Videos and Podcasts
A major shortage of direct care workers (DCWs) in Michigan threatens the delivery of long-term, home, and community-based services that support individuals with disabilities and older adults.
Join us to hear conversations with DCWs, partners, experts, and key stakeholders working to help Michigan build a strong direct care workforce through advocacy, training, and sustainable career development initiatives.
Each episode contains powerful information, testimonials, and updates on current developments within the workforce.
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This project has been made possible through a grant awarded to IMPART Alliance by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services.
Audio Podcast Playlist
Videos
Western Michigan Community Lab Partnership
As a result of the collaborative efforts of IMPART Alliance and the Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan, a new direct care community training lab is in the making. The initiative aims to enhance the skills and confidence of direct care workers, ensuring high-quality…
Dr. Clare Luz Podcast
On this month’s podcast episode, we are joined by IMPART Alliance’s director, Clare Luz, Ph.D. Clare shares her journey from being a direct care worker until co-founding IMPART Alliance as well as exciting developments in the organization such as the mini-grant request for proposals and other achievements…
