AUGUSTA — The deadline to register for an assessment to be considered for a Certified Nurses Training program, free to qualified applicants, is Jan. 4.
Augusta Adult and Community Education, Togus VA Healthcare Systems, Western Maine Community Action, Western Maine Workforce Development and the Lewiston/Augusta CareerCenters are partnering to offer the CNA training.
An information session will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, at Augusta Adult and Community Education, 33 Union St., Augusta. Candidates must register online and set up an appointment for CASAS and ONET assessments. Appointments may be made by calling 207-626-2470. The deadline to register is Friday, Jan. 4.
The training will include work ready training followed by 12 weeks of classroom and clinical training to meet the requirements for CNA certification. The course, valued at $,2600 per participant, is no cost to candidates meeting eligibility requirement for WIOA funding provided by Western Maine Community Action. Requirements/eligibility criteria are 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. For more information, call 207-626-2470.
PHOTO: Training partners Zane Clement, Augusta Adult and Community Education director; Helen Emery, Adult Education administrative assistant; Monica Millhime, Western Maine Community Action employment and training business specialist; and Athena Briggs, WMCA employment and training specialist met recently to finalize the training schedule and orientation agenda for the upcoming Certified Nursing Assistant Training. (Melinda Quirion, AACE, photo)
