CNA Track for English Language Learners

The Community Learning Center's Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Program can help you get a job in a hospital or clinic.

This program is for people who are learning English, and it includes English and math classes. 

To Apply:

• You must be an English language learner (intermediate level or higher).

• You must be able to work in the U.S. (have a valid work permit, resident card, or U.S. citizenship).

Priority is given to Cambridge residents. If you live in cities in the MetroNorth area, you can also apply. (View Sign Up Form for details). 

Program Schedule

• Runs twice a year: September to January and February to June. 
• CNA prep classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdays at the Community Learning Center (5 Western Ave.) from 5 - 9 p.m.
• Clinical classes meet on Thursdays at Labouré College in Milton from 4 - 9 p.m. Free transportation provided from Cambridge to Milton.

Sign Up For An Information Session

The CNA Training Program provides:

• In-person and online learning
• Hands-on clinical experience at top hospitals and health clinics
• Dual enrollment at Labouré College of Healthcare in Milton
• Free transportation to Labouré's campus
• Job readiness classes, support searching for and applying for jobs in healthcare 
• Free registration for the Massachusetts State Nursing Exam to become state-certified nursing assistant

Program graduates earn: 

• Home Health Aide (HHA) Certificate
• Alzheimer's / Dementia Care Certificate
• CPR/AED Certificate
• Certificate of Completion for Nursing Assistant Training Program at Labouré College of Healthcare

Questions? Contact Roselys Esteve at resteve@cambridgema.gov or 617-349-6362. 

The Community Learning Center (CLC) also offers a CNA Training program for people who are fluent in English. Learn more. 

The Community Learning Center’s CNA Training Program is funded through the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) MassSTEP