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2027 Healthcare Career Training

CNA & CHW Dual-Certification Program

18-week training. Build your skills, earn two healthcare credentials, and make a difference in your community.

Applications close November 20, 2026 · Limited slots · Check eligibility

Trainees practicing patient care on a training mannequin, at a community outreach table, and in a classroom

2

Healthcare Credentials
CNA + Community Health Worker

Up to 200

Paid Internship Hours
Hands-on experience while you train

Up to $1,500

Completion Incentive
Upon successful completion and certification of both the CNA and CHW programs*

Your healthcare career starts here

Build your skills. Earn your credentials. Make a difference.

Are you 18 or older, a high school graduate, and committed to a rewarding career in healthcare? Develop valuable skills, gain practical experience, and earn professional credentials while serving your community.

Program benefits

Dual certifications

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Community Health Worker (CHW) training.

Paid internship

Up to 200 hours of hands-on experience.

Completion incentive

Up to $1,500 upon successful completion and certification of both the CNA and CHW programs.

Community impact

Support older adults while helping address food insecurity.

Where these credentials can take you

Certified Nursing Assistant

Provide direct patient care in hospitals, skilled nursing and long-term care facilities, and home health settings — a common first step toward nursing careers.

Community Health Worker

Connect neighbors with care and resources through clinics, community organizations, and outreach programs — helping families navigate health and social services.

Important dates

Program timeline

01 · Application deadline

November 20, 2026

02 · Program orientation

November 23–24, 2026

03 · CNA training begins

January 4, 2027

04 · Anticipated completion

May 21, 2027

Eligibility requirements

Applicants must:

Be 18 years of age or older.

Have a high school diploma or equivalent.

Provide documentation establishing authorization to work in the United States.

Satisfy all additional program eligibility criteria.

*Completion incentive is subject to program requirements.

Limited slots available

Don’t miss out — secure your spot today.

Applications close November 20, 2026.

This program is partially funded by

Kaiser Permanente
Central California Alliance for Health