Jefferson Faculty has partnered with Bethesda Well being Group to start out a brand new licensed nursing assistant apprenticeship program that may assist folks enter the medical area, mentioned Lora Warner, director of workforce and employment companies for the school.
This system, which begins Feb. 20, will permit college students to “earn cash whereas they be taught,” Warner mentioned.
He mentioned the deadline to use for enrollment in this system is February 13.
Warner mentioned those that enroll within the faculty's CNA program will take lessons on the Jefferson Faculty Arnold campus whereas finishing 2,000 hours of on-the-job coaching by way of Bethesda Well being Group, after which they may obtain a certificates from the Division of Labor. from the USA, in addition to their CNA certification.
Warner mentioned these within the apprenticeship program might be paid for his or her on-the-job coaching and can “begin at $13 an hour and enhance to $16, plus bonuses and pay differentials.”
He mentioned apprenticeship applications are “gaining traction in Missouri.”
Warner mentioned apprenticeships have been supplied within the trades up to now, however at the moment are additionally out there within the healthcare sector.
“We now have a CNA program for prime colleges by way of our ATS, however this apprenticeship program is for adults,” Warner mentioned. “It’s a path for adults to turn into CNAs. “It’s a non-credit program that may permit them to work as a CNA.”
CNAs should have 75 hours of classroom coaching and 100 hours of medical expertise earlier than taking the check for state certification, he mentioned.
Warner mentioned those that full the CNA apprenticeship program may have job alternatives.
“The CNA is a gateway (to the nursing area),” she mentioned. “Hospitals have began hiring CNAs, however traditionally it has been the long-term care services (who rent them). It's sort of the equal of a affected person care assistant.
“They’re serving to folks eat, gown and go to the toilet. Additionally, bathe. “They assist with the wants of day by day dwelling.”
He mentioned these behind the apprenticeship program imagine it can assist fill a necessity within the space.
“There may be loads of want for CNAs,” Warner mentioned.
He mentioned these keen on this system ought to contact Jefferson Faculty.
“The utmost for this system at any given time is 15 college students,” Warner mentioned.
Tuition is free for many who qualify, he added.
“They should qualify financially. Not everybody qualifies,” Warner mentioned.
He mentioned Jefferson Faculty lately acquired a $7,000 Missouri Apprentice Prepared grant to assist apprentices.
“We will even make the most of funding sources, similar to SkillUp, which helps tuition for certified SNAP recipients, and WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Alternative Act) in partnership with the Arnold Job Middle to assist cowl tuition prices for people certified,” he mentioned.
Eileen Caffey, director of recruiting and worker relations for Bethesda Well being Group, which gives senior care and companies in St. Louis, agreed that there’s a want for a brand new stream of CNAs.
“Bethesda is keen on investing in individuals who have the compassion to look after others,” Caffey mentioned. “For that cause, we’re blissful to take part and provides folks the chance to receives a commission whereas they be taught.
“Completely, there’s a critical scarcity of people that may be medical carers within the space. “I believe this can be a nice alternative for folks keen on healthcare careers.”
For data, contact Warner at 636-481-3144 or labor@jeffco.edu.