As the shortage of healthcare workers continues to affect medical centers across the United States, cities in Texas have already begun to feel its effects.
The local impact
According to data from the Texas Department of Health and Human Services, the number of Certified Nurse Aids, or CNAs, has declined by 37% over the last decade in Bexar County.
This is an issue that entrepreneur Barb Clapp said she wants to see disappear, as she launched Dwyer Workforce Development, or DWD, into the San Antonio area in July 2025.
It’s a nationwide nonprofit organization focused on providing career paths to underserved populations in the healthcare industry.
Aiming for CNA positions, the program has partnered with educational institutions and medical facilities across Bexar County.
Read the full article in Community Impact.
TWC Awards Over $240,000 to Dwyer Workforce Development and Local Partners
In partnership with Launch Point CDC, DWD will provide CNA training, creating new pathways to healthcare careers for Texas residents.
September 21, 2026