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title: What is Workforce Pell and Why Does it Matter?
description: Kurt Burkum, Senior Director of Government Relations at Ascend Learning, shares his insights on the upcoming new Workforce Pell program. Learn more here.
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# What is Workforce Pell and Why Does it Matter?
Posted by [Kurt Burkum Ph.D., Senior Director Government Relations](https://info.nhanow.com/mediacenter/author/kurt-burkum-ph-d-senior-director-government-relations) on December 2025
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In a recent LinkedIn post, Kurt Burkum, Senior Director of Government Relations at Ascend Learning, shares his insights on the upcoming new Workforce Pell program. His post covers who this program will benefit, and what implementation will likely involve. This includes highlighting how Workforce Pell can support short-term, career-focused training for learners aiming to join the healthcare workforce.
By lowering financial barriers, developing in-demand career skills, and giving more learners the chance to earn an allied health professional credential, Workforce Pell could play a crucial role in filling essential healthcare workforce gaps.
Are you wondering if Workforce Pell programs could benefit your program, your students, or even yourself? Read the full LinkedIn post to learn more.
[https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-workforce-pell-matters-career-focused-training-providers-burkum-5byfc/](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/why-workforce-pell-matters-career-focused-training-providers-burkum-5byfc/)
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