Earlier in August, HHS announced grant awards to support health care workforce training. The grants will target three types of programs: nursing workforce development programs; interdisciplinary geriatric education and training programs; and Centers of Excellence programs for underrepresented minority students.

Here is the press release from HHS, giving the background and goals of the grant awards:

http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2010pres/08/20100805a.html

Here is a link to the list of all the local recipients of the grants. Please check through your state listing to contact those who have received their grant awards. It's a good opportunity for your organization to engage in the public workforce or education system.

http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2010pres/08/state_charts.html

We will continue to post major grant awards announcements here. We are hoping our members will engage and help local area who receive grants on skills needed in the workplace today.