East Bay Health Equity Initiative
This program models the success of the EMT 4 Equity (E4E) and the EMT to Paramedic Apprenticeship projects to create opportunities in 15 other in-demand health careers targeting underserved populations and elevating their success in employment pathways.
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Why is the East Bay Health Equity Initiative important to the community?
According to the Health Research Center at UCSF, the pandemic and the aging population are two major factors that have led to high vacancy rates in healthcare jobs. Because of these factors, healthcare providers have increased the scope of practice for allied health professionals to close the deficit and have dramatically raised the wages within these positions to attract quality candidates. This has produced tremendous opportunities in the East Bay for our community members. Namely, to train participants where they live and offers target populations secure jobs with income mobility through career paths.
Participants
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in East Bay
Key Milestones
What are the key milestones of the EMT to Paramedic Apprenticeship program?
Project Ramp Up
Q2: September 2024
Develop Slate of Training Programs
Q3: December 2024
MOUs and Work Plans
Participating Programs Align with Industry-led Credentials
“Before this program if EMTs wanted to become paramedics, they had to find training on their own and take time away from work for several years. This program reduces barriers to training and work, allowing prospective paramedics to learn while on the job.”
Jed Silver, Program Manager – Workforce Development Board of Contra Costa County