Core Insights - The government has initiated specialized training programs for long-term care, creating new job opportunities in the elder care sector, making elder care workers a popular profession [1] Group 1: Training Programs - A new training class for elder care workers has commenced in Wujia Town, Henan Province, consisting of 13 days of theoretical and practical lessons, attracting over 30 local villagers [1] - The training is designed based on market demand, with a noticeable increase in younger participants and male involvement in the elder care industry [5] Group 2: Employment Opportunities - The employment rate for trained elder care workers is very high, with some institutions pre-booking outstanding trainees for future employment [5] - In the first half of the year, over 700 elder care workers have been trained in Luoyang City, with graduates finding jobs in hospitals, elder care facilities, and providing in-home services [7] Group 3: Industry Demand - There is a significant shortage of elder care workers in facilities, with training institutions supplying well-prepared candidates to meet this demand [7] - The local human resources department emphasizes a "two proximity" principle in training, ensuring that training locations and job opportunities are close to each other, addressing both employment needs and staffing shortages in elder care institutions [7]