An Act to promote the recruitment and retention of hospital workers

This bill creates a new Hospital Workforce Training & Apprenticeship Trust Fund to help Massachusetts hospitals recruit and keep staff. The fund, managed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services, will provide grants to eligible hospitals and training organizations for education programs, wage replacement, tuition stipends, and support services like housing and childcare. Additionally, the bill directs the state to launch a public marketing campaign to promote hospital careers and attract workers to hard-to-fill positions. These measures aim to address staffing challenges by offering financial incentives and improving the overall appeal of hospital jobs.