Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled a $646 million initiative to recruit and train thousands of new health, mental health, and social care workers across New York. The funding, spread over the next three years, will be distributed to three Workforce Investment Organizations (WIOs) to implement the Career Pathways Training (CPT) Program. This effort is part of Hochul’s broader strategy under the New York Health Equity Reform Waiver to strengthen the state’s health care system.
The CPT Program aims to address critical workforce shortages by subsidizing education and providing career advancement opportunities for current and future health care workers. Participants will receive support ranging from tuition assistance to job placement services.
“This investment ensures that we retain and grow our health care workforce, delivering the highest quality care for New Yorkers,” Governor Hochul said. The program is expected to enhance the state’s ability to provide equitable and accessible health care services.
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