Augusta Adult and Community Education, Togus V.A. Medical Center, Western Maine Community Action, Western Maine Workforce Development, and the Career Center are partnering to offer a Certified Nursing Assistant Training.
The Informational Session will be held Wednesday, April 8th from 9:00 am until Noon at Togus VA Medical Center, 1 VA Center, Augusta.
Candidates must register online and call to set up an appointment for CASAS and ONET assessments. You may set up your appointment by calling 626-2470. The deadline for registering is no later than April 2, 2020.
This training encompasses 21st Century WorkReady skills, certified nursing theory and lab classes and hands on clinical training. This program meet the requirements for C.N.A. certification.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will be guaranteed an interview at Togus VA Medical Center.
The course, valued at $2,600.00 per participant, is no cost to candidates meeting eligibility requirement for WIOA funding provided by Western Maine Community Action.
Requirements/eligibility criteria:
Augusta Adult and Community Education application; WMCA pre-eligibility form; proof of age (at least 18 years old; high school diploma (or equivalency); two letters of reference; background checks; reading/math CASAS assessments; confidentiality release form; interviews; and availability for all scheduled training.