Join Caminos CNA and become a bilingual Certified Nursing Assistant!
The Caminos CNA Program is a 5-month training offered in partnership with Madison College and the United Way HIRE Initiative. Selected participants will receive a scholarship, case management support and, an ELL-supported Nursing Assistant class at Madison College.
As a training participant, you will develop skills in the following areas:
- Job Readiness (resume, cover letter, and interview skills)
- Digital Literacy, Financial Literacy
- Hands-on Training
- Professional Development
- Civic Engagement
You will also connect with potential employers and explore career opportunities in the health care sector.
Selected participants in Dane County will receive a scholarship as well as case managed support for them to complete an ESL-supported Nursing Assistant program at Madison College. The goal is to obtain Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification as well as obtain employment in the healthcare setting. The scholarship will support the following: tuition, books, computer software training, and career placement assistance.
As part of the program, participants will complete the following evening and weekend sessions:
As part of the program, participants will complete the following evening and weekend sessions:
- 4 weeks of ESL Class Support
- 8 weeks of the CNA program curriculum
- 4 weeks of computer instruction, "soft skills", and leadership development
- 1 week of State Certification preparation
- Employment Placement support with the assistance of an Employment Advisory Council
- Follow-up case management for 6 months up to 1 year
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For more information, please contact: CNA Career Pathway Specialist Monica G. Caldwell Monica@micentro.org 608-716-9265 |
Success Story: Isela Carrillo
Isela Carrillo graduated in 2010 from West High School. After overcoming many barriers, she decided to apply to the Caminos 1.0 scholarship through Centro Hispano of Dane County. In her initial scholarship application she stated, "I never give up on what I think is best for my future. I always take education very seriously. For example, I finished high school with me being a teen mom." As an unemployed mother of two children, at the time 8 and 4 years of age, she committed to Centro Hispano's Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program. She began coursework in September of 2015 and successfully completed the Caminos 1.0 program in late December of last year. She then applied for her state exam, passed on January 21st of 2016, and now has her Certified Nursing Assistant license. Isela decided to continue her education through her participation in our Caminos 2.0 program. Participants in this program must complete 70 hours of leadership and professional development. Isela completed all 70 hours by the end of January of this year. Furthermore, she completed the course scoring the highest amongst her peers on her final examination. Her hard work and dedication has paid off. Thanks to the United Way HIRE Initiative Isela has been able to gain the necessary education, skills, and knowledge to advance from an unemployed mother to beginning a career at UW-Hospital and Clinics earning $14.15 per hour as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Knowing all that Centro has done for her over this past year, Isela continues to come back and serve as a spokesperson for our employment programs here. She not only spoke at our graduation ceremony in May, but will be assisting with new marketing strategies in partnership with UW-Hospital & Clinics. We are excited to see how far she has come and look forward to her future success.
Isela Carrillo graduated in 2010 from West High School. After overcoming many barriers, she decided to apply to the Caminos 1.0 scholarship through Centro Hispano of Dane County. In her initial scholarship application she stated, "I never give up on what I think is best for my future. I always take education very seriously. For example, I finished high school with me being a teen mom." As an unemployed mother of two children, at the time 8 and 4 years of age, she committed to Centro Hispano's Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program. She began coursework in September of 2015 and successfully completed the Caminos 1.0 program in late December of last year. She then applied for her state exam, passed on January 21st of 2016, and now has her Certified Nursing Assistant license. Isela decided to continue her education through her participation in our Caminos 2.0 program. Participants in this program must complete 70 hours of leadership and professional development. Isela completed all 70 hours by the end of January of this year. Furthermore, she completed the course scoring the highest amongst her peers on her final examination. Her hard work and dedication has paid off. Thanks to the United Way HIRE Initiative Isela has been able to gain the necessary education, skills, and knowledge to advance from an unemployed mother to beginning a career at UW-Hospital and Clinics earning $14.15 per hour as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Knowing all that Centro has done for her over this past year, Isela continues to come back and serve as a spokesperson for our employment programs here. She not only spoke at our graduation ceremony in May, but will be assisting with new marketing strategies in partnership with UW-Hospital & Clinics. We are excited to see how far she has come and look forward to her future success.
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