Last cohort filled fast. Now accepting applications for Summer 2026 CNA training

Program update: this cohort is Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) training only. Saw our earlier posts listing other healthcare programs? Those aren't offered this round — check back for our next cohort, opening late this year, for potential additional trainings.
Healthcare professionals
NYC DYCD
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Uplift Communities
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Kingsborough Community College
Summer 2026 CNA cohort — limited seats

Get Paid $20/hr
to Become a
Certified Nurse Aide

Free CNA training for New Yorkers starting a healthcare career. Train with Kingsborough Community College, earn while you learn, and get help landing your first patient-care job. Classes start August 15, 2026.

200+
Have Applied
$20
Per Hour
Free
To Participate

What You'll Receive

Paid training at $20/hour
Career coaching & resume help
Hands-on CNA clinical training
Job placement assistance

In partnership with

NYC DYCDUplift CommunitiesKingsborough Community College

Everything You Need to Succeed

A complete CNA program — paid training, real clinical experience, and the support to land your first patient-care job.

Paid Participation

Earn $20/hour while attending trainings, workshops, and program activities. Get paid to learn and grow.

Career Coaching

Resume building, interview preparation, and personalized career guidance from experienced professionals.

Professional Network

Connect with healthcare professionals, mentors, and industry speakers who can guide your career.

Real Clinical Experience

Gain hands-on patient-care experience at actual healthcare facilities as you train toward CNA certification.

Wraparound Support

We help you overcome barriers and stay on track with comprehensive support services throughout the program.

Next-Step Placement

We help with job placement or continuing education after you complete the program successfully.

“This program changed my life. I went from being unsure about my future to landing a job at a top hospital. The paid training, mentorship, and real experience made all the difference.”

M

Maria S.

Program Graduate, Now at NYC Health + Hospitals

Medical students

Summer 2026 Cohort 2

CNA training — classes start August 15, 2026

Do You Qualify?

If these sound like you, you're a fit — most of our students started right here.

Ages 18–40

Adults looking to launch their healthcare career

Interested in Patient Care

Want to become a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) and work directly with patients

Available 25 Hours/Week

Can commit to program trainings and activities

Authorized to Work in the U.S.

Must be legally eligible to work in New York State

Sounds Like Me — Apply Free

Program Details

Duration

Multi-week CNA program starting August 15, 2026 — weekly schedule announced soon

Location

Brooklyn, NY training locations and partner healthcare sites

Small Cohort

200+ applications received — a small cohort means personalized attention

Healthcare team
Over 200 applications received — high demand

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Our last cohort filled within weeks with over 200 applications.

Applications are open for Summer 2026 CNA training — apply early to claim your seat.

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