About JAWS

JAWS - Taking a Bite out of Long-Term Care Workforce Crisis

About JAWS

Jumpstart Aging Workforce Solutions (JAWS) is an innovative initiative housed at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS), dedicated to addressing the unique challenges facing the long-term care workforce in El Paso County. Funded by El Paso County through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), JAWS aims to enhance the well-being, retention, and effectiveness of professionals in this critical sector.
Our mission is to support and empower long-term care providers through evidence-based strategies, collaborative partnerships, and workforce development programs. We believe that by investing in the people who care for our aging population, we can create sustainable solutions that lead to better outcomes for both caregivers and those they serve.
Through targeted research, community engagement, and educational opportunities, JAWS works to improve job satisfaction, reduce burnout, and promote career advancement within the long-term care industry. Together, we are building a stronger, more resilient aging workforce. 

Mission and Vision

  • Mission Statement
    Mission Statement
    Develop a community model to build awareness and communicate rewarding career opportunities in long-term-care resulting in increased recruitment and retention for the El Paso County long-term care workforce to provide quality care. 
  • Vision Statement
    Vision Statement
    El Paso County will lead Colorado in demonstrating the importance of long-term care as an important part of Community which offers rewarding careers for an intergenerational workforce. 
  • Grant Team
    Grant Team
    Meet the team behind JAWS!
 

JAWS - A Community Conversation