BECOME A

CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE (HHA)

PERSONAL CARE AIDE (PCA)

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (CNA)

TUITION FREE

CALL US (718) 996-8378

New York is facing a critical shortage of direct care workers!

Thanks to the Direct Caregiver Flexibility Grant from the New York State Department of Health, qualified New Yorkers can now train for free and step into stable, high-demand jobs helping people age at home or in a nursing facility.

100,000+ new direct-care workers needed by 2030

$22 Starting pay with flexible schedules

Meaningful Work Helping People Age Gracefully

Core Training Services

  • Free / 100% Tuition-Covered Training for HHA, PCA, and CNA programs

  • Intensive course schedules (classroom instruction + supervised clinical hours)

  • NYS DOH-approved curriculum leading to official state certification

  • Hands-on skills labs in infection control, patient transfers, vital signs, dementia care, and patient rights

Wrap-Around Student Support

  • Transportation stipends or metro cards for travel to training and clinical sites

  • Childcare referrals for eligible students

  • Uniforms and supplies provided at no cost

  • Job placement assistance – direct partnerships with home-care agencies and nursing homes for interviews and hiring

  • Career coaching and interview preparation

  • Post-graduation support – alumni network and ongoing job leads

  • Flexible scheduling – day, evening, or weekend cohorts when possible

  • Mental health / wellness resources or referrals

  • Wage replacement / paid training in some grant rounds (when budget allows)

We help you every step of the way — from application to job placement.

Is This the Right Fit for You?

Eligibility

• New York State resident
• 18 years or older
• High school diploma or GED
• Able to pass a background check
• Committed to completing the training and working in home care


Ideal for career changers, immigrants, parents returning to work, veterans, and anyone passionate about helping others.

YOUR PATH TO CERTIFICATION

  • Call the school to schedule an in-person interview session

  • Enroll in your selected program at the school

  • Complete training hours

  • Pass all exams (School + State)

  • Obtain your NYS Certification

  • Get placed in a job

2118 86th Street, Floor 2 - Brooklyn NY, 11214

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Call Us: (718) 996-8378