CNA Pathway Funding GRANTED! #WINNING
I sent this out to my school partners last week, but this is news that bears repeating.
Last week, Southeast Service Cooperative was notified that our CNA Pathway proposal will be funded through the Youth Skills Training (YST) Grant (from the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (MN DLI).
This new pathway is in partnership with Workforce Development, Inc. (WDI), South Central Service Cooperative and area employers. In this regional hybrid learning cohort, youth can receive an industry credential and paid work experience. Paid work experiences will also serve as a pipeline to fill entry level positions in skilled nursing facilities that fuel our local rural economies.
I and my fellow career navigators are currently working with high school counselors to identify students who: 1. have interest in a healthcare career, and 2. are eligible to receive priority placement in the fall 2021 cohort. Expect to hear more in the coming weeks as we finalize plans for the fall!