CALA News & Views | Issue 57 | Impact

LORENE BOWER, Director of Training and Development, Oakmont Management Group

Lorene Bower has been a dedicated advocate for CALA’s workforce development efforts and for connecting students with careers in senior living. She has played an instrumental role in the Elevate Student Scholarship Meet & Greet at CALA conferences, helping students connect with senior living professionals and learn about career opportunities. Lorene has also participated in discussions with CALA’s college partners to strengthen curriculum for aging services certificate programs. Most recently, she represented CALA at the Argentum Workforce Symposium, sharing insights on workforce opportunities and challenges facing California senior living operators. CALA thanks Lorene for her continued leadership, expertise and commitment to inspiring the next generation of senior living professionals.

Building the Future of Senior Living CALA is grateful to all our Workforce Champions who make workforce outreach a priority. Their willingness to share their stories, connect with students and open doors to career opportunities helps strengthen the pipeline of talented professionals entering senior living. Through these partnerships, CALA is helping more students discover senior living as a rewarding career path while building connections between emerging professionals and the communities they may one day serve.

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