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Free CNA Training Connecticut
Connecticut individuals may get free CNA may be obtained through nursing facilities hospitals and through the Workforce Investment Act to those who qualify.
The “Workforce Investment Act.” was passed by Congress in 1998, it enables federal funding for employment and training assistance such as for free certified nursing assistant classes. The WIA services can help individuals improve their opportunities for becoming employed, increase their wages, and provides money for job skills training.
The Connecticut WIA program is administered by a Workforce Investment Boards (or WIB) in each region. Each region has its own WIB. WIA qualifications and requirements may vary depending on the region of the state in which a person lives.
The states workforce funds are limited. Individuals may meet all of eligibility requirements, but the training funds are not always guaranteed. You will need to contact the educational providers directly to see if you qualify for free CNA Classes in Connecticut.
Workforce Investment Act Approved CNA Training in Connecticut
American Professional Educational Services, Inc.
One American Way Norwich, CT 06360
860-886-1463
Centro de la Comunidad, Inc.
109 Blinman Street New London, CT 06320
8604424463
Educational Training of Wethersfield
415 Silas Deane Highway 3rd floor, Suite 304
Wethersfield, CT 06109
8605717666
Milford Employment and Training Office
Milford, CT 06460(203) 783-3243
(203) 783-3243Tunxis Community College
271 Scott Swamp Road Farmington, CT 06032
8602553666
New Haven Adult Education
580 Ella T. Grasso Blvd. New Haven, CT 06519
2034920210
Quinebaug Valley Community College
Danielson, CT 06239860-932-4000
860-932-4000Naugatuck Community College
Waterbury, CT 06708203-575-8000
203-575-8000Nursing Homes in Connecticut that Offer Free CNA Training
Avon Health Center
Avon, CT 06001(860) 673-2521
(860) 673-2521Cobalt Lodge Health Care and Rehabilitation Center
Cobalt, CT 06414860-267-9034
860-267-9034Avery Nursing Home
Hartford, CT 06106(860) 527-9126
(860) 527-9126Apple Rehab Coccomo
Meriden, CT 06450203-238-1606
203-238-1606New Milford Nursing Home
New Milford, CT 06776860-354-9365
860-354-9365Ashlar of Newtown Inc.
Sandy Hook, CT 06482203-426-5847
203-426-5847Ingraham Manor Nursing Home
400 North Main Street Bristol,
ph (860) 584-3400
This nursing home will allow you to participate in their CNA training classes as long as you meet their qualifications and agree to work for their facility for the agreed amount of time. However, they do not always have openings for their classes so you will have to get in contact with them to find out when they will have openings again.
Nursing Care Center
61 Bellevue Ave Bristol,
ph: (860) 589-1682
This is another nursing home located in the Bristol area that will allow you to participate in their CNA training classes for free in exchange for your employment for a specific range of time.
Sheridan Woods Health Care Center
321 Stone Crest Dr Bristol,
ph (860) 583-1827
They have been known to open their doors up to new employees from time to time by allowing people who are interested in getting their feet into the heath care field the chance to take free CNA training classes through there get paid to learn program. Not to mention the fact that after you have obtained your license you will then have an guaranteed job with them for the length of time that you agreed on.
YWCA of New Britain
22 Glen Street,
ph (860) 225-4681
This is a community center that has free classes available to the public. However, there are certain requirements that must be met such as having a clean background and a high school diploma or GED like any of the other CNA free training courses.
