{"id":11133,"date":"2025-03-26T02:03:01","date_gmt":"2025-03-26T09:03:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.prfire.com\/news-releases\/tandem-workforce-and-skilltrade-partner-to-transform-healthcare-workforce\/"},"modified":"2025-03-26T02:03:01","modified_gmt":"2025-03-26T09:03:01","slug":"tandem-workforce-and-skilltrade-partner-to-transform-healthcare-workforce","status":"publish","type":"news-releases","link":"https:\/\/www.prfire.com\/news-releases\/tandem-workforce-and-skilltrade-partner-to-transform-healthcare-workforce\/","title":{"rendered":"Tandem Workforce and Skilltrade Partner to Transform Healthcare Workforce"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\n[City,Date]<\/strong>\u2013 Tandem Workforce and Skilltrade are excited to go-to-market with a strategic partnership aimed at revolutionizing workforce development in the healthcare industry. By integrating Skilltrade\u2019s proven hands-on + online hybrid training programs \u2014 Medical Assistant, Surgical Technologist, and Sterile Processing\u2014with Tandem\u2019s innovative retention-focused model, this collaboration equips healthcare employers with skilled professionals while reducing the financial risks of training investments.<\/div>\n

Tackling Healthcare Staffing Challenges<\/strong><\/div>\n
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The healthcare sector faces persistent staffing shortages, particularly in critical roles such as Medical Assistants, who handle clinical and administrative tasks; Surgical Technologists, who ensure smooth surgical procedures; and Sterile Processing Technicians, who maintain the safety of medical equipment through sterilization. High turnover and the costs associated with training often discourage employers from investing in new talent. This partnership addresses these challenges head-on by delivering job-ready graduates and ensuring they remain with employers long-term.<\/div>\n

How the Partnership Works<\/strong><\/div>\n
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  • \nSkilltrade\u2019s Training Excellence<\/strong>: Skilltrade offers three targeted programs\u2014 Medical Assistant, Surgical Technologist, and Sterile Processing. These programs provide practical, hands-on training and industry-recognized certifications, preparing graduates to excel in healthcare settings from their first day on the job.<\/li>\n
  • \nTandem\u2019s Retention Model<\/strong>: Tandem\u2019s solution aligns incentives so employers can confidently sponsor training to fill open roles while also ensuring sponsored employees\u00a0 don\u2019t turnover quickly. Tandem\u2019s approach enables healthcare providers to see a strong return on their training investment, with retention rates potentially up to three times higher than traditional hiring methods.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Benefits for Healthcare Employers<\/strong><\/div>\n
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    • \nReduced Financial Risk<\/strong>: Tandem\u2019s model safeguards training investments, making it cost-effective to hire and train new talent.<\/li>\n
    • \nImmediate Workforce Impact<\/strong>: Skilltrade graduates bring certified skills and practical experience, minimizing onboarding time and enhancing patient care.<\/li>\n
    • \nLong-Term Stability<\/strong>: Improved retention means a more consistent workforce, supporting operational efficiency and clinical excellence.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Voices from Leadership<\/strong><\/div>\n
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      Jason Aubrey, CEO of Skilltrade:<\/strong><\/div>\n
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      \u201c Partnering with Tandem gives employers a workforce they can count on. Our graduates are trained to excel, and Tandem\u2019s retention model ensures they are committed to their employers, delivering long-term value where it\u2019s needed most.\u201d<\/div>\n

      Jeffrey Groeber, CEO of Tandem Workforce:<\/strong><\/div>\n
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      \u201cWe\u2019re excited to be partnering with Skilltrade since its training sets the standard for healthcare talent. Coupled with our retention strategies, we collectively turn untrained talent into a stable, high-performing workforce – thereby solving staffing challenges with a solution built to last.\u201d<\/div>\n

      Settinga New Standard<\/strong><\/div>\n
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      This partnership establishes a forward-thinking approach to healthcare workforce development. Employers gain access to a reliable pipeline of certified Medical Assistants, Surgical Technologists, and Sterile Processing Technicians\u2014 roles essential to patient safety and clinical operations. By combining Skilltrade\u2019s practical education with Tandem\u2019s retention strategies, healthcare providers can confidently address staffing gaps and build a future-ready team.<\/div>\n

      Get Involved<\/strong><\/div>\n
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      Healthcare employers interested in reducing turnover, improving ROI, and securing a skilled workforce are encouraged to explore this partnership.<\/div>\n
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      <\/strong>– Skilltrade:<\/strong>
      Jason Aubrey
      Info@skilltrade.com<\/div>\n
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      \u00a0– Tandem Workforce:<\/strong>\n<\/div>\n
      Jeffrey Groeber<\/div>\n
      press@tandem.work<\/div>\n

      About Tandem Workforce<\/strong><\/div>\n
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      Tandem Workforce specializes in creating employer-sponsored training programs that accelerate hiring and retention. With a proven track record in healthcare and skilled trades, Tandem delivers high-retention talent more efficiently than traditional staffing solutions. Learn more at https:\/\/tandem.work.<\/div>\n

      About Skilltrade<\/strong><\/div>\n
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      Skilltrade is a premier provider of healthcare training, offering programs in Medical Assistant, Surgical Technologist, and Sterile Processing. With a focus on real-world skills and certifications, Skilltrade prepares graduates for immediate success in the medical field. Learn more at https:\/\/skilltrade.com.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":""},"news-rooms":[7338],"press-tags":[],"press-categories":[2552,3345],"class_list":["post-11133","news-releases","type-news-releases","status-publish","hentry","news-rooms-robert-cohen","press-categories-business","press-categories-education"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.prfire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news-releases\/11133","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.prfire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news-releases"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.prfire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/news-releases"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.prfire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.prfire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11133"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"news-rooms","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.prfire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/news-rooms?post=11133"},{"taxonomy":"press-tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.prfire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/press-tags?post=11133"},{"taxonomy":"press-categories","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.prfire.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/press-categories?post=11133"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}