Level Up Your Career!

The New Americans Fellowship for Leadership in Long-Term Care is a professional development program designed to support individuals who were born outside the United States, as well as first generation immigrants, and are currently working in Minnesota’s long-term care field.

This fellowship provides training, mentorship, and career guidance to help participants grow their skills, advance into leadership roles, and strengthen the long-term care workforce.

Program Purpose

Long-term care providers across Minnesota are experiencing workforce shortages and increasing demand for culturally responsive care. This program aims to:

• Support New Americans in building successful long-term care careers
• Increase diversity in leadership within the LTC workforce
• Improve employee retention and job satisfaction
• Strengthen career pathways for Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) and related role
• Build a more inclusive and culturally responsive workforce

This program is offered by ARRM in partnership with STAR Services, Inc. Funding for this program has been provided by the New Americans Long-Term Care Workforce Grant from the Minnesota Department of Human Services

Who Should Apply

This program is designed for individuals who:

• Were born outside the United States and/or their children
• Are currently working in long-term care
• Are interested in professional growth and leadership development
• Can commit to participating in training and cohort activities

Interested individuals should complete the Fellowship Application Form. Applications are due by 5:00pm on May 15, 2026. Program staff will review submissions and follow up with selected applicants.