AdventHealth University and Jobs Partnership build health care workforce pipeline from underserved communities

ORLANDO, Fla. — Providing much-needed life and job skills training to underserved communities, AdventHealth University and Jobs Partnership join forces to offer a new LifeWorks Skills Training program at no cost to Central Florida residents interested in health care careers.

This workforce development collaboration between Jobs Partnership, AdventHealth University and AdventHealth, creates opportunities for direct employment into health care jobs and a pathway to economic mobility. United Way’s ALICE research confirms almost half of Central Florida households do not make enough money to pay for basic living necessities. Many lack the basic skills needed to pursue career path employment. Jobs Partnership and AdventHealth have a long-standing partnership to provide a pipeline of workers with basic employment skills to help fill this skill gap.

“AdventHealth University is grateful to be collaborating with Jobs Partnership to open more avenues to learning, independence and well-being,” said C. Josef Ghosn, EdD, FACHE, President of AdventHealth University. “Colleges and universities play a crucial role in advancing social and economic equity, and we are proud to be able to provide a fuller spectrum of educational offerings, from Skills Training to Doctoral Degrees.”

Held at WholeLife Church in Orlando on Tuesdays starting in February 2025, this special iteration of the Job Partnership’s LifeWorks program offers a 12-week health-care focused curriculum at no charge to interested students. At the completion of the course, all students will receive an AdventHealth University and Jobs Partnership graduation certificate signifying their readiness to continue their health care career education with a discount toward one of AdventHealth University’s many Workforce Development Programs.

For 25 years, Jobs Partnership has specialized in preparing opportunity-challenged men and women to enter high demand jobs with industry leaders in the Central Florida area through its ongoing LifeWorks skills training program.

"The power of our partnership with AdventHealth University is driven by our mission alignment and the opportunity to upskill entry-level workers for career path jobs in health care. It's a win for everyone involved," said Marc Stanakis, President/CEO of Jobs Partnership.

Worker shortages are growing because of the rapidly expanding Florida population and the retirement of the large baby boom generation. As a leader in the health care industry, AdventHealth, which has a longstanding relationship with Jobs Partnership, seeks to recruit and retain entry-level workers with specialized skills. AdventHealth University launched a portfolio of certificates in 2022 to fill these workforce demands.

Discounted access to AdventHealth University’s workforce development programs now also extends to more than 3,000 plus Jobs Partnership LifeWorks program graduates. The LifeWorks Certification program is open to the public. To learn more or sign up, visit https://workforce.ahu.edu/lifeworks-advent-health/ or call Call407-641-0755.