Nursing Assistant Apprenticeship Solutions for Pennsylvania Healthcare Providers

Workforce Development that Strengthens Healthcare and Communities

ASHLIN Management Group proudly serves as a Registered Apprenticeship Intermediary, partnering with healthcare organizations to develop sustainable talent pipelines and address critical workforce shortages. With a focus on long-term care facilities, home healthcare agencies, and nursing homes, ASHLIN builds customized apprenticeship programs that connect employers with motivated, well-trained talent—while expanding career access for historically underrepresented populations.

Through strong partnerships with Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC), the Lancaster Chamber of Commerce, regional workforce development boards, and community organizations, we offer healthcare employers a proven, structured pathway to recruit, train, and retain their essential workforce.

Powered by State and Federal Investment in Healthcare Talent

The Shapiro Administration recently announced more than $6.6 million in state investment to expand healthcare apprenticeships across Pennsylvania. ASHLIN is directly aligned with this statewide strategy, bringing registered apprenticeships to healthcare employers who are seeking cost-effective, high-retention workforce solutions.

By collaborating with ASHLIN, employers gain access to:

• State and federal funding streams to offset training costs and wages
• Supportive services for apprentices to improve retention
• A scalable, group-based training model designed for small and mid-sized facilities

Our Turnkey Approach for Employers

ASHLIN manages the full lifecycle of apprenticeship programs, allowing healthcare providers to focus on patient care while we handle:

• Program design and state registration
• Apprentice recruitment and candidate screening
• Educational coordination with HACC and approved providers
• Case management, mentorship, and retention strategies
• Data reporting and compliance tracking

Featured Program: Nursing Assistant Apprenticeship

With Pennsylvania projecting a double-digit growth rate for Nursing Assistants and thousands of open positions annually, our Nursing Assistant Registered Apprenticeship Program is designed to:

• Provide classroom education and skills lab training at HACC
• Offer structured, paid on-the-job training at employer partner sites
• Incorporate mentorship, DEI training, and digital learning support for apprentices
• Remove barriers to employment by offering wraparound support services including transportation, childcare referrals, and flexible scheduling

Our program targets:

• New entrants to healthcare, including young adults and career changers
• Underemployed individuals seeking stable, high-demand careers
• Individuals from underrepresented backgrounds, including people of color, veterans, ESL speakers, and individuals with disabilities

Starting wages average $18-$20 per hour, with clear pathways for career advancement and credentialing.

Current Employer Partners

ASHLIN’s collaborative model supports a growing network of committed healthcare employers, including:

• Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community
• TANDEM LIVING (formerly Mennonite Home Communities)
• Pleasant View Communities
• United Zion Retirement Community
• Plus, additional long-term care and home healthcare providers across South Central PA

Participating employers benefit from shared training costs, improved workforce retention, and access to a pipeline of certified talent equipped with both technical skills and practical on-the-job experience.

Why Healthcare Employers Choose ASHLIN

• Solve Staffing Shortages: Address immediate and future workforce needs with a continuous pipeline of credentialed Nursing Assistants.
• Increase Employee Retention: Apprenticeships lead to higher job satisfaction and lower turnover, reducing recruitment and training costs.
• Improve Care Quality: On-the-job learning ensures apprentices are trained in your care environment, improving patient care continuity.
• Support Community Workforce Development: Help lift underserved populations into family-sustaining healthcare careers.
• Access Grant Funding: We help navigate available grants to reduce out-of-pocket employer costs.

Join a Growing Network of Healthcare Employers Committed to Workforce Solutions

ASHLIN’s apprenticeship model is designed to be scalable, flexible, and responsive to the evolving needs of Pennsylvania’s healthcare sector. Whether you are a large provider or a smaller organization without in-house training resources, we help you build a stable, skilled workforce ready to meet patient care demands.

Are you interested in learning more?

ASHLIN is currently enrolling new employer partners for upcoming Nursing Assistant apprenticeship cohorts across South Central Pennsylvania, including Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin, Juniata, Lebanon, Perry, York, Lancaster, Mifflin, and Schuylkill Counties.

Connect with us to explore how your organization can benefit from a customized apprenticeship program.