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Are you interested in a career in healthcare? The Community Learning Center's Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Program offers clinical experience and education. We partner with Quincy College.
The English language learning track of this program is for people who are learning English. There are two sessions each year: fall and spring.
Cambridge residents have priority. We also accept students who live in eligible cities in the Boston area. View the list of eligible cities when you sign up for an information session.
Come to an information session to learn more about our program!
Sign Up for an Information Session
Applications will be accepted through September 4, 2026.
Questions? Contact Yan Zheng at yzheng@cambridgema.gov or 617-299-9950.
The Community Learning Center (CLC) also offers a CNA Training program for people who are fluent in English. Learn more.
No, you do not need a high school diploma.
You need to have intermediate level English skills.
We offer two sessions each year:
Yes. This program is free for participants.
CLC pays for all fees. Required materials are provided. This includes:
The program is five months. If you enroll in the program, you must be able to attend for all five months.
The CNA prep classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Community Learning Center (5 Western Ave.) from 5 – 9 p.m.
The clinical classes meet at Quincy College.
Yes. We give priority to people living in Cambridge, but you can also apply for the program if you live in one of these MetroNorth cities:
If you don’t in one of these cities, you can find other CNA training programs through the MA Adult Education Help Desk.
This program is offered in partnership by the Cambridge Community Learning Center and Quincy College, which funding provided by the Public Adult Education of Massachusetts, MassSTEP, and the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). 
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