John Braun, Washington's Republican minority leader, emphasizes the need for increased training for health professionals to address the aging population of Washington, dubbed the 'silver tsunami.' With declining enrollment at Evergreen State College attributed to complicated federal aid processes, he advocates for leveraging educational resources to meet healthcare needs. Braun notes that current enrollment levels at Evergreen mirror figures from 1982 and are significantly lower than in the early 2010s. He urges fellow lawmakers to focus on enhancing educational opportunities to support older constituents and expand the workforce in healthcare.
Braun highlights the urgent need for increased education and training for health workers to support Washington's aging population, referred to as the 'silver tsunami.'
He emphasizes the declining enrollment at Evergreen State College, connecting it to a more complex federal student aid process and the necessity for revitalized educational strategies.
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