Healthcare Training Grant Opportunities

The Waukesha-Ozaukee-Washington Workforce Development Board is currently recruiting individuals now through April 2015 who are pursuing vocational studies for a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

Healthcare careers are in demand and there is a need for trained and skilled individuals to enter the workforce. The Health Profession Opportunity Grant (HPOG) offers:

• Paid Certified Nursing Assistant training
• Assistance with books, fees, supplies, uniforms or tools
• Career coaching, job preparation, job search assistance and more!

CNA students will learn basic nursing tasks for caring for patients in hospitals, long-term care facilities and homes in just 120 hours (about 2 weeks). Specific skills taught include: medically oriented tasks, personal care, mobility, maintaining a safe environment and more!

Interested individuals are encouraged to contact the following Waukesha-Ozaukee-Washington Workforce Development representative to learn more:

• Brian Luera: 262-695-6222 or via email at bluera@wctc.edu