Dan River Year AmeriCorps Growing Focus and Impact
The newest branch of AmeriCorps service tackles one of Virginia’s most urgent needs: youth mental health. Through a partnership with the Claude Moore Foundation, members receive specialized training from George Mason University and Rappahannock Community College, earning credentials such as Qualified Mental Health Professional-Trainee (QMHP-T) and Behavioral Health Technician Assistant.
October 15, 2025
Center for Community Mental Health partnership provides behavioral health training
The George Mason University Center for Community Mental Health, in conjunction with nonprofits Claude Moore Opportunities and the ConnerStrong Foundation, hosted a four-day training led by Sources of Strength, for nearly 30 trainees, including more than 20 George Mason students.
September 22, 2025
Leaders gather to address Virginia’s severe health care workforce shortage
Workforce development and education leaders said during a Friday summit that Virginia needs to shake things up to continue meeting the surging health care workforce demand across the commonwealth, while also making it easier for educational institutions to offer programs that diverge from the traditional college preparation route.
June 11, 2025
Regional partnership formed to address Southside healthcare worker shortage
Over 1,100 nurses and 130 higher level educators are needed to meet Southern Virginia’s healthcare demands, according to a study by George Mason University.
June 10, 2025
Partnership Created to Expand Healthcare Workforce in Region
A new regional partnership will bring together schools, hospitals, healthcare providers, and workforce development professionals to expand the area’s healthcare workforce, create meaningful career opportunities, and meet the needs of communities throughout Northern Virginia.
May 8, 2025
Column: Region must reimagine the healthcare workforce
The Old Dominion University Dragas Center for Economic Analysis and Policy projects that our region will face a shortfall of 139 new nurses every year until 2031, Cynthia Romero, M.D., a member of the Claude Moore Opportunities Board of Directors, writes in in a guest column.
February 26, 2025
Podcast Episode 101: Dr. William Hazel, CEO of Claude Moore Opportunities: Building Virginia’s Workforce Highway
As he explains to Futuro Health CEO Van Ton-Quinlivan, he used his power as Secretary to breakdown government silos to develop multi-agency solutions. Now as CEO of Claude Moore Opportunities -- a public charity focused on workforce development -- he’s pulling players in that space together in a regional and sector-based approach.
February 7, 2025
Northern Va. nonprofit Claude Moore Opportunities launches initiative for veterans entering health care fields
The nonprofit Claude Moore Opportunities has launched a statewide initiative to help veterans transition into the civilian health care workforce after leaving military service.
January 1, 2025
Providers, nonprofits, colleges battle health care labor crisis
Many people may be aware by now that the United States is battling a shortage of nurses and physicians, but what’s received significantly less attention is that numerous other health care occupations — from home health aides to medical laboratory technicians to physical therapists — also are facing a short supply of workers.
November 9, 2024
Mobile lab to take STEM to elementary schools
A science fair at Virginia Tech last weekend served as the platform for the introduction of the Virginia 4-H Mobile Learning Lab.
November 7, 2025
Dan River Year AmeriCorps Growing Focus and Impact
The newest branch of AmeriCorps service tackles one of Virginia’s most urgent needs: youth mental health. Through a partnership with the Claude Moore Foundation, members receive specialized training from George Mason University and Rappahannock Community College, earning credentials such as Qualified Mental Health Professional-Trainee (QMHP-T) and Behavioral Health Technician Assistant.
October 15, 2025
Center for Community Mental Health partnership provides behavioral health training
The George Mason University Center for Community Mental Health, in conjunction with nonprofits Claude Moore Opportunities and the ConnerStrong Foundation, hosted a four-day training led by Sources of Strength, for nearly 30 trainees, including more than 20 George Mason students.
September 22, 2025
Leaders gather to address Virginia’s severe health care workforce shortage
Workforce development and education leaders said during a Friday summit that Virginia needs to shake things up to continue meeting the surging health care workforce demand across the commonwealth, while also making it easier for educational institutions to offer programs that diverge from the traditional college preparation route.
