Certified Nurses’ Aides Welcomed at Lakewood

Pictured (l-r):  Celynn Smyth; Chris Miller, R. N., Classroom Instructor; Camile Carter; Jordyn Carter; Madison Lawrence; Jennifer Bennett; Renee Dyer; Heather King; Leandra McAfee; Megan Sherburne; Jennifer Weston; Shannon Lockwood, Administrator; Melanie Morn, R. N., Clinical Instructor; Kathleen Lewia, Profession Development Instructor; and Linda Roberts, Lewiston CareerCenter, Maine Department of Labor.  Photo courtesy of Monica Millhime

 

Lewiston – Eleven local students graduated as Certified Nurses’ Aides at Lakewood Continuing Care Center in Waterville on Wednesday, August 17.  The outside pinning ceremony was held at the facility with  family, friends, administrators, teachers, and community partners in attendance.  Students successfully completed a collaborative program of Ready2Work provided by Lawrence Adult Education and an On-the-Job Training Program (OJT) through grant funding provided by Western Maine Community Action and the Lewiston/Augusta CareerCenters.  OJT is an incentive based program providing 50% of a trainee’s wages during the duration of the program.  Students are empowered with the skills and knowledge essential to the specific job field.

 

“This is grant funding was very well spent.  Our new team members are vibrant and so well prepared” shares Shannon Lockwood, Lakewood Administrator.  “Each person made a very important life decision when they committed to this program.  We are so proud of them and can’t wait to see what they accomplish!”

 

FYI on work-driven educational training opportunities and partnerships, contact the nearest CareerCenter or email monica.millhime@maine.gov.