DHWRI - Workforce Readiness Institute

Congratulations to the newest members of the operating teams at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics and Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital. All 7 students passed their certification exam and will begin their apprenticeships as Certified Surgical Technologists.

Take a look at the American Hospital Association's Workforce Development Case Study highlighting the Workforce Readiness Institute! https://lnkd.in/eKuWCQvW

Ali Dunham currently works for Visiting Nurse and Hospice for Vermont and New Hampshire as a personal care assistant (PCA) and VNH is sponsoring her to go through the LNA program. She will then be hired full-time. This program is in conjunction with Dartmouth Health’s Workforce Readiness Institute (WRI) Nurse Assistant Trainee Program. We are very excited for Ali and our ability to sponsor her and support her in her career growth. Pictured below left to right: Jean Wulpern, clinical manager, Home Health; Ali Dunham, LNA Trainee; John Mitchell-Beam, manager, Personal Care Services. John is Ali's current supervisor and Jean will be Ali's supervisor once she has completed the LNA training program.

This year’s Outstanding Student Award recipient has been an exceptional student academically, though not without facing their own challenges and even a bit of self-doubt. What stands out is that this person was honest about each challenge, rose to it, and put in extra effort with both studying and assignments. This person got to know each of their classmates and demonstrated care and connection for them, often offering kind words of support. They were always willing to lend a helping hand in activities to support both the success of their classmates and the program. This person consistently put in exemplary effort with their school work while working to make the atmosphere of the classroom a positive experience for all. This person is not new to healthcare and their commitment to patient care shines through. Congratulations, Terri Smith on being chosen for the DH-WRI 2024 Outstanding Student Award! Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital Dartmouth Health

This program truly connects to our “why”. Congratulations to the amazing graduates of Project Search and the incredible support team! Hollyann Martin Cramer #CareerDevelopment

We have so many outstanding students who enroll in the WRI training programs each year. We are pleased to recognize a select few for their incredible contributions to the learning team. Please join me in celebrating the 2023-2024 Outstanding Student Nominees: Emma Johnson, Ryan Rivers, Terri Smith, Jess Storgaard, and Shannon Walsh. Stay tuned for the winner of this year's award! Alice Peck Day Memorial Hospital Dartmouth Health Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics Cheshire Medical Center

Last month we proudly celebrated the 137 DH WRI Graduates at our first in person graduation in four years at the beautiful Colby-Sawyer College. Congratulations to our Nurse Assistants, Phlebotomists Pharmacy Technician Apprentices, and Medical Assistant Apprentices within Dartmouth Health who completed their classroom training! #Apprenticeship #CareerDevelopment

We are gearing up for fall training programs. Do you have anyone you know who is interested in starting or continuing their career in healthcare? Paid training, no-cost college credits, structured learning, a supportive environment, and a full-time career make a difference every day! We are actively recruiting for the following training programs: Medical Assistant, Nurse Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomist, and Surgical Technologist. Visit https://dhwri.org for more info and to apply.

It's a joy to run into WRI Alumni and see how far they have come! Dakota enrolled in the MA Training program in the spring of 2020.... yes, during the onset of the pandemic! Four years later, she has successfully completed her apprenticeship, earned her LPN, and is finishing nursing school all while working in the DHMC Dermatology Clinic. We are so proud of all of your hard work Dakota!

Andrew Courville and Andrea Michaud are soaking in all of the innovation, learning, and networking in Denver at the Association of Surgical Technologists conference. From liver transplants, pedi surgery, gender reassignment surgery and so much more! They always bring back so much to our students and the learning environment in the Dartmouth Health Operating Rooms.