Participants
Immigrants ages 19-60+ | predominantly female | predominantly people of color
Begin your career in healthcare as a Nurse Aide! Our 14-week full-time program is built specifically to prepare nonnative English speakers to start a new career in direct patient care. Our hybrid learning environment includes 100 hours of workplace English classes and covers topics to prepare students to pass the state certification exam like anatomy, medical terminology, and customer service. All trainees will access classes, an in person clinical externship, and individualized job coaching at no cost! All trainees will receive a $1200 stipend.
Immigrants ages 19-60+ | predominantly female | predominantly people of color
English
35
14 weeks
No
1/20/2025 -- 4/25/2025
4/14/2025 -- 7/18/2025
6/30/2025 -- 10/3/2025
9/15/2025 -- 12/19/2025
| Hours | Activity Type | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:00am-4:15pm | Nursing Assistant classes (English, Medical Terminology, Anatomy) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Breaks for Winter and April School vacations (1 week in duration each).
CORI check | SORI check | Drug Testing | High school diploma/GED/HiSET | Immunizations/Health Records | Ability pass reading, English Comp and Math assessment | Must be eligible to work in USA
Yes
Closed or sealed cases only
Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification as a Nursing Assistant | CPR Certification | MA State Certified Nursing Assistant License | JVS Certificate of completion for classes completed | Stackable Credential(s) | Employment/Promotion | Basic skills gain | Industry skills gain
| Participant Support Category | All participants | As needed |
|---|---|---|
| DTA SNAP Child Care Referral | ✓ | |
| DTA SNAP Transportation Support | ✓ | |
| Test/License Fees | ✓ | |
| Books/Supplies | ✓ | |
| Clothing/Uniforms | ✓ | |
| Computer and Internet | ✓ |
No
Stipend
$1200 - 50% mid-way through program, 50% upon graduation from the training program
JVS, ArLab, 122 Arlington Street, Boston, MA 02116, USA
Accessible via MBTA Green and Orange Lines, Silver Line and multiple bus routes.
Yes
617-399-3131
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