2023 Odyssey webinar series — Workforce shortage
Registration is open for two webinars about the workforce shortage challenges of direct support professionals (DSPs) serving older adults and people with disabilities:
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Tuesday, May 23, 2023: “Workforce shortage — Data and current trends”
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Thursday, May 25, 2023: “Workforce shortage — Promising practices”
Workforce shortage – Data and current trends
Date
Tuesday, May 23, 2023
Time
1 to 3 p.m.
Description
This webinar focuses on workforce shortage data and trends at the state and national level. Join us to discuss how changing demographics affect the workforce shortage, review ongoing job openings in the direct care workforce and ask questions of the experts. Get ready for a deep dive to better understand the DSP workforce shortage in Minnesota and the country.
Presenters
- Linda Wolford, DHS
- Dr. Janette Dill, University of Minnesota School of Public Health
- Megan Sanders and Sandy Pettingell, University of Minnesota Institute on Community Integration
- Megan Dayton, State Demographer’s Office
- Oriane Casale, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)
- Meghan Lindblom and Christina Honsa, DHS
Find more information about each presenter at the webinar presenter page.
Workforce shortage – Promising practices
Participants will learn about state and national initiatives to help solve the direct service professional (DSP) shortage. Presenters across the fields of aging and disability services will share promising practices that help address current workforce challenges.
Date
Thursday, May 25, 2023
Time
9 to 11 a.m.
Description
This webinar focuses on actions to address workforce shortage challenges DSPs experience. Our panel of experts will cover promising practices and strategies, including the use of assistive technology to improve independence, Minnesota-specific efforts and federal initiatives to address the workforce shortage. Come energized to learn about what can be done to improve the workforce shortage.
Presenters
- Linda Wolford, DHS
- Scott Schifsky, DHS
- Alaina Gallagher, AARM and Anna MacIntyre, DHS; both Minnesota Networking and Education for Assistive Technology (MN-NEAT) members
- Jesse Bethke Gomez, Metropolitan Center for Independent Living
- Nicole Jorwic, Caring Across Generations
Find more information about each presenter at the webinar presenter page.
Credits
Minnesota Board of Aging (MBA)-approved for two clock hours, two social work continuing education unit (CEU) credits.
Register
Registration is open until 7 p.m., Wednesday, May 17, 2023. Register for one webinar or both at the same time. These webinars are free to attend.
Save the date: Legislative updates Odyssey webinar
Date
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Time
1 to 3 p.m.
Details
Visit the 2023 webinar series for more information.
Stay in touch
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