Hartford HealthCare Senior Services is accepting applications for a grant-funded six-week program for those seeking a career as a certified nursing assistant. The grant funds tuition, books, scrubs and the Connecticut Certified Nurses Aide Exam. Classes are ongoing.

This free program is the perfect opportunity for those seeking to start a career in healthcare or change careers. Applicants must have a high school diploma, be 18 or older and have their own transportation. Classroom education is held on Zoom, labs are held in Southington and clinical training is held in Newington and Southington.

Acceptance into the program will be contingent upon a background check, fingerprinting, interview, physical, reference check and the application.

Grant funding was provided by Jefferson House at 1 John H. Stewart Drive in Newington, which offers short-term/outpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing and palliative care.

Space for the Certified Nursing Assistant Program is limited. For more information and to receive an application packet, call 860.406.9050 or email CNAtraining@hhchealth.org.