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CareAcademy, the leading provider of caregiver training and compliance technology, is proud to announce a collaborative research project with the Center for Community Health and Evaluation (CCHE). This initiative will evaluate CareAcademy’s newly developed Safety Specialist Certificate Program (SSCP) and its impact on caregiver confidence, patient outcomes, and healthcare cost savings.

CareAcademy, the leading provider of caregiver training and compliance technology, announces 2025 strategic priorities and reflects on an extraordinary year of growth, product innovations, and recognition in 2024. The company continues to solidify its position as a key driver of transformation in the healthcare industry.

CareAcademy, the pioneering care enablement platform for home care, home health and senior living organizations is excited to announce its new partnership with Amada Senior Care, a leading name in senior care services with more than 150 locations. Through this strategic collaboration, Amada Senior Care will now provide its franchise locations with access to CareAcademy's comprehensive training, upskilling and compliance management solution. With a strong reputation built over decades of compassionate service, Amada Senior Care aims to enhance its caregiver training programs with a best-in-class platform designed to increase quality of care and employee retention.

CareAcademy, a leading provider of online professional development for caregivers, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new Spanish user experience. The new, fully-translated Spanish platform is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at providing caregivers with comprehensive training and support in their preferred language and increasing the workforce capacity to provide the highest quality of care for Spanish-speaking care recipients.

CareAcademy, the leading provider of caregiver training solutions, is delighted to announce the appointment of Steven Goldschmidt as the company's new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). In his role, Goldschmidt will be responsible for driving revenue growth, accelerating sales and account management, and spearheading the expansion into new markets.

CareAcademy, the care enablement platform, today announced the appointment of three highly experienced executives to its leadership team. To support the company's growth strategy, Laura Bottino will serve as chief financial officer, Kristin Relyea will take on the role of vice president of product, design and engineering, and Tracy Huckabee is joining as vice president of content and quality.

Inc. magazine today revealed that CareAcademy, the care enablement platform, is No. 50 on its third annual Inc. 5000 Regionals: Northeast list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing Northeast private companies, based in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Born of the annual Inc. 5000 franchise, this regional list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the Northeast economy’s most dynamic segment–its independent small businesses.

CareAcademy, the leading care enablement platform for home care and home health organizations, today announced that it has completed the strategic acquisition of assets from NextStep, an innovative digital healthcare training and job placement company for certified nursing assistants (CNAs). CareAcademy will acquire NextStep’s video-based content and learning management technology to expand its footprint as the training solution of choice across the caregiver ecosystem.

CareAcademy, the care enablement platform, has been named to the Inc. 2022 Best in Business list in the Education category for a second consecutive year. Inc.’s Best in Business Awards honor companies that have made an extraordinary impact in their fields and on society.

CareAcademy, the leading care enablement platform for home care and home health organizations, announced today that Comfort Keepers® has renewed its relationship with CareAcademy. Comfort Keepers, a leading provider of in-home care with more than 700 offices worldwide, will be able to offer franchisees broader access to CareAcademy’s mobile-first platform to aid in caregiver onboarding, training and compliance management.

CareAcademy, the leading care enablement platform for home care and home health organizations, today announced a $20 million strategic investment round. The round was led by Goldman Sachs Asset Management, with participation from MassMutual through the MM Catalyst Fund, Impact America Fund, Rethink Education, Unseen Capital, First Trust Capital Partners, LLC and prior investors. The investment is part of Goldman Sachs’ One Million Black Women initiative, a $10 billion commitment to narrow opportunity gaps and impact the lives of Black women over the next decade. The new funding will be used to accelerate product development and data measurement capabilities while furthering the company's mission to unlock the unmet potential of caregiving in home and community-based services.

CareAcademy, the leading care enablement platform for home care and home health organizations, today announced the release of 240+ hours of continuing education for state-licensed occupational and physical therapists. This offering deepens CareAcademy’s training solution for the home health industry—a critical component to recruiting and retaining healthcare workers as staffing needs continue to accelerate.

CareAcademy, the leading home care and home health workforce empowerment platform provider, has been named to the Inc. 2021 Best in Business list in the education category. Inc.’s Best in Business Awards honor companies that have gone above and beyond to make a positive impact.

CareAcademy, the leading home care and home health workforce empowerment platform provider, today released the results of its inaugural research report focusing on the educational and career aspirations of caregivers. The report, “Education Pathways for Caregivers: An Untapped Opportunity for Employers,” is based on a survey of 1,500 caregivers nationwide, providing insights on caregivers’ interest in pursuing further education, the barriers they face in doing so, and the role of employers in workers’ educational attainment. Most significantly, the data signals caregivers’ overwhelming preference to work for, and to stay with, agencies that provide resources for ongoing education.

CareAcademy, the leading home care and home health workforce empowerment platform, today announced the addition of two vice presidents to its leadership team overseeing engineering and sales.

CareAcademy, provider of the leading home care and home health workforce empowerment platform, today announced the addition of over 30 continuing education courses for agency administrators to its training library. The approved courses, which are accredited by the National Association of Long Term Care Administrator Boards (NAB), enable administrators to renew their state licensure and ensure the highest quality of agency management and client care.

CareAcademy, maker of the leading home care and home health workforce empowerment platform, announced the availability of training resources to enable healthcare employers to meet the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s (OSHA) COVID-19 emergency temporary standard (ETS). The mandate, which went into effect in June 2021, includes a requirement to train direct care workers on safety measures to help control the spread of COVID-19.

Inc. magazine today revealed that CareAcademy, maker of the leading home care and home health workforce empowerment platform, ranked No. 1507 on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses.

CareAcademy, the leading home care and home health workforce empowerment platform, today announced the appointment of Robyn Lunsford as Senior Vice President of Operations. Lunsford brings over a decade of experience building and operationalizing high-growth companies for scale in the healthcare market. In her role, Lunsford will build out CareAcademy’s strategic operations and research foundation to support the company’s rapidly accelerating growth.

CareAcademy, the leading home care and home health workforce empowerment platform, today announced the formation of its inaugural board of trusted advisors. The CareAcademy Advisory Board brings together a comprehensive set of expertise from business leaders spanning senior care, caregiving, training, and education.

CareAcademy, the leading home care and home health workforce empowerment platform, today announced the launch of the “CAREer Path Initiative,” an all-encompassing program designed to address critical industry constraints and attract more workers into the profession. In addition to helping accelerate new entrants into the field, the program will extend college credit to thousands of direct care workers as they complete professional training within the CareAcademy platform for no additional charge.