Now you can work on obtaining your High School Equivalency (such as the ®GED) and prepare for certification and licensure as a nursing assistant at the same time. Even better, this spring you can do it for FREE at Northland Pioneer College (NPC).
NPC’s College and Career Preparation Department is offering an 8-week workforce readiness course (CCP 103) from March 19 through May 9 at all NPC locations. Classes will meet on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:20 to 7:40 p.m. The class is designed to integrate education with training and will prepare students who do not have a high school diploma, or who just want to improve their basic skills, to become workforce-ready as certified nursing assistants or licensed nursing assistants.
The class is a pre-session of sorts. Students who complete the course will gain the tools and requirements they need to enroll in the NAT 101 pre-requisite course, which is mandatory for entry into NPC’s nursing program, and will be offered this fall.
Tuition for the Workforce Readiness CCP 103 class (and for the follow-up NAT 101 course) is covered 100% by the Arizona Adult Basic Education Scholarship.
According to the classes’ instructor, Jesse Reeck, “This is an opportunity for people who might otherwise feel like they just aren’t ready to take these kinds of classes, to get the academic and financial support they need. If you are interested in getting into the field of healthcare or nursing and just feel like you are unprepared to enter the pre-requisite course, this is the jumpstart you need.” Depending on initial academic levels, students may be ready to earn their High School Equivalency (HSE) right away, or they can continue to work toward preparing for the CNA certification as they study towards an HSE. “I think this is a great model,” Reeck explained. “Adult learners don’t have time to waste. This is a great way to do it all together and make good progress toward multiple goals.”
To register for the upcoming CCP 103 Workforce Readiness class meet with a Career and College Preparation assistant at any NPC location. For more information contact Jesse Reeck at (928) 532-6782 or email Jessica.reeck@npc.edu.
Northland Pioneer College serves the residents of Navajo and Apache counties with four regional campuses and five center locations. The college offers academic, career, and technical training and education as well as personal enrichment options. NPC supports each student’s educational goals through affordable tuition, small class sizes, and caring, professional instructors. For more information visit www.npc.edu.