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County Executive Adam Bello Announces Funding for MPower Healthcare Program at MCC

On Friday, October 2, Monroe County Executive Adam Bello announced that Monroe County has committed $550,000 in CARES Act funding for MCC to develop, implement, and manage a workforce development partnership, MPower Healthcare. This innovative program will provide free training to Monroe County residents looking for work in essential health and medical positions (media release).

MPower Healthcare will fund training and education for a minimum of 329 MCC students per year who are enrolled in programs in healthcare, including Certified Nurse Assistant Training and Development, and Home Health Aide programs, and pathways to Licensed Practical Nursing. The program will provide students with the qualifications and tools to become certified in NYS, while also focusing on their professional skill development and career plans. Comprehensive support provided includes more than training. Mpower Healthcare supports case management, career development advising, curriculum development, training and educational space, equipment, instructors, and student tuition, fees, books, and tools.

This news was covered by:

• Rochester Business Journal
• Spectrum News
• WHAM-TV
• WHEC

Yule, Rosanna
Government and Community Relations
10/05/2020