‘A jewel box of opportunity’ [Video]

CLEVELAND, Ohio — News 5 continues to follow the labor shortage—crippling industries across the United States.

Experts say we are at a tipping point in the healthcare field.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a shortage of nearly 200,000 nurses and 124,000 doctors by the 2030s.

Between burnout and retirements, recruitment efforts are underway to find the next generation of healthcare workers.

A Cleveland area non-profit that helps folks prepare for the workforce and enter the medical field has seen so much success and interest they’re looking to expand into a larger space.

“New Bridge Cleveland” just announced plans to transform an old school into a major healthcare training center.

New Bridge Cleveland officials are working to meet the growing need.

Their new future space is four times the size.

They say it’s vital as Cleveland is a major hub for medicine and hospitals.

A lot of the talent is untapped.

Their free program breaks down all financial barriers, and this move is the next right …