Capella University Announces Partnership with Leading Health Care Provider Fraser to Supply a Pipeline of Qualified Behaviora...
January 08 2020 - 12:00PM
Business Wire
Partnership aims to solve crucial skills gap
and meet the evolving education needs of clinicians
Capella University, a leader in online higher education for
working adults, is partnering with Fraser, Minnesota’s largest
provider of early childhood mental health and autism support
services, to provide a talent pipeline of highly qualified Capella
learners and alumni, specifically within the Applied Behavior
Analysis field, to fill Fraser’s open positions, which include
full-time roles as well as practicum, and internship positions.
According to the CDC, one (1) in 59 American children are
identified as having an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) diagnosis.
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is a widely accepted treatment for
ASD; however, research shows that as ASD prevalence increases, the
demand for certified behavioral analysts has also significantly
increased, implying a shortage of these professionals.
In order to alleviate this industry skills gap and meet the
evolving education needs of clinicians, Fraser will promote Capella
University’s program offerings to its current employees;
specifically, the University’s graduate certificates, bachelor’s,
master’s, and doctoral degrees in the ABA field.
“As our workforce needs evolve, we’re thrilled to partner with
Capella University to expand our applicant pool and fill open
roles,” said Pat Pulice, Vice President of Integrated Healthcare.
“We’re looking forward to the wealth of new applicants as well as
the opportunity to promote Capella’s degree programs to our current
employees to strengthen their knowledge and ultimately better serve
our over 13,000 clients.”
Capella University and its parent company, Strategic Education,
Inc. (SEI) are committed to this effort.
“Upskilling and life-long learning are imperative to a
successful organization, specifically in the healthcare industry,”
said Jennifer Dixson Hoff, SEI’s Senior Vice President of Portfolio
Strategy. Hoff serves as the executive sponsor of the Fraser
partnership with Capella University. “We are delighted to provide
Fraser with a pathway to highly qualified clinicians. This
partnership perfectly aligns with SEI’s mission to enable economic
mobility for our graduates and learners, and we are eager to see
the positive results for both organizations.”
In addition to ABA, Capella is also promoting the Fraser
initiative to learners and alumni who have completed or are pursing
certificates as well as bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degrees in
a variety of disciplines such as Clinical Psychology, Social Work,
Play Therapy, Clinical Mental Health Counseling, and Marriage and
Family Therapy to align with the wide spectrum of Fraser’s
services.
About Capella University: Capella University
(www.capella.edu) is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Founded in 1993, the university is dedicated to providing flexible,
professionally aligned online degree programs designed to help
working adults advance in their careers. Known for its commitment
to learner success, academic quality and innovations in online
education, Capella pioneered competency-based direct assessment
programs, allowing learners to learn at their own pace. For more
information, call 1.888.CAPELLA (888.227.3552).
About Strategic Education, Inc.: Strategic Education,
Inc. (NASDAQ: STRA) is dedicated to enabling economic mobility
through education. We serve students through a range of educational
opportunities that include: Strayer University and Capella
University (separate institutions that are each regionally
accredited), which collectively offer flexible and affordable
associate, certificate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral
programs; a Top 25 Princeton Review-ranked online MBA program
through the Jack Welch Management Institute; self-paced
college-level, general education courses through Sophia; customized
degrees for corporations through Degrees@Work; and non-degree web
and mobile application development courses through DevMountain,
Generation Code, Hackbright Academy, and The New York Code + Design
Academy. These programs help our students prepare for success in
today’s jobs and find a path to bettering their lives.
About Fraser: Fraser is the Upper Midwest’s premier
provider of autism services and Minnesota’s largest provider of
early childhood mental health services. With a continuum of
services that provide healthcare, housing, education and employment
services, the organization helps children, teens, adults and
families with special needs live life to the fullest potential. To
learn more, visit fraser.org.
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