DC Youth Apprenticeship Programs Can Heal the Health Care Industry Shortage
Washington, DC has announced new programs offering young people more employment opportunities, including high-demand careers in health care.
On October 2, 2025, Washington, DC’s Mayor Muriel Bowser, alongside Bloomberg Philanthropies and numerous education and health care partners, celebrated two milestones: The Ward 8 Advanced Technical Center (ATC) and DC Health Care Employment & Apprenticeship Link (DC HEAL).
- The Ward 8 Advanced Technical Center (ATC)
- DC Health Care Employment & Apprenticeship Link (DC HEAL)
These programs are funded by a $9.5 million investment from Bloomberg Philanthropies, providing Career and Technical Education (CTE) students and graduates with additional employment opportunities in high-demand health care careers.
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Author's summary: DC launches new programs to address healthcare industry shortages.