b'Badgeof honorCorporate and nonprofit partners combine strengths to fill a medical assistant shortage, bolster our local workforce and help families thrive.Jessica Wilsey lowers her head to her chest, holding her employee badge between her thumb and forefinger. She takes a moment to contemplate its significance.When they handed me this, I felt on the top of the world, she says, gratitude flowing from her eyes.Jessica is a recent graduate of Cone Healths Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Academy, a workforce development program made possible through a collaboration with the United Way of Greater Greensboro and Truist Foundation.The badge unlocks the door to a meaningful career, at last.In November, Jessica signed a two-year contract to join the team at LeBauer Primary Care at MedCenter High Point. Still, she can hardly believe its true. Housed inside the YWCA Greensboro, the United Ways Family Success Center provides long-term coaching to families, including Jessica and her three children. As Cone Health strategizes to build a pipeline of medical professionals, United Way and Truist Foundation are crucial donors and partners. Combined, their gift exceeds half a 16Cone Health Philanthropy'