{"id":102214,"date":"2026-09-08T13:45:28","date_gmt":"2026-09-08T17:45:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=102214"},"modified":"2026-09-08T13:45:33","modified_gmt":"2026-09-08T17:45:33","slug":"power-up-indiana-opens-new-doors-to-hoosier-healthcare-careers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=102214","title":{"rendered":"Power Up Indiana opens new doors to Hoosier healthcare careers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<!--AUTO-AD-BEFORE-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\"\n        data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n        data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">INDIANAPOLIS \u2013 Power Up Indiana invests in employer-led training that expands opportunity for workers and addresses workforce shortages across the health care sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIndiana grows when Hoosiers have the skills to succeed and employers have the workforce they need to expand,\u201d said Gov. Braun. \u201cPower Up Indiana helps accomplish both by opening doors to better-paying careers while strengthening one of our state\u2019s most important industries.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Administered by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Power Up Indiana supports Gov. Mike Braun\u2019s strategy to help employers grow by developing talent from within, creating new career pathways and growing wages for Hoosiers while addressing workforce needs in key industries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Building a stronger healthcare talent pipeline helps ensure Hoosiers can access quality care while supporting one of Indiana\u2019s most important economic sectors. Across Indiana, healthcare employers are using Power Up Indiana to create career pathways tailored to their workforce needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Deaconess Health System, the Power Up investment is helping existing employees advance into high-demand clinical careers through the expansion of Step Up, a program that allows frontline employees to earn professional credentials while continuing to receive their regular wages. More than 100 employees are enrolled in pathways including nursing, sonography, medical imaging, laboratory technology, medical assisting and medical coding. The program provides employees in entry-level roles \u2014 including Environmental Services, Dietary, Patient Registration, and other support areas \u2014 with a direct pathway to licensed and specialized healthcare careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">DaMar Staffing Solutions is expanding Indiana\u2019s community-based healthcare workforce by preparing professionals who help patients navigate care and address barriers such as transportation and housing. With support from Power Up, DaMar focuses on upskilling community health workers, registered nurse coordinators, caregiver guides, transition specialists and patient service representatives, reducing the strain on hospital clinical staff while improving patient access to health service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Power Up Indiana demonstrates how partnerships between the state and employers like Deaconess and DaMar can strengthen key industries, grow the talent pipeline and create better-paying careers for Hoosiers. By investing in workforce development today, Indiana is building the foundation for long-term economic growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To learn more about Power Up Indiana, click&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/click.subscription.in.gov\/?qs=ABB7InYiOjEsImQiOjQ5OTN9AA0AAAAAARruK6F5PndyBV448KFAPXca3FLpJM4DA3f0uMDj6m18ddrsA1njWyZvsviQqO6KMbWshVpP4l3S0KdbotSxB4O-C311_0GpX0pTlIs\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-8-1024x768.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-102216\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-8-1024x768.png 1024w, https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-8-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-8-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-8-1536x1152.png 1536w, https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image-8.png 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<!--AUTO-AD-AFTER-->\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;text-align:center\"\n        data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\"\n        data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\n        data-ad-slot=\"9212395598\"><\/ins>\n    <script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle||[]).push({});<\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>INDIANAPOLIS \u2013 Power Up Indiana invests in employer-led training that expands opportunity for workers and addresses workforce shortages across the health care sector. \u201cIndiana grows when Hoosiers have the skills to succeed and employers have the workforce they need to expand,\u201d said Gov. 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