Executive order expanding apprenticeships could help aging services workforce shortages

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• On: 05/02/2025 08:27:21
• In: Latest News

An executive order to consolidate federal workforce programs could address workforce shortages among senior living and other aging services providers by expanding apprenticeships, industry advocates say.

Trump signed an executive order, “Preparing Americans for High-Paying, Skilled Trade Jobs of the Future,” on April 23 with the goal of expanding and improving job training for skilled trades. The order directs the Labor, Education and Commerce departments to streamline and consolidate federal workforce programs, with a focus on expanding registered apprenticeships to more than 1 million annually.

H.R. 3000: Argentum-led Caring for Seniors Act is Introduced!

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• On: 05/02/2025 08:24:52
• In: Argentum

Argentum's priority legislation, the Caring for Seniors Act, has officially been introduced in Congress! The legislation is led by Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Lori Trahan (D-MA), and is intended to address access and affordability of assisted living and the industry’s workforce needs.

H.R. 3000, the Caring for Seniors Act (previously known as the 'Safeguarding Elderly Needs for Innovation and Occupational Resources' or 'SENIOR' Act) would:

1. Create a cost-reduction program allowing seniors to choose assisted living care instead of costlier skilled nursing facilities that rely on Medicaid.
2. Re-target existing HHS and DOL workforce training programs like Job Corps, American Job Centers and others to offer specializations in senior care.