No-Cost Certified Nursing Assistant Course Starting in Sept.; Applications Available

No-Cost Certified Nursing Assistant Course Starting in Sept.; Applications Available

County, College Continue to Strengthen Workforce

Monticello, NY – Building upon the popularity and success of construction, auto repair, security guard, welding and electrician courses offered in the last two years, Sullivan County’s Center for Workforce Development (CWD) and SUNY Sullivan have teamed up once again to offer a practical skills course – this time to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – at no cost to up to 15 local residents who qualify.

“I thank the Legislature for devoting funding to our sixth initiative to provide local workers with practical, career-building skills that they’ll use right here in Sullivan County,” said CWD Director Loreen Gebelein. “Graduates will learn the skills necessary to be employable in this very much in-demand healthcare field, and they’ll need to commit to finding local employment in this field at the conclusion of the class.”

The 11-week program is being administered by the CWD, part of the Division of Community Resources. Open to County residents who are 18 or older, possess a high school diploma/GED and have a valid NYS driver’s license with reliable transportation, classes start September 8 and will be held every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 5:30-9 p.m. at SUNY Sullivan in Loch Sheldrake. (Note that a background check/fingerprinting are required.)

“This is hands-on training at our local college, and graduates of this program will be ready to take their clinicals in August,” said Community Resources Commissioner Laura Quigley. “I encourage anyone interested to contact us right away, as only 15 spots are available for this course.”

To find out more or to apply, contact the Center for Workforce Development at 845-794-3340.