Dwyer Workforce Development Celebrates 86 CNA/GNA Training Program Graduates
Dwyer Workforce Development (DWD), a leading nonprofit committed to bridging opportunity gaps and addressing healthcare workforce shortages, is proud to announce the graduation of 86 individuals from its Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) Training program. The ceremony will take place on Thursday, November 30th, at 1:30 p.m. at the historic Baltimore […]
People Are The Answer Podcast Features DWD CEO Barb Clapp
In this episode, Barb and Jeffrey discuss her career and entrepreneurial journeys, starting and growing Dwyer Workforce Development to improve senior care and provide job opportunities, including facilitating a $590 million business acquisition and conversion to non-profit, her passion for helping animals, and much more.
DWD Joins Resurrection Sandtown as Foundational Partner to Create Village for Healthcare Workers
DWD Joins Ames Memorial UMC – Ames Shalom Community, Inc. to Help Revitalize West Baltimore with Pledge to Fund Multi-Phase Development Beginning with a Resource Center Official Kick Off to Coincide with Issuing of Request For Proposal for Development Partner for 64,000 Sq. Ft. Property Asset Footprint Baltimore (June 8, 2023) – The Jack and […]
Houston Community College Up To The Minute, Featuring Barb Clapp
Barb Clapp, CEO of Dwyer Workforce Development Center Inc., discusses HCC’s upcoming MOU signing to address a nurse shortage by training 500 nurse apprentices at Coleman. To learn more about HCC Coleman College for Health Sciences, visit https://www.hccs.edu/locations/colema…
Dwyer Workforce Development (DWD) Named Daily Record Health Care Heroes Award Winner
DWD Recognized in Community Outreach for Organizations Category The Jack and Nancy Dwyer Workforce Development Center, Inc. (“Dwyer Workforce Development” or “DWD”) is proud to announce the organization has been selected by The Daily Record as a 2023 Health Care Heroes award winner, in the community outreach for organizations category. As home to several renowned […]
Dwyer Workforce Development (DWD) Grows with Addition of Sherna’ Barksdale, MSW, LCSW-C, as Director of Case Management
The Jack and Nancy Dwyer Workforce Development Center, Inc. (“Dwyer Workforce Development” or “DWD”) today announced the addition of Sherna’ Barksdale, MSW, LCSW-C, as director of case management to the team. In her role, Sherna’ will oversee and manage all case managers; develop and implement case management programs and policies; advocate and facilitate support for […]
Dwyer Workforce Development (DWD) Names Maria Darby Chief Operating Officer
The Jack and Nancy Dwyer Workforce Development Center, Inc. (“Dwyer Workforce Development” or “DWD”) today announced the addition of Maria Darby, as chief operating officer, to the team. In her role, Maria will oversee all operations and administrative functions; collaborate with team to lead strategic planning process; drive budgeting and forecasting; and more to support […]
Dwyer Workforce Development (DWD) Closes Monumental $590M Long-Term Healthcare Portfolio Deal That Disrupts the Traditional Approach to Solving Healthcare Workforce Staffing Crisis
Acquisition of Long-Term Healthcare Portfolio Managed by Regency Integrated Health Services and Transition to Not-For-Profit Creates Funding for Life-Changing Career Pathways for Those Lacking Opportunity Through Development of Innovative Support Ecosystem The Jack and Nancy Dwyer Workforce Development Center, Inc. (“Dwyer Workforce Development” or “DWD”) today announced the $590 million acquisition of a Texas-based 50-skilled-nursing-facility […]
Meet the BBJ’s 2022 Enterprising Women panelists
By Joanna Sullivan | Baltimore Business Journal | July 26, 2022 Nearly every workplace has plenty of managers. But far fewer have true leaders. That’s why the Baltimore Business Journal has chosen “Leading the Way” as the theme for this year’s Enterprising Women event as we shine a spotlight on women executives and business owners […]
Dwyer Workforce Development Administering a Viable ‘Solution’ for Systemic Poverty
By Ursula V. Battle THE BALTIMORE TIMES | January 13, 2022 “Many RNs in my industry go on to become Regional Vice Presidents, and in some instances the President,” said [Jack] Dwyer. “There’s a career path that can start on the CNA level and hopefully why not the President of the company? You can make […]