We are a community impact organization and believe in the merger of Technology Development plus Workforce Development plus Community Development to advance health factors and health outcomes for all. We have qualifications across Payer, Provider, and Health Technology services through for-profit and nonprofit settings.
We experience first-hand the need and opportunity to advance health factors and innovative solutions to improve community health for all. And while we acknowledge the challenge in introducing novel and innovative, technology-based solutions to the existing eco-system, we also believe that training and technology can be a great equalizer in healthcare access, patient empowerment and improved health outcomes.
Assisting Reentry Citizens to Find Jobs
In partnership with the University of Maryland Medical Center downtown and midtown campuses, this program recruits Baltimore City based reentry citizens, places them into community service activities with payment stipends, offers training and coaching, and provides placement opportunity into entry level positions in healthcare settings.
Data Science & Youth Apprenticeship
Health Tech Alley is the employer sponsor of an approved program through the State Departments of Labor and Education. Participants explore Analytics and Data Science careers through achievement of an industry credential, completion of work-based learning activities and research projects, and delivery of services to small business and nonprofit customers.
Healthcare Fundamentals Training for Jobs
HTA partnered with Howard Community College and Pass IT On to train workers to fill high need roles in Health settings. This healthcare fundamentals and digital literacy training and certification program assists underemployed and unemployed workers gain knowledge in technology literacy, patient intake, active listening, teaming, and career success skills.
Building Telehealth Capacity for Clinics
HTA partnered with Zane Networks and MedChi to conduct a telehealth webinar series to help providers in underserved communities better serve their patients. Topics included an overview of legislation, reimbursement, and real-world telehealth in peer practices; using telehealth to improve healthcare access; and using partnerships to advance and coordinate care.
Optimizing EHRs for Health Centers
Leveraging federal grant funds and in collaboration with Clinovations Healthcare and Huron Consulting, HTA helped facilitate system upgrades and enhancements at multiple MD and DC based ferally qualified health centers. This included platform technical upgrades, addressing operational pain points, clinical documentation and end-user satisfaction.
Mentoring to Advance Social Impact Entrepreneurs
HTA has undertaken numerous coaching and mentoring activities in the Healthcare and Tech startup ecosystems through the Maryland Tech Council VMS, NWF Startup Showcase, Maryland Innovation Center Pitch Competitions, Loyola University's Baltipreneurs Accelerator, Upsurge Equitech, UMD’s Grid Pitch, J&J/VilCap’s HealthEquity program, and others.
Direct Care Workforce Innovation
Through funding from the MD DOL, HTA offers braided funding and workforce support services for workers and employers to meet community and patient healthcare needs. Through defined employer collaboratives and in the occupations of CNA/GNA, nursing assistant, and personal aides, we offer support for recruiting, training, certifications, OJT, supportive services, etc.
Career Pathways for Entry-Level Healthcare
Through funding from the MD DOL, HTA offers a variety of training and placement services to help worker credentials and meet employer needs in entry-level roles across administration, direct care and health technology occupations. Job placement opportunities have included large medical systems, healthcare agencies, adjacent community impact organizations.
HBCU Student Fellowships
With support from a federally funded US EDA grant, HBCU Teams from Bowie State, Morgan State and Howard University designed and implemented community health projects: built community garden, launched diabetes decision support tool, designed mobile health app, increased nonprofit donor registry, raised awareness for a special population health condition.
Assisting Vulnerable Populations with Jobs
Health Tech Alley helped graduating clients in substance use and behavioral health facilities with their post treatment workforce plans. On site at Helping Up Mission, Tru Healing, and New Life Recovery Centers, HTA partnered with Pass IT On, a technology training provider, and the University of Maryland Medical Center to build a pipeline of career services and job placement.
Youth Careers through Social Capital
With funding through Howard County’s Youth Employment Program (YEP!), Social Capital Builders partnered with Health Tech Alley to implement a novel youth engagement program to prepare young adults for success in college and the world of work, utilizing SCB’s Opportunity Connections Academy for cohorts aged 17-21 create key industry connections and mentors.
Apprenticeships for Immigrants and New Americans
Health Tech Alley advised the Asian American Center of Frederick on a recent federal award to provide pre- and registered apprenticeship opportunities. Working in partnership with AACF, state and local agencies, employers and other CBOS, we are providing technical and business assistance in recruitment and access to career paths for this critical Maryland population, including technology enablement.
Digital Marketing and Development for Nonprofits
Through our Youth Apprenticeship program and in partnership with Maryland State and Howard County government agencies and multiple funders and supporters, Health Tech Alley is helping nonprofits optimize their digital presence and introducing emerging analytics and data science practices to these critical community-based service providers.
State-based Infrastructure for Youth Apprenticeships
As a member-consortium of like-minded nonprofits (including Carroll Technology & Innovation Council) and the Maryland Center for Construction Engineering and Innovation, we launched the Maryland Apprenticeship Connector. This initiative, funded through the Maryland State Department of Education, provides technical and business assistance to employers and career seekers.
Support for Disabled Populations
Health Tech Alley is providing technical and business assistance to advance support for this disadvantaged population. This assistance includes include access to community resources, free complex durable medical equipment and improved access to primary care. Engagement incudes strategic planning, community partner development, and community funding cultivation.