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Milestone Achieved: Michigan State University Program Enrolls 500 Direct Care Workers

Michigan State University’s IMPART Alliance announced today that it has reached a new milestone, successfully enrolling 500 students in training courses, preparing them to join the…
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AARP Real Possibilities – Season 7, Episode 3

Dr. Clare Luz, Director of Impart Alliance, was interviewed about the critical role of direct care work and its impact on everyone. She emphasized the urgent need for more direct care workers and highlighted the…
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Tam Cordes, IMPART Alliance's Course Coordinator on the left, Pauline Wiggins, IMPART Alliance's student and trainer on the right.

Pauline Wiggins: Inspiring the direct care workforce through education

With four years of experience, Pauline Wiggins, a Direct Care Worker (DCW) of Muskegon County, recently stepped into a new role as an MSU IMPART Alliance trainer after enrolling in her first training course in…
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Sunny, Mike and Lori, from left to right. The three people are hugging and smiling towards the camera.

Vail House: Where Compassion Becomes a Calling

When Lori Sutton’s son, Jeremy, was just 14, his world was shaped by the challenges of autism and severe disabilities. With few options available and a fierce love driving her forward, Lori made a bold…
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Dallas Reim on the left and Mike Hitchcock on the right are hugging and smiling in a photo.

Mike and Dallas: A Friendship Built Through Direct Care

In direct care, support often transitions into friendship. For Direct Care Worker Dallas Reim and Mike Hitchcock, this happened quickly, yet quite naturally.   "They kind of almost become like a part of your family," Mike…
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Dan and Jen, a married couple hugging each other and smiling to the camera.

A Love Story: ‘I met the woman I’m going to marry’

Dan and Jennifer Digmann’s love story is one of resilience, devotion, and the power of direct care. Their journey together is deeply intertwined with their experiences living with multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic disease that…
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Three IMPART Training team members at the AAAWM's Community Lab Launch

Training Center Launches in West Michigan, Supporting Critical Workforce Needs

The Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan (AAAWM) recently unveiled its new community training lab, marking a significant step in addressing the growing challenges faced by direct care workforce across the state. Located in Grand Rapids,…
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