.S.
Deadline May 6: Grant to Support New Americans in Long-Term Care
On April 11, 2024 by Anna Mowry
A new grant opportunity to Support New Americans in the Long-Term Care Workforce has been released by the Department of Human Services (DHS). It is open for applications until May 6.
Grant to Support New Americans in Long-Term Care Open until May 6
On April 4, 2024 by Anna Mowry
A new grant opportunity to Support New Americans in the Long-Term Care Workforce has been released by the Department of Human Services. This opportunity, open for applications until May 6, offers funding and support to enhance workforce recruitment, diversity, and inclusivity efforts.
New Grant Opportunity to Support New Americans in Long-Term Care
On March 21, 2024 by Anna Mowry
A new grant opportunity to Support New Americans in the Long-Term Care Workforce has been released by the Department of Human Services and is open for applications until May 6.
Up Your Recruitment on Social Media with Video
On May 14, 2019 by Jodi Boyne
Social Media is a key tool for recruiting new staff. Use the two videos below in your recruitment efforts to engage job seekers in your community. When all LeadingAge Minnesota members come together to share a unified message, the impact can be powerful. Share these videos today!
Recruiting Retired Workers and New Americans
On March 26, 2019 by Jenna Kellerman
Resolving workforce challenges in our field is a multi-tiered strategy. One area to consider is recruiting retired workers and new Americans. Two LeadingAge Minnesota members piloted programs to work with tribal partners and the Somali community to improve their recruitment efforts. Read more for their stories, as well as thoughts on giving the growing number of Baby Boomers a chance to use their skills and make a difference in their community.
New Recruitment Videos Launch: Post, Share, Like, Repeat!
On December 5, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman
Social Media is a key tool for recruiting new staff. Use the two videos below in your recruitment efforts to engage job seekers in your community. When all LeadingAge Minnesota members come together to share a unified message, the impact can be powerful. Share these videos today!
Recruit Staff with New Social Media Tools
On November 28, 2018 by Jenna Kellerman
Recruit staff to the field of aging services with brand new videos! Watch and then share the following videos on social media: