2/10: Free CNA Training classes for low income individuals (Dumfries, VA)
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Dumfries, VA, DC added on
01-21-12
Starting in February of 2012, ACTS is partnering with Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC) to provide free Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training classes to 10 motivated low-income PWC residents.
The need for CNAs, particularly at nursing homes is on the rise due to high turnover rates and the retirement of baby boomers. Over the next 7 years, the Virginia Employment Commission projects that "health care support" occupations in Prince William County will grow faster than any other occupational cluster. CNA jobs are entry level, starting at an average of $12, and provide a stepping stone for further opportunities in the medical field.
All course fees, books, and materials will be free of charge. Students will be responsible for arranging their own daycare and transportation to and from the site.
Class will meet every Friday and Saturday from February 10 to April 14th.
The schedule will be:
Fridays 6:00pm - 10:30pm
Saturdays 8:30 AM -- 5:30 pm
Course will be 130 hours of intensive training, and will cover all basic CNA skills.
To be eligible, candidates, must:
1) Be a resident of Prince William County (PWC)
2) Have a High school Diploma or GED
3) Be fluent in the English language.
4) Be able to attend 100% of classes.
5)Be within 30% or below of the Area Median Income (AMI) for PWC.
6) Be BLS CPR certified by the clinical portion of the class. You can be considered without the certification, but you must obtain if accepted.
There are three parts to the application process:
1) Phone screening to confirm eligibility
2) Written application
3) Interview
Referrals: If you are referring a client of your organization, please complete the Assessment screening form, and fax it to (703) 221-3585, or e-mail rspence@actspwc.org. Assessments can also be delivered to my mailbox at 3900 Acts Lane Dumfries, VA.
We will be conducting rolling interviews until we have found the right candidates. If you are interested in being considered for this program please contact:
Rachel Spence
Phone: (703) 441-8606 Ext. 208
E-mail: rspence@actspwc.org Location: Dumfries, VA
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