Dwyer Workforce Development (DWD) is an innovative national nonprofit helping individuals who lack the opportunity to build meaningful health care careers while addressing workforce shortages and expanding access to quality care nationwide. Through its comprehensive workforce development model, DWD provides tuition-free health care career training, personalized support, career navigation, job placement assistance, and opportunities for continued education and career advancement. By connecting individuals to employment and long-term career pathways, DWD helps people achieve greater economic mobility while building a stronger health care workforce.
Founded in 2021 by businessman and entrepreneur Jack Dwyer and his family, DWD is led by CEO Barb Clapp, who has helped grow DWD into a nationally recognized leader in healthcare workforce development. Headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, DWD serves thousands of individuals annually across multiple states and is working toward its goal of serving 100,000 Dwyer Scholars by 2030. Through a collaborative network of health care employers, training providers, workforce boards, and community organizations, DWD is expanding access to health care careers and creating pathways for long-term career growth.
For more information, visit dwyerworkforcedev.org. To connect with DWD, contact Dana Ritchie, AHCA’s Associate VP of Workforce & Constituency Services.