St. Camillus announces being the recipient of close to $140,000 of Wisconsin Fast Forward Grants by the Department of Workforce Development (DWD). DWD awards almost $1.7 million in Wisconsin Fast Forward worker training grants.
The amount of $62,370 was granted for a partnership with LifeCamp to offer a manager training program for up to 60 incumbent employees. LifeCamp’s mission is to educate, motivate, and inspire individuals by offering the support needed to lead effectively in the workplace.
An additional award of $77,139 was received to support the Next Steps for Caregivers’ training initiatives. The grant dollars will help fund several projects to support St. Camillus caregivers’ professional development, including the Nurse Aide Training Program, offered in partnership with Cinematic Health Education. Cinematic Health Education focuses on using story-based content to enhance training for caregivers in healthcare. The dollars will also fund a new online training series for up to 50 employees to become Certified Alzheimer’s Caregivers through the National Certification Board for Alzheimer Care.
To qualify, employers must meet these minimum requirements to receive funding:
- 85% of the participants must complete training
- 65% must gain employment (the unemployed, hired; the underemployed, promoted)
- 75% of incumbent trainees receive pay raise
"St. Camillus appreciates the generous grants we have received from the Fast Forward Program. It is exciting for us to be able to offer continued education for our employees, for their personal growth, and so we can best serve our residents offering the care and compassion they deserve,” said Pam Loveless, Vice President of Human Resources.
St. Camillus Life Plan Community has been providing quality, compassionate care for over 100 years in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin. The continuum of care offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, home and community-based services, and hospice.
