Rural Workforce Initiatives
Forecasted
Rural Workforce Initiatives from the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development support healthcare workforce training and development to address shortages in rural Tennessee.
Funder: Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): June 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Award sizes and total funding vary; supports training, certification, and apprenticeship costs, including ancillary expenses.
Summary: Supports healthcare workforce training and development in rural Tennessee, targeting shortages and barriers for healthcare professionals.
Description
The Rural Workforce Initiatives, led by the Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce Development, are designed to address persistent healthcare workforce shortages in rural Tennessee. This program leverages and expands existing healthcare training, apprenticeship, and workforce development structures to build a robust pipeline of healthcare professionals serving rural and underserved communities. Funding supports sponsoring organizations to provide training, certification, and apprenticeships, while also helping to remove barriers such as transportation, childcare, and examination fees. The overarching goal is to improve healthcare access and outcomes for rural populations across Tennessee.
