IMPART Alliance's Podcast
A major shortage of direct care workers (DCWs) in Michigan threatens the delivery of long-term, home, and community-based services that support individuals with disabilities and older adults.
Join us to hear conversations with DCWs, partners, experts, and key stakeholders working to help Michigan build a strong direct care workforce through advocacy, training, and sustainable career development initiatives.
Each episode contains powerful information, testimonials, and updates on current developments within the workforce.
IMPART Alliance's Podcast
Tam Cordes
In this episode of the IMPART Alliance podcast, we are joined by Tam Cordes, the course coordinator and training program developer at IMPART Alliance. Tam shares her extensive background in training, including her roles as an instructor at the American Red Cross, and an abuse prevention trainer.
She discusses how these experiences have shaped her current work at IMPART Alliance, where she coordinates comprehensive training programs for direct care workers. Tam also highlights the structure and content of the IMPART Alliance’s training courses, which are designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of caregivers, ensuring they provide the best possible care.