Rural workforce development resources related to rural health and human services, with information provided by the Rural Assistance Center Copyright 2010 Rural Assistance Center http://www.raconline.org/info_guides/workforce/ Grants to support the development of rural health networks that focus on activities relating to the recruitment and retention of primary and allied health care providers in rural communities. -- Office of Rural Health Policy http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2353 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 11:30:47 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2353 The U.S. Department of Labor has announced approximately $67 million in grant funds for the Workforce Investment Act Indian and Native American Program that will directly support American Indian, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian communities in both developing their local economies and preparing workers to better meet the needs of promising regional industries. http://www.dol.gov/opa/media/press/eta/eta20100329.htm Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:19:25 CST http://www.dol.gov/opa/media/press/eta/eta20100329.htm The Employment and Training Administration is soliciting applications for Community-Based Job Training Grants to support workforce training for high-growth/high-demand industries through the national system of community, technical, and Tribal colleges. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-5609.htm Mon, 15 Mar 2010 09:41:34 CST http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-5609.htm Appleton Post-Crescent, (WI) article reports that even with the increased spotlight on wellness during the national health care debate, medical students are pursuing more financially lucrative areas of specialization, including orthopedic and cardiac care. http://www.postcrescent.com/article/20100312/APC0101/3120499/Number-of-primary-care-docs-dwindles Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:05:10 CST http://www.postcrescent.com/article/20100312/APC0101/3120499/Number-of-primary-care-docs-dwindles The Employment and Training Administration (ETA), announces the availability of competitive grant funds to provide employment and training services to Indians, Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-5371.htm Fri, 12 Mar 2010 09:37:14 CST http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-5371.htm To form a consortium of organizations to better understand the challenges that Rural Training Track (RTT) residency program sites have when recruiting family physicians to train and practice in rural settings. -- Office of Rural Health Policy http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2351 Thu, 11 Mar 2010 16:17:10 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2351 an online suite of resources designed to help prospective grant applicants in particular, smaller entities such as community-based and faith-based groups, as well as organizations that have not previously applied for Federal funding understand the process for applying for ETA competitive grants and develop high-quality grant applications. -- Employment and Training Administration http://www.workforce3one.org/page/grants_toolkit Thu, 11 Mar 2010 10:41:48 CST http://www.workforce3one.org/page/grants_toolkit Bethesda MD April 21, 2010 -- Bureau of Health Professions http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-5006.htm Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:33:10 CST http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-5006.htm A public meeting of the Bureau of Health Professions All-Advisory Committee will be held April 21, 2010, in Bethesda, MD. http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-5006.htm Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:52:25 CST http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2010/2010-5006.htm Grants to improve the distribution, diversity, and quality of health personnel in the health services delivery system by encouraging the regional organization of health professions schools. -- Bureau of Health Professions http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2347 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:26:36 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2347 Funding to improve the distribution, diversity, and quality of health personnel in the health services delivery system by encouraging the regional organization of health professions schools. -- Bureau of Health Professions http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2346 Tue, 09 Mar 2010 12:18:50 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2346 The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Bureau of Health Professions is pleased to announce American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) funding opportunities for the Equipment to Enhance Training for Health Professionals (EETHP) Initiative. http://www.raconline.org/news/news_details.php?news_id=13239 Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:18:20 CST http://www.raconline.org/news/news_details.php?news_id=13239 This funding opportunity is one of many for the Equipment to Enhance Training for Health Professionals (EETHP) program, hereby known as EETHP Equipment Initiative. This funding opportunity is for entities eligible for the EETHP-GTPD grant program only. -- Bureau of Health Professions http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2341 Sun, 07 Mar 2010 14:14:27 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2341 AHA News reports that a panel convened by the Macy Foundation today recommended giving nurse practitioners and physician assistants more authority to deliver primary care. http://www.ahanews.com/ahanews_app/jsp/display.jsp?dcrpath=AHANEWS/AHANewsNowArticle/data/ann_030410_primary&domain=AHANEWS Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:59:36 CST http://www.ahanews.com/ahanews_app/jsp/display.jsp?dcrpath=AHANEWS/AHANewsNowArticle/data/ann_030410_primary&domain=AHANEWS The U.S. Department of Labor today launched an online suite of resources for grant applicants, designed specifically for small community organizations and first-time applicants for Employment and Training Administration funding. http://www.dol.gov/opa/media/press/eta/eta20100277.htm Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:26:20 CST http://www.dol.gov/opa/media/press/eta/eta20100277.htm According to new survey data released today by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), enrollment in doctoral nursing programs increased by more than 20% this year, signaling strong interest among students in careers as nursing scientists, faculty, primary care providers, and specialists. http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Media/NewsReleases/2010/enrollchanges.html Fri, 05 Mar 2010 09:50:03 CST http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Media/NewsReleases/2010/enrollchanges.html This funding opportunity is one of many for the Equipment to Enhance Training for Health Professionals (EETHP) program, hereby known as EETHP Equipment Initiative. This specific program announcement is for BAHEC and MAHEC Programs. -- Bureau of Health Professions http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2337 Thu, 04 Mar 2010 12:35:53 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2337 This funding opportunity is one of many for the Equipment to Enhance Training for Health Professionals (EETHP) program, hereby known as EETHP Equipment Initiative. This specific announcement is for the Public Health Training Centers Program. -- Bureau of Health Professions http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2326 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 17:29:16 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2326 This funding opportunity is one of many for the Equipment to Enhance Training for Health Professionals (EETHP) program, hereby known as EETHP Equipment Initiative. This specific program guidance is for General and Pediatric Dentistry Programs. -- Bureau of Health Professions http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2335 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:57:09 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2335 This funding opportunity is one of many for the Equipment to Enhance Training for Health Professionals (EETHP) program, hereby known as EETHP Equipment Initiative. This specific guidance is for Residency Training Programs. -- Bureau of Health Professions http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2334 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:48:26 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2334 This funding opportunity is one of many for the Equipment to Enhance Training for Health Professionals (EETHP) program, hereby known as EETHP Equipment Initiative. This specific program guidance is for the Physician Assistant Program. -- Bureau of Health Professions http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2333 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:36:31 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2333 This funding opportunity is one of many for the Equipment to Enhance Training for Health Professionals (EETHP) program, hereby known as EETHP Equipment Initiative. This specific program announcement is for the Predoctoral Training Program. -- Bureau of Health Professions http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2332 Wed, 03 Mar 2010 13:26:45 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2332 The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) today released preliminary survey data showing that enrollment in entry-level baccalaureate nursing programs increased by 3.5 percent from 2008 to 2009, however nursing schools point to a shortage of faculty, insufficient clinical education sites, and budget cuts as barriers to future growth. http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Media/NewsReleases/2009/StudentEnrollment.html Wed, 03 Mar 2010 09:31:15 CST http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Media/NewsReleases/2009/StudentEnrollment.html This funding opportunity is one of many for the Equipment to Enhance Training for Health Professionals (EETHP) program, hereby known as EETHP Equipment Initiative. This specific program announcement is for Physician Faculty Development Programs. -- Bureau of Health Professions http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2330 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:45:55 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2330 This funding opportunity is one of many for the Equipment to Enhance Training for Health Professionals (EETHP) program, hereby known as EETHP Equipment Initiative. This specific announcement is for Dentistry Academic Administrative Units. -- Bureau of Health Professions http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2329 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:35:05 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2329 This funding opportunity is one of many for the Equipment to Enhance Training for Health Professionals (EETHP) program, hereby known as EETHP Equipment Initiative. This specific program announcement is to Support Oral Health Workforce Activities. -- Bureau of Health Professions http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2328 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:25:43 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2328 This funding opportunity is one of many for the Equipment to Enhance Training for Health Professionals (EETHP) program, hereby known as EETHP Equipment Initiative. This specific program announcement is for the Health Careers Opportunity Program. -- Bureau of Health Professions http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2327 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 19:09:41 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2327 This funding opportunity is one of many for the Equipment to Enhance Training for Health Professionals (EETHP) program, hereby known as EETHP Equipment Initiative. This specific announcement is for the Preventive Medicine Residency Program. -- Bureau of Health Professions http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2325 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:02:31 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2325 This funding opportunity is one of many for the Equipment to Enhance Training for Health Professionals (EETHP) program, hereby known as EETHP Equipment Initiative. This specific program announcement is for the Geriatric Education Centers Program. -- Bureau of Health Professions http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2324 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:39:17 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2324 This funding opportunity is one of many for the Equipment to Enhance Training for Health Professionals (EETHP) program, hereby known as EETHP Equipment Initiative. This specific announcement is for the Residency Training in Dental Public Health Program. -- Bureau of Health Professions http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2323 Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:24:37 CST http://www.raconline.org/funding/funding_details.php?funding_id=2323