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From Strategy to Action: New Employer Guide + Webinar Series to Strengthen Your Workforce

On April 16, 2026 by Kirstan Ketter

Recently, we shared an exciting new webinar series designed to help aging services providers better recruit, support, and advance New Americans in their workforce. But those sessions are just one part of a larger effort to equip you with practical, real-world tools.

New Webinars to Help You Strengthen Your Workforce—Register Now

On April 9, 2026 by Kirstan Ketter

With support from DHS’ GEAR Division, and guidance from our foundation’s Immigrant Voices and Employer Voices Advisory Councils, we’ve transformed lived experiences into a practical, four-part webinar series focused on what’s actually working in aging services. 

Register Now: Webinar Series to Support New Americans and Build an Inclusive Workforce—Now Open

On March 26, 2026 by Kirstan Ketter

Registration is now open for a three-part virtual learning series this April from the LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation, offered at no cost to members. 

Excitement Around PockeTalk Translation Devices 

On March 26, 2026 by Shelli Bakken

A recent visit to member site Our Lady of Peace Hospice (OLP) occurred on the day the team had gone through training on their recently deployed PockeTalk translation devices. These translation devices can deliver amazing results to teams in member settings.

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 Americans Workforce Resources Now Available for Members

On March 5, 2026 by Kirstan Ketter

LeadingAge Minnesota members now have access to a new collection of workforce resources to help New Americans succeed in aging services careers.

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.

Now Live: Multilingual Video Series for Recruitment, Retention & Advancement!

On February 19, 2026 by Kirstan Ketter

We’re excited to announce the launch of our new five-part, documentary-style video series designed to both welcome and support New Americans exploring careers in Minnesota’s aging services workforce.

Sign-Up for Free “PockeTalk” Translation Devices is Now Open!

On December 4, 2025 by Kirstan Ketter

The LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation is excited to offer up to 143 PockeTalk translation devices—at no cost—to member providers. These devices support New Americans with limited English proficiency who are working in long-term care roles by improving language access in real time.

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!