Coming of Age Podcast: The Magic of Living Classrooms
In the Coming of Age podcast episode" The Magic of Living Classrooms,” Schlegel Villages employees and recent Personal Support Worker graduate, Warda Abbas discuss the benefits of Living Classrooms at Schlegel Villages.
How do we build a thriving workforce to meet the growing demands of seniors’ care? With aging populations on the rise, the need for creative solutions in workforce development has never been more urgent. Enter the Living Classroom – a program that integrates education directly into long-term care. This innovative approach is training the next generation of caregivers and health care providers while enriching the lives of residents and care teams through collaboration and shared learning.
- Warda Abbas, a Personal Support Worker at the Village of Tansley Woods in Burlington, Ontario, Canada and a recent graduate of the Living Classroom at Mohawk College and Schlegel Villages.
- Christine Bruder, People Opportunities Partner at Schlegel Villages.
- Jennifer Hartwick, Director of Business Development at Schlegel Villages.
Listen to the full episode on YouTube:https://youtu.be/55yHjDqXaB8?si=DnresXSQfcNrsmXI
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