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The Health Profession Opportunity Grants' (HPOG) released two separate funding opportunity announcements (FOA) in 2015. The first was to serve Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients and other low-income individuals (HHS-2015-ACF-OFA-FX-0951). The second was for Tribes, Tribal Organizations or a Tribal College or University (HHS-2015-ACF-OFA-FY-0952). 

Henry is an immigrant from Ghana who faced difficulty securing employment in New York City. He applied to the Hostos Allied Health Career Pipeline Program and was accepted in January 2019. Henry completed certified nursing assistant (CNA) training, passed his exams in February 2019, and started working in April. In February 2020, he completed patient care technician (PCT) training and obtained another job in October 2020.

This Year 5 Annual Report describes results for participants in the second round of the Health Profession Opportunity Grants (HPOG) Program from the beginning of the Program through the end of Year 5 (September 30, 2015 through September 29, 2020). HPOG grants are awarded to organizations that provide education and training to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients and other low-income adults for occupations in the healthcare field that pay well and are expected to either experience labor shortages or be in high demand. The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded a first round of five-year HPOG grants (“HPOG 1.0”) in 2010.

Candace enrolled in HPOG when she was 39 years old. She applied and was accepted into the Northwest Ohio Pathway to Healthcare Careers (NOPHC) Project in February 2017. She enrolled in the state tested nursing assistant (STNA) program in March 2017, completed the course in April, and passed her exams in December 2017. Candace re-entered the licensed practical nurse (LPN) program in September 2019 after withdrawing earlier that year. She graduated in December 2020 and passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) in April 2021.

The Year 3 Annual Report describes results for participants in the second round of the Health Profession Opportunity Grants Program (HPOG 2.0) from the beginning of the Program through the end of Year 3 (September 30, 2015 through September 29, 2018). HPOG 2.0 grants are awarded to organizations to provide education and training to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) recipients and other low-income individuals for healthcare occupations that pay well and are in high demand. The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded this second round of five-year grants in 2015. Grants funds are disbursed annually to 32 grantees in 21 states, including five tribal organizations. Through the end of Year 3 of HPOG 2.0, grantees enrolled more than 23,215 participants.

Sarah is a single mother of two children who started her career in healthcare at age 19 to support her young family. She earned her Medical Assistant certification in late 2016 outside of HPOG and began working soon after. Sarah wanted to further her training as a licensed practical nurse (LPN) so she enrolled in the Kansas Health Profession Opportunity Project (KHPOP) in April 2019. She completed training and received her LPN license in December 2020.

This video showcases different HPOG participants commenting on their individual HPOG journeys towards success.

Frank is a proud Alaskan Native and military veteran. He was accepted into the CITC Health Professions Opportunity Program (HPOG) in March 2019 and started medical office assistant (MOA) training. He completed training in November 2020, passed the National Healthcareer Association certification exam, and is currently employed.

Naisha was always interested in working in healthcare but did not know how to get started. She applied to the Upstate Partnership for Healthcare Pathways (UPHP) program in February 2019. Naisha completed her phlebotomy certification in May 2019, finished her emergency medical technician (EMT) course in May 2021, and became employed shortly after.

Cherif is a single father who was laid off from his retail job due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He was accepted into the Southwestern Connecticut Health CareeRx Academy in September 2020. Cherif completed certified nurse aide (CNA) training and earned his certification in March 2021. He is currently employed.