In an effort to attract and retain more nursing home caregivers, Wisconsin is launching an innovative program called the Caregiver Career Program.   The program is designed to add up to 3,000 nurse aides to the workforce.  DHS is working together with nursing homes, LeadingAge Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Health Care Association, and the Wisconsin Technical Colleges to develop the program which will offer things such as free training and testing to students and a $500 retention bonus  for aides after six months on the job at a nursing home.  It will also include a marketing and recruitment plan.

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