WATERVILLE — Seven students successfully completed a collaborative program of 180 hours of a Certified Nurse’s Assistant training provided by workforce training partnerships with Western Maine Community Action at the CareerCenter in Lewiston and Mid-Maine Regional Adult Community Education in Waterville, according to a news release from Monica Millhime, WMCA regional employer assistant point.
The graduates include Deborah Bubar, Jessica Gyles, Kalynn Johnson, Crystal Rollins, Payge Shute, Trudy Turbide and Colby Moody.
Northern Light Continuing Care Lakewood in Waterville hosted a graduation ceremony at the facility on March 11 recognizing graduates as Certified Nurses Assistants. Desiree Knowles, NLH assistant director of Nursing welcomed administrators, staff and workforce partners to the pinning ceremony and presentation of certificates.
Commencement remarks were shared by Chris Miller, R.N. class/clinical instructor; Ryan Francis, administrator; Patricia Shuck, NLH director of Nursing; Monica Millhime, WMCA regional employer assistant point; Vicki Dyer, LPN; and Robin Doody, NLH talent acquisition specialist.
The classroom/clinical curriculum, in addition to an on-the-job training supported through WMCA/WIOA funding directly follows graduation. Students are empowered with the skills and knowledge essential to their specific job field.
“Working in healthcare is both challenging and rewarding. Training students so that they are prepared to handle all aspects of the work requires caring, knowledgeable trainers. We are grateful to our partners at Northern Light Health for their commitment to the students.” said Patti Saarinen, WMCA/WIOA site coordinator serving Androscoggin, Franklin, Oxford, Kennebec and Somerset counties, according to the release.
“It’s exciting to open doors for individuals looking for a new career opportunity. NLH Continuing Care Lakewood has done just that by partnering with WMCA and Adult Education to train and certify new Certified Nursing Assistants. This is a win-win for all,” said Doody.
The next class begins June 22. For more information, email Doody at rdoody@northernlight.org by May 1.
For more information about educational partnerships and opportunities, call 713-7045, find them on Facebook or visit wmca.org.
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