Healthcare trainees would train with mentors at Delaware care facilities

Delaware’s labor department, with the education department, would run a healthcare apprenticeship program. School districts, public schools, and colleges could apply. Districts and charter schools in the program would place trainees with mentors in healthcare facilities while they study for credentials. Labor officials would weigh applicants’ partnerships, training and pay plans, mentoring, support for underrepresented people, and ability to meet healthcare standards.

The education department would link apprenticeship training to existing high school career programs and college credit arrangements. This would apply to participants in the healthcare apprenticeship program. Participants could earn college credit for skills they complete through the program.

The labor department would work with state agencies on more apprenticeships and consult public and private groups about degree programs beyond healthcare. The agency work would address state workforce needs and public and private healthcare needs. The report would cover degree programs beyond healthcare. Labor officials would send their findings to the governor, legislative staff, and lawmakers. The report would be due by May 1, 2027.