Career Advancement
Scholarship Program
FHCA awards scholarships to assist long term care employees working in member nursing centers and assisted living facilities with career advancement. Scholarships are awarded once a year, with an application deadline of April 30.
The Bruce Taylor Scholarship supports FHCA member nursing center and assisted living facility staff with furthering their education and pursuing their career goals in nursing. Up to four, $5,000 scholarships may be awarded in a calendar year.
The Career Climb Scholarship supports FHCA member nursing centers and assisted living facility staff with furthering their education and advancing their long term care careers. Up to 10, $2,500 scholarship may be awarded in a calendar year to support FHCA member center employees in the areas of dietary manager certification, long term care administration, therapy, activities, social work degrees or other, non-nursing educational programs.
The Rising Long Term Care Leader Scholarship provides financial assistance to individuals completing an Administrator in Training (AIT) program in a Florida Health Care Association member nursing center. Up to 30, $1,500 scholarships may be awarded in a calendar year.
To learn more about FHCA’s scholarship programs, click here.
FHCA Workforce Initiatives
FHCA supports our member nursing centers and assisted living facilities with resources to recruit, retain and engage individuals seeking a career in long term care. FHCA works to enhance providers’ recruitment and retention efforts through educational trainings and partnerships with statewide workforce and veterans organizations, CNA training and technical schools, community colleges, HOSA Florida and other stakeholder organizations.
Providers
Click here for access to FHCA’s workforce resources (members only).
Job seekers
Coming Soon: FHCA’s CaregiversFL Careers website with information about the many opportunities available to pursue a career in long term care.