Imagen Dental Partners and Concorde Career Colleges Partner to Address Dental Hygiene Workforce Demand in California
Imagen Dental Partners and Concorde Career Colleges have announced a workforce solutions partnership to address dental hygienist demand in California. Imagen will provide $10,000 in scholarships to support students at Concorde's Garden Grove, San Bernardino, and San Diego campuses, with plans to increase to $20,000 later this year.
Imagen, a Dental Partnership Organization with over 100 partner practices in 15 states, aims to expand engagement with Concorde's dental hygiene students in Florida and Texas through campus visits and career fairs. The partnership comes as dental hygienist employment is projected to grow 9% nationally from 2023 to 2033, with California specifically expecting 15.2% growth from 2022 to 2032.
Imagen Dental Partners e Concorde Career Colleges hanno annunciato una partnership per soluzioni lavorative al fine di affrontare la domanda di igienisti dentali in California. Imagen fornirà 10.000 dollari in borse di studio per supportare gli studenti nei campus di Concorde a Garden Grove, San Bernardino e San Diego, con piani per aumentare a 20.000 dollari entro la fine dell'anno.
Imagen, un'organizzazione di partenariato dentale con oltre 100 studi partner in 15 stati, punta a espandere il coinvolgimento con gli studenti di igiene dentale di Concorde in Florida e Texas attraverso visite ai campus e fiere del lavoro. La partnership arriva in un momento in cui si prevede che l'occupazione degli igienisti dentali crescerà 9% a livello nazionale dal 2023 al 2033, con la California che si aspetta una crescita specifica del 15,2% dal 2022 al 2032.
Imagen Dental Partners y Concorde Career Colleges han anunciado una asociación de soluciones laborales para abordar la demanda de higienistas dentales en California. Imagen proporcionará $10,000 en becas para apoyar a los estudiantes en los campus de Concorde en Garden Grove, San Bernardino y San Diego, con planes de aumentar a $20,000 más adelante este año.
Imagen, una Organización de Asociación Dental con más de 100 prácticas asociadas en 15 estados, tiene como objetivo expandir el compromiso con los estudiantes de higiene dental de Concorde en Florida y Texas a través de visitas al campus y ferias de empleo. La asociación surge en un momento en que se proyecta que el empleo de higienistas dentales crecerá 9% a nivel nacional desde 2023 hasta 2033, y California espera un crecimiento específico del 15.2% desde 2022 hasta 2032.
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15개 주에 걸쳐 100개 이상의 파트너 클리닉을 보유한 치과 파트너십 조직인 이미지는 플로리다와 텍사스의 콘코르드 치과 위생학 학생들과의 참여를 확대하기 위해 캠퍼스 방문 및 채용 박람회를 진행할 예정입니다. 이 파트너십은 2023년부터 2033년까지 치과 위생사 고용이 국가적으로 9% 성장할 것으로 예상되는 가운데 이루어지며, 캘리포니아는 2022년부터 2032년까지 15.2% 성장이 예상됩니다.
Imagen Dental Partners et Concorde Career Colleges ont annoncé un partenariat pour des solutions de main-d'œuvre afin de répondre à la demande d'hygiénistes dentaires en Californie. Imagen fournira 10 000 $ en bourses pour soutenir les étudiants des campus de Concorde à Garden Grove, San Bernardino et San Diego, avec des projets d'augmentation à 20 000 $ plus tard cette année.
Imagen, une organisation de partenariat dentaire avec plus de 100 pratiques partenaires dans 15 États, vise à renforcer l'engagement auprès des étudiants en hygiène dentaire de Concorde en Floride et au Texas par le biais de visites de campus et de salons de l'emploi. Ce partenariat intervient alors que l'emploi des hygiénistes dentaires devrait croître de 9 % au niveau national de 2023 à 2033, la Californie s'attendant à une croissance spécifique de 15,2 % de 2022 à 2032.
Imagen Dental Partners und Concorde Career Colleges haben eine Partnerschaft zur Lösung von Arbeitskräften bekannt gegeben, um der Nachfrage nach Zahnmedizinischen Fachangestellten in Kalifornien gerecht zu werden. Imagen wird 10.000 Dollar in Stipendien bereitstellen, um Studenten an den Concorde-Campus in Garden Grove, San Bernardino und San Diego zu unterstützen, mit dem Plan, später in diesem Jahr auf 20.000 Dollar zu erhöhen.
Imagen, eine Zahnarztpartnerschaftsorganisation mit über 100 Partnerpraxen in 15 Bundesstaaten, zielt darauf ab, die Zusammenarbeit mit den Zahnmedizin-Studenten von Concorde in Florida und Texas durch Campusbesuche und Karrieremessen zu erweitern. Die Partnerschaft entsteht zu einem Zeitpunkt, an dem die Beschäftigung von Zahnmedizinischen Fachangestellten voraussichtlich 9% landesweit von 2023 bis 2033 wachsen wird, wobei Kalifornien speziell ein Wachstum von 15,2% von 2022 bis 2032 erwartet.
- Partnership with 100+ dental practices across 15 states provides strong employment pipeline for graduates
- Planned expansion of scholarship program from $10,000 to $20,000 shows commitment to growth
- Strong industry growth projections: 15.2% in California (2022-2032) and 9% nationally (2023-2033)
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Imagen to provide scholarships to support Concorde dental hygiene students, initial investment of
Imagen Dental Partners is a Dental Partnership Organization (DPO) with over 100 partner practices in 15 states. Their collective ownership model fosters clinical autonomy and promotes excellence and innovation in dentistry.
Dr. Sameer Puri, Chief Clinical Officer of Imagen Dental Partners, commented, "At Imagen we recognize the importance of nurturing the next generation of clinicians, and several of our partners have graduates from Concorde that were well-prepared for the workforce, so it seemed like a natural fit. By providing these scholarships, Imagen is demonstrating our commitment to foster talent and empower individuals who are passionate about making a meaningful impact in healthcare."
"We're thrilled to partner with Imagen Dental Partners and are impressed with their unique business model. As a leading educator of dental hygienists in the nation, we're proud when our reputation leads new employers to partner with us on workforce solutions. Our students are grateful for the scholarship support, and we look forward to forging new employment pathways with Imagen for our graduates," said Kevin Prehn, president of Concorde Career Colleges.
Nationwide, employment of dental hygienists is projected to grow
In addition to the
To learn more about Concorde's dental hygiene program, visit concorde.edu/dental-programs/dental-hygiene.
1Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook for Dental Hygienists nationally, 2023-2033, viewed January 13, 2025.
2Source: California Employment Development Department, Employment Projections for Dental Hygienists in
About Concorde Career Colleges
Concorde Career Colleges, the healthcare division of Universal Technical Institute (www.uti.edu), (NYSE: UTI), operates 17 healthcare focused campuses across eight states and online under the brands Concorde Career College and Concorde Career Institute, preparing America's next generation of health care and dental professionals for rewarding careers. The Concorde blended education model combines online coursework with in-person lab classes and clinical settings. Concorde's 25 student-focused academic programs and personalized support prepares graduates for in-demand careers in nursing, dental, respiratory, diagnostic, and other healthcare roles. Concorde schools are accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and the Council on Occupational Education (COE). For more information, visit concorde.edu or uti.edu or, or visit us on LinkedIn at @Concorde Career Colleges and @UniversalTechnicalInstitute or on X (formerly Twitter) at @ConcordeCareer or @news_UTI.
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