KeyBank Utah granted $225,000 to NeighborWorks Salt Lake (NWSL), a Utah-based nonprofit organization that strengthens community neighborhoods and provides underserved people with job training for medical professions.
Salt Lake City, Utah, December 17, 2024
KeyBank has awarded a $225,000 grant to NeighborWorks Salt Lake (NWSL), a Utah-based nonprofit organization that strengthens community neighborhoods through housing, resident leadership, youth, and economic development opportunities. KeyBank’s grant will bolster NWSL’s CareerWorks program, which creates medical career readiness employment opportunities for diverse populations in the Salt Lake community.
CareerWorks offers specialized healthcare career training to lower-income diverse community members so they can secure employment and opportunities for career advancement.
“Programs like CareerWorks equip our community citizens with the confidence and skills needed to kickstart successful medical careers, offering sustainable employment and quality medical care for our Utah citizens,” said Drew Yergensen, KeyBank Utah market president. “KeyBank is honored to support this valuable and much-needed community initiative.”
NWSL began CareerWorks during the Covid pandemic to support a local hospital in employing a diverse workforce. The program offers various training programs, including phlebotomy, certified nursing assistant, medical translation and more, and has a 95% completion rate.
"NeighborWorks Salt Lake is grateful for KeyBank’s support of our CareerWorks program. This partnership is vital to our mission of building stronger, more inclusive communities by empowering individuals through career readiness in the healthcare sector,' said Maria Garciaz, CEO of NeighborWorks Salt Lake.
"CareerWorks not only opens doors to stable, meaningful employment for our diverse community members but also enriches our local healthcare system with skilled, compassionate professionals who represent the communities they serve. Together with KeyBank, we are creating pathways to opportunity and helping our neighbors thrive," Garciaz added.
NeighborWorks Salt Lake is a 47-year-old nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening communities throughout Salt Lake County by providing affordable housing, supporting resident leadership, and fostering youth and economic development. With a focus on creating sustainable, inclusive neighborhoods, NeighborWorks offers programs that empower individuals and families, enhance economic stability, and promote long-term community resilience. Through innovation and partnerships, such as the one with KeyBank Utah, NeighborWorks Salt Lake makes positive, lasting impact on the lives of thousands of residents each year.
For more information about NeighborWorks, visit www.nwsaltlake.org