Rural Healthcare Workforce Pipeline Fellowship
The Challenge
To increase the number of upskilled healthcare workers in rural Colorado. Many healthcare workers consider furthering their education but are limited by various factors which typically include barriers in location, costs, childcare, transportation, flexibility in the workplace, and time.
The Solution
The Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence, in partnership with the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA) and The Colorado Health Foundation has created a program designed to increase the number and capacity of trained and upskilled healthcare workers in rural Colorado communities. This program will support healthcare fellows’ educational journey with both financial and non-financial support.Â
Our Impact
As a result of our efforts through this fellowship program, we hope to position the rural parts of our state to realize an increase in highly skilled healthcare workers that will be prepared to meet the growing healthcare needs in these underserved communities.
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What Does the Fellowship Program Provide?
A financial stipend of up to $5000 is available to healthcare workers of any field residing in rural Colorado who are currently pursuing any level of degree, certification or training in a healthcare-related field and who are in good academic standing. In addition to the financial support, fellows who are accepted into the program will also receive 1:1 individualized coaching by trained coaches designed to insure the successful completion of their education and/or training.Â
What is the Commitment?
Fellows should be prepared to attend monthly meetings with an assigned mentor/coach lasting up to 1 hour in length. Additionally, fellows will be required to complete an Introduction & Information workshop – date to be determined. Throughout the program, participants will be asked to complete all required surveys and provide proof of good academic standing in program of choice from an accredited school for a healthcare degree, certification or training. And finally, upon graduation or completion of training, the fellow must contractually agree to practice in rural Colorado for a minimum of two years for every year funded by this stipend.
How Do I Apply?
To apply for this opportunity, below is a list of supporting documentation that will be required in order to complete the online application. Please prepare these documents to the best of your ability prior to beginning the application process.
- Letter of Intent
- Resume
- Be prepared to write a short response to the following questions: 1)Describe your intentions for practice if you are accepted in the fellowship program, and 2) Describe what barriers you may encounter during your practice
- 1 Letter of Reference will be required if you are chosen to interview for the fellowship, however you will not need to have that in order to complete the initial application process.Â