Build a Stronger Direct Care Workforce with Apprenticeships: Key Insights from Our Recent Webinar
The 2026 Home and Community-Based Services Conference brings together public and private sector leaders committed to improving state systems through innovative services, person-centered practices, and informed policy.
Direct care providers continue to face workforce challenges, including staffing shortages, high turnover, and increasing demand for services. Registered Apprenticeships offer a practical way to strengthen recruitment, create career pathways, and build a more sustainable workforce pipeline.
In Public Consulting Group’s (PCG) recent webinar, Build a Stronger Direct Care Workforce with Apprenticeships, participants explored how apprenticeship programs can help organizations address workforce challenges while supporting long-term growth.
Led by apprenticeship experts from PCG, BAYADA and Moving Forward Coalition, the webinar focused on practical strategies organizations can use to move beyond short-term staffing solutions and invest in workforce development approaches that support long-term success.
The core components of a registered apprenticeship
Examples of proven models for direct care worker apprenticeships
Key Topics Discussed
- BAYADA Home Health Care‘s experience building CNA to RN apprenticeships in home care settings
- Moving Forward Coalition and Leading Age’s experience with apprenticeship in nursing home settings
How to get started on developing a registered apprenticeship that meets the requirements of your state and meets the needs of your workforce. PCG has apprenticeship and long-term care experts on staff who can work with your organization to design customized apprenticeship solutions. This could include:
- Outsourced Apprenticeship Management
Offload administration, compliance, and reporting to experts, so your team can focus on care delivery. - Group Apprenticeship Models
Join an existing program to reduce risk, cost, and operational complexity while still gaining full benefits. - Strategic Partnerships
Collaborate with workforce boards, educators, and intermediaries to expand capacity without adding internal strain. These solutions allow organizations to realize the benefits of apprenticeships
Access the Webinar Resources
Missed the webinar or want to revisit the discussion?
- Watch the webinar recording: Youtube
- Download the presentation slides: Apprenticeship for the direct care workforce
Continue the Conversation
Interested in exploring how Registered Apprenticeships can support your workforce goals?