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Are you interested in a career in healthcare? The Community Learning Center' s Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Program offers hands-on experience and education to help you start a career as a healthcare professional. The program is offered in partnership with Labouré College of Healthcare in Milton. It offers two tracks: one for English language learners and one for Cambridge residents who are advanced or fluent in English.
The CNA Training Program provides:
In-person and online learning
Hands-on clinical experience at top hospitals and health clinics
Dual enrollment at Labouré College of Healthcare in Milton
Free transportation to Labouré's campus
Job readiness classes, support searching for and applying for jobs in healthcare
Program graduates earn:
Home Health Aide (HHA) Certificate
Alzheimer's / Dementia Care Certificate
CPR/AED Certificate
Certificate of Completion for Nursing Assistant Training Program at Labouré College of Healthcare
Free registration for the Massachusetts State Nursing Exam to become state-certified nursing assistant
Two program tracks:
Track for participants who are English Language Learners
Must be an English language learner (intermediate level or higher).
Must be able to work in the U.S. (have a valid work permit, resident card, or be a US Citizen).
Priority given to Cambridge residents. Open to residents of cities in the MetroNorth area (view sign up form for details).
Schedule
Includes classes to improve English and math skills.
Runs twice a year: September to January and February to June
Classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Community Learning Center from 5 - 9 p.m. and on Thursdays at Labouré College in Milton from 4 - 9 p.m. (free transportation provided)
Learn More: Sign Up for an Information Session!
Questions? Contact Yan Zheng at yzheng@cambridgema.gov or call 617-299-9950.
Track for participants who are advanced or fluent in English
Must be a Cambridge resident to apply.
Must be able to work in the U.S. (have a valid work permit, resident card, or be a US Citizen).
Priority given to members of the American-born Black community.
Schedule
Runs once a year: March to June.
Classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Community Learning Center from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. and on Fridays at Labouré College in Milton from 9:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (free transportation provided)
Learn More: Sign Up for an Information Session!
Questions? Contact CLC@cambridgema.gov or 617-349-6363.
The Community Learning Center’s CNA Training Programs and IT Training Program are funded through the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education / MassSTEP