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Dwyer Workforce Development is a nonprofit workforce development program
06/01/2026
Lakita Green and Matt Anderson can officially say they have been DWD team members for one year! Their compassion and dedication in their various roles helps to uplift our Scholars and it does not go unnoticed — thank you for being a part of our mission! Here’s to many more!
On May 20, more than 100 Maryland Dwyer Scholars walked across the stage at DWD’s spring graduation ceremony — every step led with persistence, purpose and hard work.
In partnership with It Works Learning Center, Inc., the celebration took place at Southern Baptist Church in East Baltimore and featured an inspiring keynote from Speaker Joseline Peña-Melnyk. Thank you to our supporters and career fair partners who helped graduates take the next step toward their careers.
Congratulations to our Scholars! 🎉🎓 We can’t wait to see the impact you make in healthcare and beyond. 💙
05/27/2026
Strong partnerships create stronger workforce pathways.
In this new Miami Herald op-ed, Miami Dade College President Madeline Pumariega highlights how DWD and Miami Dade College are working together to train the next generation of healthcare professionals and expand opportunity for students across South Florida.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4wQmzdZ
05/26/2026
Now LIVE! 🎙️
Catch the latest episode of “Another Week of Available Work” with Joe Esparza, Chairman at Texas Workforce Commission.
Our very own, Barb Clapp, took to the recording studio to share how Dwyer Workforce Development is building the future of healthcare in Texas.
Listen to the full episode: https://bit.ly/4f5u22F
05/22/2026
The demand for nurses and CNAs continues to grow — and healthcare systems are feeling the pressure. 🩺
In this recent MyRGV article, DWD's Maria Darby discusses the critical role CNAs play in supporting patients, providers, and the overall healthcare system — and why investing in frontline healthcare professionals is essential to building a stronger workforce for the future.
Read more here: https://bit.ly/4uCnrBq
🎥 Maria also made an appearance on Fox News: https://bit.ly/4upCHl3
05/19/2026
Building a stronger future for Florida through education and workforce alignment! 💪☀️
Our team members, Maria Darby and Teressa Turner, traveled south to speak at Talent Strong Florida! They joined representatives from United Way Suncoast, Hillsborough College, CareerEdge, and Meridian West Central College to share strategies for breaking down barriers and creating equitable career pathways.
The session was PACKED and created real momentum around this issue!
Florida’s healthcare future depends on a strong nursing workforce pipeline — and that takes more than training nurses alone.
In a new op-ed for the Tallahassee Democrat, DWD CEO Barb Clapp shares how strengthening the entire healthcare workforce ecosystem can help support nurses, improve care, and meet growing demand across Florida.
Read more: https://bit.ly/4u1ghqh
The demand for healthcare workers isn’t slowing down.
Workforce shortages remain a major challenge nationwide. That’s why DWD is scaling solutions that support the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Thank you to Marissa Mitchell and Fox 5 DC for highlighting this important conversation.
Hear more from DWD CEO Barb Clapp in her recent interview with Fox 5. 👉 https://bit.ly/4dto8G8
Every day, dreams are in motion at DWD.
We’re proud to celebrate our Dwyer Scholars as they prepare for graduation and the next step in their healthcare journeys. Congratulations, graduates!
05/12/2026
This week, we celebrate the professionals who bring skills and compassion to patients in need—nurses! 🩺
At Dwyer Workforce Development, we’re proud to provide training and support to individuals pursuing healthcare careers through our Dwyer Scholars program. Quality care starts with quality training.
Learn more about our mission: https://dwyerworkforcedev.org/
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