Worth a listen: In a new episode of the Perspectives in Long Term Care podcast, host Debbie Stadtler sits down with Mark Klyczek, FACHE, president and CEO of Virginia Health Services and VHCA-VCAL Vice Chairman, to explore how apprenticeships are helping solve health care’s workforce challenges.

• Klyczek shares highlights from his career and explains how structured, supportive apprenticeship programs create meaningful career paths, boosting retention, and attracting diverse talent—including military families.

What you’ll hear: Klyczek discusses how apprenticeships are different from other training or educational programs.

• He also offers real-world success stories and actionable advice for healthcare organizations looking to launch their own programs.

Listen on your favorite podcast platform or online: Apprenticeship Programs in Long Term Care.