8:30-9:30 a.m

143-D. Experiential Learning: A Next-Generation Workforce Strategy

Experiential learning that integrates education, mentorship, and hands-on practice represents a valuable opportunity to address workforce shortages while nurturing a new generation of compassionate and skilled caregiving professionals. This session will outline a comprehensive framework for developing experiential learning by offering internship, industry immersion, service-learning, capstone, volunteer, and job shadowing opportunities. You'll gain insights into the benefits of enabling students and professionals to build their knowledge and skills through hands-on experience within your organization. Discover how to engage academic institutions, students, and community partners in designing and implementing opportunities that nurture the next generation of professionals in the aging services field.

• Diana Delgado, President & CEO, Eaton Senior Communities, Inc. — Lakewood, CO, US
• Amy Dore, Professor & Program Director, Aging Services Leadership, Metropolitan State University of Denver — Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
• Garrett Chism, Program Director, Metropolitan State University of Denver — Denver, CO, USA
• Erin Broghammer, Student, Metropolitan State University of Denver — Denver, CO, USA