1. Hosted by Bridgebuilders Saturday, June 18, 2011

2.  #3 Home Health Aids  921,700 1,382,600 50%  #4 Personal Home Care Aids  817,210 1,193,000 40%

3.  The following industry data is presented at the national level for Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants.  40% nursing home  29.4% hospitals  9.7% community care facilities  2.8% employment services  2.7% home health care services

4.  Population is Living Longer  Growing Larger  Technology is increasing therapy options  Biomedical advancements are increasing medication options  Advances are requiring higher level skills of medical practitioners  Computer literacy and lifelong learning are requirements – not just friendly suggestions

5. 20082018Percent Change Job Openings 11,01018,23066%7,220

6. 20082018Percent Change Job Openings 37,93048,87019%10,940

7.  Explosion of knowledge and information makes us all candidates for formal and informal lifelong learning opportunities  The Technical College System of Georgia and Proprietary Schools accredited by the Georgia Non Postsecondary Education Commission provide career advancement opportunities  While it may be comfortable to be part of a group training project, it is not necessary for an individual to enroll in postsecondary training for advanced career skills

9.  Atlanta Regional Workforce Board Provides Scholarships called Individual Training Accounts to Train Certified Nursing Assistants  Training Providers are Listed on the Georgia Eligible Provider List  www.gcic.edu/gawia www.gcic.edu/gawia  Training opportunities for upward mobility are also on the Georgia Eligible Provider List

10.  CNA specialists – wound care, restorative, hydration and nutrition, and dementia - Curricula already developed  Licensed Practical Nurse – Attend State of Georgia Technical College  Pharmacy Assistant  Respiratory Therapist  Physical Therapy Assistant  Dental Assistant

11.  US Department of Labor Oversees the Regulation and Development of Apprenticeable Careers  Trainees attend 140 hours of class per year and have 2,000 hours of hands-on work based training

12.  www.gaworkready.orgwww.gaworkready.org  Take Three Tests at Technical College:  Reading for Information  Locating Information  Applied Mathematics  Certified Nurse Assistant has a Silver Certificate Rating  Look Great on Your Resume – Some employers only hire applicants with WorkReady Certificates

13.  www.atlantaregional.com/wiatraining www.atlantaregional.com/wiatraining  www.careeronestop.org www.careeronestop.org  www.medicalcareersite.com/cna www.medicalcareersite.com/cna  www.gacnas.org/pates/view www.gacnas.org/pates/view

14. Anna Thompson athompson@atlantaregional.com 404-463-3331