Health Care

Types of jobs I can get with this certificate

What you get out of the training

Eligibility

18 years of age or older
At or below 200% of poverty
Struggling with lack of stable housing
Been unemployed for 26 or more weeks in the past 52 weeks
Identifies as a person of color
Lacks a high school diploma
Has a disability and can do the work of a CNA with or without accommodations
Has limited English or math proficiency, approximately reading at 5th grade level
Has a criminal record that is not disqualifying to work as a Certified Nursing Assistant
Complete program assessments
Committed to finding full-time employment
Physically able to stand for an 8-hour shift, bend, and lift.
Must be willing to provide personal cares. Personal Cares are assisting a person with bathing, dressing, toileting, feeding as the person cannot do these things themselves.
Must be able to pass a Department of Human Services criminal background check – no felonies or offenses such as theft or assault within the last 7-10 years. Petty Misdemeanors are ok and wouldn’t disqualify a person.

This occupation is currently in high demand in the Twin Cities with a median hourly wage of $19.30/hour and a 4.2% growth in the 7 county Twin Cities area (10 year Regional Projections for the period ending 2030 from MN Department of Employment and Development).