Pike County residents receive JWCC CNA pin; funding opportunities available for January class
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Five women from Pike County received their Certified Nursing Assistant pins at last Thursday’s pinning ceremony at John Wood Community College in Pittsfield. Left to right, Shelbee Clendenny, Sierra Moore, Presley Brown, Kenley Gerard, Karlie Patterson, and CNA Instructor Kennedy Cox. Spring CNA classes begin Jan. 20. For information about the spring semester contact Jaclyn Baker at the Southeast Education Center in Pittsfield, 217-285-5319. For information on funding opportunities for CNA study contact Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials at 217-626-7239. (David Camphouse/River County News)
By DAVID CAMPHOUSE
John Wood Community College (JWCC) hosted its fall semester pinning ceremony for graduating Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) students last Thursday at JWCC’s Southeast Education Center (SEC) in Pittsfield.
Five women from Pike County successfully completed the fall semester CNA class. Graduates were Shelbee Clendenny, Sierra Moore, Presley Brown, Kenley Gerard, Karlie Patterson. The class was taught by Kennedy Cox.
The spring semester Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program is scheduled to run from January 20 to May 15.
JWCC’s CNA curriculum includes classroom, lab, and clinical experience in a long-term care facility or hospital setting. CNAs are prepared to provide one-on-one assistance with “activities of daily living” (ADLs), defined as dressing, bathing, walking, feeding, making beds, taking and recording vital signs, and other essential basic services. This care may be provided to hospital patients, care facility residents, or those requiring home healthcare.
For more information on the January CNA session to be offered at the SEC, contact the center at 217-285-5319 or [email protected].
Several funding sources are available to qualified students who wish to attend the January CNA session in Pittsfield.
The funding sources cover tuition, fees, books, and supplies. Funding may also be available to provide other supportive services required by students while they are attending the CNA program.
Federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding is available to qualified applicants between the ages of 17 and 24 who meet low income guidelines set by the United States Department of Labor.
WIOA was signed into law on July 22, 2014. WIOA is designed to help job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy.
Additional state funding may be available for qualified applicants who do meet the income or age requirements of the WIOA funding.
For more information on funding availability and eligibility requirements, contact Two Rivers Regional Council of Public Officials at 217-285-2216.
