Pre-Nursing Bootcamp Program Lead (CT)

Futuro Health launched in 2020 to address the critical shortage of workers in the healthcare sector. Our nonprofit mission is to improve the health and wealth of communities by growing the largest network of allied healthcare workers in the nation. Initially funded by a significant investment from Kaiser Permanente through a collective bargaining agreement with SEIU-UHW, Futuro Health has since grown to include a portfolio of funders, grants, and contracts in support of our life changing work. Every year, thousands of diverse adults become Futuro Health Scholars and pursue training to earn their credentials for a wide array of in-demand allied healthcare roles. What sets Futuro Health apart is our comprehensive approach to supporting Futuro Health Scholars throughout their education journey and our deep expertise in the healthcare sector. We address the healthcare workforce shortage by personalizing education journeys for diverse adults to enter allied healthcare careers at low or no-cost. More on Futuro Health can be found at www.FuturoHealth.org.

Full-time Description Position: Pre-Nursing Bootcamp Program Lead (Connecticut) Classification: Full-Time, Exempt (Temporary Funded Position through 09/30/2028) Reports to: Program Director, Initiatives & Grant-Funded Programs Location: Connecticut Date: October 2025 Futuro Health seeks a dynamic professional to lead the development and implementation of a Pre-Nursing Bootcamp for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). This initiative is designed to help LPNs successfully prepare for and transition into Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) programs. The Program Lead will partner with nursing schools, LPN programs, and employers to identify gaps, design curriculum and support services, recruit participants, and oversee program implementation. The ultimate goal is to enroll and train 450 LPNs over the grant period with the supports necessary for successful ADN program entry and completion.

Partnership Development & Stakeholder Engagement Build and sustain partnerships with nursing schools, LPN programs, and healthcare employers. Conduct needs assessments with academic partners to understand barriers to ADN entry and success. Collaborate with employer partners and workforce stakeholders to support recruitment and placement. Program Design & Curriculum Development Design a bootcamp model responsive to partner and learner needs, potentially including: Critical thinking and clinical judgment skills. Tutoring and supplemental instruction for science pre-requisites. Medical language development for English language learners. Ensure curriculum is aligned with nursing program entry requirements and NCLEX readiness standards. Identify and engage subject matter experts and instructional designers where needed. Implementation & Program Management Lead end-to-end program implementation, including cohort recruitment, enrollment, scheduling, and delivery. Oversee day-to-day program operations, ensuring high-quality learner experience. Collaborate with internal teams on scholar support services (coaching, tutoring, wraparound supports). Monitor participant progress and intervene to address barriers to persistence and completion. Evaluation & Continuous Improvement Establish key metrics and monitor outcomes related to enrollment, completion, ADN program entry, and retention. Regularly review program data and feedback to refine the model. Prepare reports for funders and internal leadership. Performance Metrics Develop and launch bootcamp model within Year 1. Enroll and train 450 LPNs across the three-year period. Maintain high satisfaction ratings from partners and participants.