The document discusses a $3.3 million grant from the US Department of Labor to support medical simulation training programs at six colleges across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Alabama over 48 months. It aims to provide new pathways to healthcare careers and better occupational outcomes through simulation training. Medical simulation involves developing models that represent real-world healthcare systems and processes to simulate their operation over time. The BOOST program employs a Medical Simulation Specialist with over 20 years of medical experience who will work to expand allied health programs, partner with local hospitals, pursue accreditation, and engage sponsors to give students a boost in excelling in healthcare careers through simulation-based training.