Op-Ed: Single Mom of Special Needs Child Finds Her Way
By Dwyer Scholar Shanice Grant in Florida Today
September 8, 2025
Dwyer Scholars
in Maryland, Florida, Texas, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Upstate New York, and Kansas
since September 2022
One mission. Countless people and communities uplifted. At Dwyer Workforce Development, our driving force is changing lives for the better. We do this by providing free healthcare training and comprehensive support to individuals who lack opportunity and aspire to pursue a job in healthcare. Our holistic, person-centered approach removes barriers and empowers individuals to follow and succeed in their career paths—helping to ease healthcare staffing shortages and enhance patient care in senior care facilities, hospitals, and beyond.
Our nonprofit healthcare training program equips job seekers—who we proudly call Dwyer Scholars—with the tools, support, and confidence they need to succeed in the industry and build lasting, fulfilling careers.
Discover What We Offer at No Cost to You
Our nonprofit healthcare training program equips job seekers—who we proudly call Dwyer Scholars—with the tools, support, and confidence they need to succeed in the industry and build lasting, fulfilling careers.
Discover What We Offer at No Cost to You
of skilled nursing facilities in the U.S. are facing staffing shortages (AHCA/NCAL).
Our free healthcare career training creates a pipeline of well-trained and compassionate Dwyer Scholars, allowing us to ensure better care for patients in assisted living, skilled nursing facilities, and community hospitals throughout the U.S.
Dwyer Scholars Served
Training Cohorts Completed
Annual Earning Potential for Dwyer Scholars served in 2024
Invested in Job Training and Support Services for Dwyer Scholars served in 2024
Hours of Direct Case Management Services Provided to Dwyer Scholars served in 2024
Map shows the states we currently operate in. Contact us to confirm service in your location.
Dwyer Workforce Development partners with organizations who share our commitment to creating impactful employment opportunities in our community, reducing healthcare staff shortages, and improving patient care.
Hire with purpose and reduce staffing shortages by tapping into our network of certified CNAs and GNAs—who we support throughout their career journeys.
Partner with us and offer healthcare training programs in your community.
Connect with us to get your community members the workforce development services they need to succeed.
The U.S. is facing a healthcare workforce crisis. With nearly 90% of Americans seeking some form of healthcare each year, the demand for skilled healthcare professionals is skyrocketing. Yet, many facilities are not equipped to handle this reality, compromising both quality care and the dignity of patients.
Our workforce development efforts help solve the staffing crisis by creating clear pathways for under-resourced individuals who aspire to pursue a career in healthcare. This stronger staff presence means better outcomes for the patients our Dwyer Scholars care for and healthier communities. It’s a mission that keeps on giving—for everyone.
Your support is vital to Dwyer Workforce Development’s mission. Your generosity fuels life-changing case management and wraparound services for our Scholars—while helping us grow, train, and uplift more individuals working toward a brighter future in healthcare.
Celebrating Gifts that Make an Incredible Difference
The Careforce Collective Breakfast is one of Dwyer Workforce Development’s newest traditions. This powerful event allows our biggest supporters to:
In addition to donations, there are many ways to take action and be part of the solution, such as:
By Dwyer Scholar Shanice Grant in Florida Today
Photos from a Maryland graduation with over 350 attendees, two Scholar spotlights, our CEO Barb Clapp on the Charm City Dreamers podcast, and more!
By DWD Board Member Nicole Kaufman in Fort Worth INC.