Kingsborough CNA Training
Build the clinical knowledge and hands-on skills required to pursue CNA certification.
The Uplift program experience
CNA training is only the beginning.
Build clinical knowledge, workplace confidence, certification readiness, and a practical plan for employment—all through one connected program.
Now recruiting for Summer 2026 Cohort 2. Start date: to be announced.
Your learning plan
Know what to work on next
1
CNA knowledge review
Practice and strengthen key concepts
2
Workplace readiness
Communication, professionalism, and confidence
3
Career launch
Resume, interviews, and opportunity next steps
More than a course
Six parts of one career pathway
The platform, curriculum, and support team are designed to work together from application through career launch.
Uplift U
Build workplace, career, financial, and job-readiness skills through Uplift U, our digital learning platform.
Certification Preparation
Use practice and readiness tools for focused review, skill reinforcement, and targeted learning support.
Case-Management Support
Get help identifying barriers, staying connected, and reaching the right staff when life gets in the way.
Career Development
Build your resume, practice interviews, explore opportunities, and organize next steps with career staff.
Support After Training
Stay connected for certification preparation, job-placement assistance, and early-career support.
Your journey
A clear path, step by step
- 1
Apply
Tell us about your goals, eligibility, and availability.
- 2
Complete selection
Finish the readiness, information-session, and interview steps.
- 3
Train
Attend CNA instruction, clinical learning, and Uplift U.
- 4
Prepare
Use guided practice and coaching to strengthen certification readiness.
- 5
Launch
Work with career staff on resumes, interviews, and opportunities.
- 6
Grow
Stay connected for support as you begin your healthcare career.
Your support team
Human relationships stay at the center.
AI tools add on-demand learning and planning support. They do not make selection, program, certification, or employment decisions.
Sage and Dr. Williams are AI tools—not clinicians, therapists, legal advisers, or replacements for official certification resources.
Human support
Case managers
Help identify barriers, coordinate follow-up, and keep you connected to program support.
Human support
Career-placement staff
Help with resumes, interviews, employer connections, and next-step planning.
Human support
Instructors and program staff
Guide clinical learning, program expectations, and progress.
AI learning coach
Dr. Williams
Provides explanations, certification review, and guided practice tied to your learning needs.
AI program and career coach
Sage
Offers on-demand planning, reflection, and career-preparation support.
Uplift U builds the skills around the credential.
The digital learning experience helps you practice the workplace, career, financial, and job-readiness skills that support long-term success.
- Professional communication
- Healthcare workplace readiness
- Resume and interview preparation
- Resilience and self-care
- Financial wellness
- Digital and AI fluency
Practice with purpose
Use diagnostics, focused domain review, mock exams, adaptive practice, results, and readiness views to decide what to study next.
Diagnose
See which areas need the most attention.
Review
Ask Dr. Williams for guided explanations and practice support.
Prepare
Track practice patterns and build a focused study plan.
Practice scores are not credentials or official exam results and do not replace official certification materials. Tool availability and content depend on the certification pathway.
Questions, answered clearly
Who is eligible to apply?
The current intake is designed for adults ages 18–40 who are interested in patient care, can participate consistently for approximately 25 hours per week, are authorized to work in the United States, and can provide the required eligibility documentation. The application and selection process confirm full eligibility.
Is the program free?
The CNA training is tuition-free for participants who are selected and remain eligible. Applicants should still plan for the time, attendance, documentation, transportation, and other participation requirements explained during selection and onboarding.
What happens after I submit an application?
The team reviews your eligibility, availability, goals, and readiness. Selected applicants are contacted about the next steps, which may include an information session, readiness activities, and an interview. Submitting an application does not guarantee admission.
When and where does the program take place?
Training takes place in Brooklyn, including Kingsborough Community College and approved program locations. The final weekly schedule and attendance expectations are confirmed during selection because clinical, classroom, workshop, and internship activities may occur at different times or locations.
What does the program include besides CNA classes?
Participants receive Uplift U career and workplace learning, certification practice, case-management support, resume and interview preparation, job-development assistance, and continued support as they move toward internship and employment.
Does the program guarantee CNA certification or a job?
No. Uplift provides training, guided practice, and job-placement assistance, but certification and employment depend on individual completion, official requirements, employer decisions, and other factors.
Are Sage and Dr. Williams real staff members?
They are AI support tools. Dr. Williams is an AI clinical-learning coach, and Sage is an AI program and career coach. Human instructors, case managers, career staff, and program leaders remain responsible for instruction, support, and program decisions.
Are practice scores official certification results?
No. Practice and readiness tools help you identify strengths and learning needs. They are not credentials, official exam results, or replacements for official certification materials.
Is the $20/hour stipend automatic?
No. Eligible participants may earn a $20/hour participation stipend for approved program activities. Eligibility, documentation, attendance, activity approval, and payment are subject to program and NYC DYCD requirements.
Do I need healthcare experience before applying?
Prior healthcare experience is not listed as a core intake requirement. The program is designed to help participants build clinical knowledge, professional habits, certification readiness, and career skills. Applicants should be prepared for patient-care training and consistent participation.
What support is available if life gets in the way?
Case managers and program staff help participants identify barriers, coordinate follow-up, and connect to available program support. Available services depend on eligibility, funding, documentation, and current program resources, so applicants should describe their needs honestly during the application and onboarding process.
How does job-development support work?
Career staff help participants strengthen resumes, practice interviews, understand workplace expectations, explore appropriate opportunities, and organize next steps. Employer hiring decisions, job availability, certification status, and each participant’s readiness still determine employment outcomes.
Ready to build your path into healthcare?
The application is the first step. It helps our team understand your goals, eligibility, and readiness.
Start My Application