Student Enrollment Starts July 2025

CareForce Academy

Where Direct Care Education and Training Meet Compassion and Professionalism

Our Mission

To elevate direct care professionals through an accessible and unique education and training platform that optimizes quality of care.

Our Vision

To be the go-to source for innovative education, training, and best practices for the direct care workforce.

Our Value statement

All direct care professionals must have access to the resources, education, and recognition they need to excel in their vital roles.

Empowering Caregivers

We have a deep sense of respect, compassion, and appreciation for direct care professionals working across the health care continuum, as well as those caring for family and friends.

We believe there is no greater opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people who depend on the physical, social, and emotional support of others.

We know that the healthcare economy is dependent upon availability of personal and professional caregivers who need high-quality, accessible education that ensures the best quality of life and care for their clients, patients, residents, and loved ones.

Our Story

CareForce Academy is the brainchild of Lori Porter, co-founder of the National Association of Health Care Assistants (NAHCA). With NAHCA’s mission of elevating the professional standing of certified nursing assistants (CNAs) through recognition, advocacy, education, and empowerment to maximize success and quality care, NAHCA now represents more than 26,000 direct care professionals who work across all health care settings.

Faculty

LORI PORTER

CO-FOUNDER, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

LISA SWEET

RN CO-FOUNDER, CHIEF NURSING EDUCATOR

Bruce (BJ) Miller, MD

Sonya Dolan

Dr. Bradley Goad

Dr. Michael Wasserman

Jamie Smith

Joan Devine

Kim McRae

Penny Cook

Rebecca Adelman

Alice Bonner, PhD, RN, FAAN

At CareForce Academy, we don’t just teach skills—we transform lives. Every dollar you give helps aspiring healthcare professionals gain the education, training, and confidence they need to enter the workforce and make a real impact.

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