Workforce-Aligned Training Programs Proximate designs  customized learning pathways  that align directly with employer needs in fields like healthcare, public health, behavioral health, and community health work. These programs focus on skills that are relevant and in-demand. Recruitment Support Includes: "Train-to-hire" models where candidates are prepared specifically for roles at partner organizations. Upskilling opportunities that match job requirements. Cohort-based lear

Government and non-profit public health organizations often operate under tight budget constraints, making large-scale AI implementations seem out of reach. However, the good news is that AI tools are becoming more affordable, accessible, and customizable—especially with the growth of cloud-based, software-as-a-service (SaaS) platforms. Even organizations without a large IT infrastructure can begin integrating AI into their recruitment processes with a phased, cost-effective

As healthcare systems and public health agencies grapple with workforce shortages, high turnover, and growing community needs, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a promising solution for modernizing workforce recruitment and retainment. From large hospital systems to small rural health departments, AI tools are helping organizations source, screen, hire, and train qualified staff more efficiently. But implementing AI in a human-centered field like healthcare requires

As staffing challenges continue to mount across the healthcare industry, organizations from local health departments to regional hospital systems are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline recruitment. AI offers powerful tools for enhancing efficiency, reducing bias, and making data-informed hiring decisions. Yet, as these technologies become more embedded in healthcare hiring practices, leaders must also ensure that the "humanness" of health encompassing empat

Human at the Core: How AI, Leaders and Community Partnerships Are Shaping the Future of Human-centered Health Workforce Recruitment, Hiring, Retention and Development According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the demand for health professionals—especially nurses, medical technicians, and mental health providers—is expected to grow significantly through 2030. Simultaneously, public health departments face budget constraints and staffing shortages, exacerbated by the CO

Healthcare and public health organizations are under unprecedented pressure. From workforce shortages and burnout to evershifting policy...

The mental well-being of the healthcare and public health workforce is more than an occupational concern; it is a critical determinant of...

This May, Proximate Learning celebrates the 76th Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM) and emphasizes that mental health is public health....

By: Jennifer Uchendu Black Maternal Health Week, which takes place in April each year, serves as an opportunity not only to raise...

By: Ozi Ukandu Over the past two decades, public health leadership training opportunities have expanded dramatically, and leadership has...

Proximate Learning celebrates the power of public health to protect and uplift communities across the country during this year’s National

By Kirsten Rodgers The public health workforce is experiencing unprecedented challenges at the federal, state, and local levels. Over the...

AmeriCorps Week is a time to honor and celebrate the incredible work done by AmeriCorps members across the country. This week-long...

Earning a degree in public health is an exciting accomplishment. It represents years of studying, research, application of new skills,...

At Proximate Learning , we believe that achieving health equity begins with the systems, organizations, and individuals who courageously...

Kirsten Rodgers, President & Founder of Proximate Learning When I was young, my favorite thing to do at the beach was boogie boarding. I...

Proximate Learning is proud to spotlight our involvement with the  Indigenous Public Health Leadership Program (IPHLP) , a transformative...

Proximate Learning has been at the forefront of addressing critical health workforce needs through innovative training, workforce...

Learning agility  is the ability and willingness to learn from experiences and then apply those lessons to new and unfamiliar situations....

Transforming Data, Transforming Learning In recent years, the need for data modernization in public health has become increasingly...