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Helping Health Care Employers Fill Critical Workforce Gaps
16 Jan 2026
News, Workforce
The health care sector is responsible for 15.3% of jobs in Wisconsin, and these jobs are projected to grow by 8.15% by 2032, adding 33,520 jobs in that time.
Helping the workforce meet this opportunity is a key priority. Aligning with recommendations by the Governor's Task Force on the Healthcare Workforce, Governor Tony Evers and the Department of Workforce Development (DWD) aim to help health care employers recruit, train, and retain the teams needed to provide high-quality care.
Many Wisconsin health care employers have relied on Registered Apprenticeship (RA) to improve recruitment and retention. Wisconsin's RA program combines structured, on-the-job training with classroom instruction and allows apprentices to earn money while they learn, rewarding employers with a skilled workforce. Health care RA programs have grown rapidly since they were introduced in 2018 and now include: registered nursing, respiratory therapist, surgical technologist, ophthalmic assistant, caregiver, interventional cardiovascular technologist, medical assistant, pharmacy technician, sterilization technician, and dental assistant.
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