Community Health Centers
Supporting the Community Health Centers Workforce
An innovative workforce development initiative, The Medical Assistant Education Program, led by Community Health Centers, Inc. (CHC), aims to address the workforce shortage in Central Florida, particularly within underserved communities. A partnership with St. Petersburg College offers a 12-week hybrid Medical Assistant (MA) program to current CHC employees, empowering them to obtain certification and skills necessary for advancement. The initiative not only addresses staffing shortages, but also promotes health equity by increasing employment opportunities within underserved communities designated as Medically Underserved Areas. Through collaboration with the Ginsburg Institute, this program aims to strengthen the health care workforce and support future activities promoting health equity in Central Florida.