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Monday, September 26, 2016

Partnerships Benefit Certified Nurses’ Aides

Pictured (l-r): back row: Brittany Blais, St. Mary’s Health System Human Resources ; Danielle Harmon, Nursing Unit Manager; Gloria Barker, CNA Instructor; Students Emily Jackson, Casey Fitzpatrick, instructor Teri Cyr, CNA Instructor; Brianna Robinson, Linda Roberts, Business Employment Services/CareerCenter; Jennifer Tiner, LAE Assistant Director. Front row: Cher Tara, CareerCenter; Casey Moore, Paula Caron, Jennifer Robichaud, Jennifer Daigneault, and Roxanne Belle. Photo courtesy of Monica Millhime.

Lewiston – Nine local students graduated as Certified Nurses’ Aides at Lewiston Adult Education (LAE) on Wednesday, September 21. The pinning ceremony was held at LAE with family, friends, administrators, teachers, and community partners in attendance. Students successfully completed a collaborative program of Ready2Work provided by Lewiston Adult Education and an On-the-Job Training Program (OJT) through grant funding provided by Western Maine Community Action (WMCA) and the Lewiston CareerCenter. “This graduation class is not only the result of the students’ dedication but also the best model of train to work where business, education, and workforce development collaborate, shares Patti Saarinen, WIOA Site Coordinator WMCA – Lewiston CareerCenter. 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.

“Lewiston Adult Education (LAE) is proud of our graduating students who completed this rigorous program that included: 100 hours of Work Ready training, 110 hours of combined CNA classroom and lab work, and 70 hours of clinical practicum,” shared Jennifer Tiner, LAE Assistant Director. “This program and the partnership between Lewiston Adult Education, WMCA, the Career Center, and St. Mary’s Health System, is an example of the success that can be achieved through the integration of education and training.”

FYI on work-driven educational training opportunities and partnerships, contact the nearest CareerCenter or email monica.millhime@maine.gov or call 754.9040.

Monica M. Millhime