Nursing Assistant and IT Training

El Centro IT offers training in the exciting field of information technology with the focus on cybersecurity. The training is delivered by Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology. The technical training takes two semesters, September to June, 10 hours a week of hybrid classroom instruction in person and on Zoom and requires at least 15-20 hours weekly of independent studies/exam preparation. Upon the successful program completion, the participants receive 15 college credits and internationally recognized industry certifications CompTIA Security+ and PenTest. All training, materials, and certification exams are at no cost to the program participants. The program includes soft skills/career readiness training and job search/placement services for internships/apprenticeships/ or direct placements, depending on student skills and certification success. 

Advanced English skills and the US employment authorization are required. To apply, applicants need to fill out an interest form.

Take the first step on the career ladder in health care. Nursing Assistants and Home Health Aides (NA/HHAs) are two of the fastest growing occupations. There are many job openings at nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospitals, and visiting nurse services or private care agencies.

The health care sector provides flexible schedules to meet your needs and the needs of your family. Jobs may be part-time, days, evenings, nights, or weekends.

Being a Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide can be the first step on a career ladder into higher paying jobs in the health care sector including Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and Registered Nurse (RN).

• A Nursing Assistant is a person who assists individuals with health care needs, performs activities of daily living, and provides bedside care (including basic nursing procedures) all under the supervision of a RN or LPN.
• A Home Health Aide provides routine, personal health care, such as bathing, dressing, or grooming to elderly, convalescent, or disabled persons in patients’ homes.

2025 Course Schedule

Please note that there are currently no evening classes available.

March 4 – April 4, 2025
April 15 – May 16, 2024
May 20 – June 20, 2025
June 24 – July 25, 2025
August 5 – September 5, 2025
September 9 – October 10, 2025
October 14 – November 14, 2025
November 18 – December 19, 2025

Cost

• This program is offered at NO COST for participants who meet income eligibility and program requirements, and training stipends are available.
• The cost for the Headmaster state certification exam after graduation is $110, and students now have the option to take the state certification exam at the Laboure Center.

We are now accepting online applications for Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide training. For questions, please contact us at 508-587-0815.

Take the first step on the career ladder in health care. Nursing Assistants and Home Health Aides (NA/HHAs) are two of the fastest growing occupations. There are many job openings at nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospitals, and visiting nurse services or private care agencies.

The health care sector provides flexible schedules to meet your needs and the needs of your family. Jobs may be part-time, days, evenings, nights, or weekends.

Being a Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide can be the first step on a career ladder into higher paying jobs in the health care sector including Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and Registered Nurse (RN).

• A Nursing Assistant is a person who assists individuals with health care needs, performs activities of daily living, and provides bedside care (including basic nursing procedures) all under the supervision of a RN or LPN.
• A Home Health Aide provides routine, personal health care, such as bathing, dressing, or grooming to elderly, convalescent, or disabled persons in patients’ homes.

2024/2025 Course Schedule:

Oct 8 – Dec 12, 2024

Dec 31 – Feb 27, 2025

Mar 11 – May 1, 2025

May 13 – July 3, 2025

July 15 – Sept 11, 2025

Sept 23 – Nov 20, 2025

Cost

• This program is offered at NO COST for participants who meet income eligibility and program requirements, and training stipends are available.
• The cost for the Headmaster state certification exam after graduation is $110