Universities and colleges are doing their part to combat a national nursing shortage with the development of accelerated training programs. Hospitals are preparing for an expected nurse shortage next ...

A Memphis plan started in Florida of all places. In January 2021, members of the Chamber’s Chairmen’s Circle visited an accelerated skills training program at Valencia Community College in Orlando.

A welding student behind a protective screen at the Valencia College Center for Accelerated Training in northwest Orlando. Credit: Tina Russell for The Hechinger Report The Hechinger Report covers one ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — It's graduation season and that also goes for those who will soon serve the community. Toledo Fire & Rescue Department's newest recruits are ready. They're the first to finish a new ...

TOLEDO, Ohio — The Toledo Fire Department is adding members to their staff this coming summer. 15 fire recruits begin an accelerated training process on Friday, which will allow them to start working ...

Louisiana State Police is offering the first accelerated training program for POST (Peace Officer Standards and Training) certified applicants. For the first time in LSP history, Cadet Class 101 will ...

The Missouri Highway Patrol graduated 10 officers from an accelerated training class Friday, a first in the agency's 91-year history. The newest class of troopers received the same caliber of training ...