CALA News & Views | Issue 52 | Workforce

Careers in Living

National Workforce Symposium CALA’s President and CEO along with the Director of Workforce Development attended the inaugural two-day event in Arlington, VA in early August 2024. Alongside other state partners, HR and workforce delegates, CALA representatives heard about Argentum’s plans to support workforce growth and initiatives across the country.

Regional Workforce Symposium CALA is collaborating with Argentum to plan a regional workforce symposium. This event will take place on a community college campus in San Diego. The symposium will focus on promoting career opportunities in senior living and fostering discussions on curriculum development to support students interested in this field. Stay tuned for updated event information very soon.

Direct Workforce Services (DWS) CALA continues to collaborate with Argentum to share opportunities through DWS and American Job Centers. We hosted webinars for Human Resources member representatives in the Sacramento and Los Angeles regions, providing insights into DWS services and the On-the-Job Training Cost Recovery programs available through government initiatives. CALA looks to eventually expand into the San Francisco and San Diego regions.

Quarterly Best Practices Meeting The CALA workforce team is meeting quarterly with Argentum representatives around best practice ideas. This initiative brings together workforce representatives from state associations, including Texas Assisted Living Association and Wisconsin Assisted Living Association, to share insights and foster collaboration.

Direct Workforce Services (DWS) program and workforce symposiums provide our senior living communities with valuable insights, networking opportunities and resources tailored to their unique regional needs. By tapping into Argentum’s expertise and nationwide network, CALA ensures that its members in California stay ahead in recruiting, educating and retaining a high-quality workforce.

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