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WCF’s Board of Directors has marked healthcare as a priority targeted industry. The Central Florida
Healthcare Industry is projected to need over 1600 employees each year for the next ten years. WCF
gathered the industry’s top stakeholders, including employers, training providers and community partners
to work on healthcare workforce needs and issues, and created a nationally recognized, ground-breaking,
inventive WCF Healthcare Workforce Model to support the continuing workforce demand in this industry.
Employed Worker Training Grants
Since the Healthcare Model was kicked off in 2004, WCF has awarded over $450,000 in Employed Worker
Training Grants to the healthcare industry. These awards have trained over 800 current healthcare
workers, resulting in promotions, raises, increased skills, decreased turnover and even more opportunity
to pursue additional degrees and training certifications. Employed Worker Training grants are awarded in
a year-round program, and healthcare employers are eligible for up to $50,000 in matching training dollars.
For Guidelines and grant application.
Continuing to work as a catalyst organization to foster an environment for discussions and solutions in
the industry, WCF is a lead partner in several ongoing initiatives:
Partners for a Healthy Community
WCF as a lead partner, funds the Director position for the Partners for a Healthy Community
initiative. PHC is a consortium of healthcare providers, educational institutions and community partners
in our five county region whose mission is to increase the supply of trained healthcare workers in Central
Florida.
Building on the success of the PHC initiative WCF has partnered with our three community colleges and
industry partners in a Department of Labor Community Based Job Training Grant. The grant was awarded in
the amount of $1,999,994 to increase RN enrollment at all three schools by increasing capacity and faculty.
If you are in the healthcare industry and would like more information on becoming involved in Partners for
a Healthy Community please contact: Ptonello@wcfla.com
Healthcare Professions
The opportunities for healthcare professionals are more exciting and diverse than ever before. Excellent
prospects for employment and a variety of career options provide a lifetime of opportunities for employment
in hospitals, long-term and sub-acute nursing facilities, medical offices, private duty, and home health
nursing. The healthcare industry offers exciting and rewarding careers. Skilled healthcare professionals are
in high demand. You'll have opportunities for professional and personal growth while you make a difference
in the world.
For information on careers in the healthcare industry
Careers & Wages in the Healthcare Field
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Average Wage |
Entry Wage |
| Dental Assistant |
$27,600 |
$21,500 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse |
$32,500 |
$27,500 |
| Medical Service Manager |
$85,300 |
$47,200 |
| Medical Assistant |
$24,500 |
$20,571 |
| Medical Equipment Repair |
$32,000 |
$22,200 |
| Medical Secretary |
$22,700 |
$20,600 |
| Nuclear Medicine Tech |
$51,100 |
$39,500 |
| Pharmacists |
$85,800 |
$72,300 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant |
$39,000 |
$31,000 |
| Physician Assistants |
$71,600 |
$60,500 |
| Registered Nurse |
$47,000 |
$38,300 |
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