MaineHealth is now recruiting for its next certified nursing assistant training program in the Coastal Region. The program will be held at MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital and MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital from May 11 through June 18. 

Free tuition and paid training are available, and students who are accepted into the CNA apprentice program can ‘earn while they learn’ and are eligible for employment benefits. Apprentices must agree to work at a MaineHealth facility for one year after completing the program. 

The courseincludes classroom instruction, hands-on skills labs and on-site clinical experience at a local hospital and/or nursing home. Classes meet four to five days per week throughout the six-week program. 

Individuals interested in applying must attend a virtual information session to review program requirements, the application process, and the next steps. Sessions will be held Thursday, March 5 from 10 to 11 a.m. and Thursday, March 19 from 6 to 7 p.m. 

To apply, visit careersatmainehealth.org and search for “CNA Apprentice” by location. Following the information session, applicants will be scheduled to complete the CASAS exam, which must be passed at a ninth-grade reading level. 

For more information or to register for an information session, email cna@mainehealth.org.