{"id":33860,"date":"2025-12-04T10:53:58","date_gmt":"2025-12-04T16:53:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.projectsuccess.org\/?p=33860"},"modified":"2025-12-05T11:34:00","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T17:34:00","slug":"building-the-future-healthcare-workforce-mankatos-central-high-school-students-complete-cna-career-pathways-program","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.projectsuccess.org\/es\/2025\/12\/04\/building-the-future-healthcare-workforce-mankatos-central-high-school-students-complete-cna-career-pathways-program\/","title":{"rendered":"Construyendo la futura mano de obra sanitaria: Los estudiantes de la Escuela Secundaria Central de Mankato completan el programa CNA Career Pathways\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id33860_57c7e9-a7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id33860_57c7e9-a7 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id33860_57c7e9-a7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1200px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id33860_57c7e9-a7 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id33860_57c7e9-a7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id33860_57c7e9-a7 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id33860_57c7e9-a7 alignfull wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column33860_7cad56-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column33860_7cad56-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column33860_7cad56-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column33860_7cad56-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column33860_7cad56-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column33860_7cad56-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column33860_7cad56-03{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column33860_7cad56-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column33860_7cad56-03 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column33860_7cad56-03\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This&nbsp;year, ten&nbsp;students&nbsp;from&nbsp;Central High School&nbsp;(CHS),&nbsp;Mankato\u2019s&nbsp;high school for students whose needs&nbsp;haven\u2019t&nbsp;been met by traditional education,&nbsp;got a chance to jumpstart their healthcare careers \u2013 completely free&nbsp;\u2013&nbsp;through Project Success\u2019 CNA&nbsp;(Certified Nursing Assistant)&nbsp;Career Pathways Program.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Led by Dr. Elia Dimayuga-Bruggeman, Senior Education Advisor&nbsp;at Project Success, this&nbsp;Career Pathways Program&nbsp;provided CHS&nbsp;students with&nbsp;five months of training that could change their futures.&nbsp;For young people who&nbsp;have&nbsp;faced&nbsp;challenges&nbsp;in their education, this program offered something concrete: a clear path to a stable, in-demand career, and a stepping-stone&nbsp;toward&nbsp;further education in healthcare.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thanks to\u00a0funding from\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.catalyzechallenge.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Catalyze Challenge<\/a> and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gtcuw.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Greater Twin Cities United Way<\/a>,\u00a0and\u00a0in partnership with Mankato Area Public Schools,\u00a0Central High School,\u00a0South Central College, and Oak Terrace Assisted Living Facility, this program\u00a0was designed\u00a0specifically to meet students where they are \u2013 removing barriers and creating real opportunities.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Real Training, Real Impact<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From&nbsp;January to May,&nbsp;students&nbsp;in the program&nbsp;met weekly at South Central College for classes, hands-on labs, and clinical training. Of the ten students who&nbsp;started,&nbsp;seven&nbsp;completed&nbsp;all&nbsp;components of the program:&nbsp;the&nbsp;coursework, the Minnesota CNA licensing exam, and summer internships&nbsp;at Oak&nbsp;Terrace Assisted Living Facility.&nbsp;One&nbsp;graduating senior&nbsp;even&nbsp;started working&nbsp;as&nbsp;a&nbsp;full-time&nbsp;CNA&nbsp;at a&nbsp;residential living facility&nbsp;after their internship ended.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id33860_737df1-d9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id33860_737df1-d9 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id33860_737df1-d9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1200px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, calc(50% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)))minmax(0, calc(50% - ((var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem) * 1 )\/2)));}.kb-row-layout-id33860_737df1-d9 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id33860_737df1-d9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id33860_737df1-d9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id33860_737df1-d9 alignfull wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column33860_ca7ab6-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column33860_ca7ab6-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column33860_ca7ab6-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column33860_ca7ab6-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column33860_ca7ab6-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column33860_ca7ab6-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column33860_ca7ab6-66{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column33860_ca7ab6-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column33860_ca7ab6-66 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column33860_ca7ab6-66\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many\u00a0students,\u00a0working with residents made all the difference. One student shared, \u201cMy favorite part was the clinicals where we went into the nursing home and worked with real people. This helped me realize that to you it might not\u00a0seem like a big deal, but your help is important for their wellbeing.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u00a0hands-on\u00a0connection\u00a0where\u00a0students spent time\u00a0supporting residents with daily living\u00a0tasks, taking vital signs, communicating with\u00a0residents\u2019\u00a0families, ensuring\u00a0resident\u2019s\u00a0comfort and safety, and practicing basic medical\u00a0assistance\u00a0brought classroom learning to life.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column33860_4f1bc3-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column33860_4f1bc3-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column33860_4f1bc3-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column33860_4f1bc3-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column33860_4f1bc3-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column33860_4f1bc3-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column33860_4f1bc3-82{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column33860_4f1bc3-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column33860_4f1bc3-82 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column33860_4f1bc3-82\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"467\" height=\"351\" src=\"https:\/\/www.projectsuccess.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-05-103900.png\" alt=\"Students receiving hands-on training.\" class=\"wp-image-33865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.projectsuccess.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-05-103900.png 467w, https:\/\/www.projectsuccess.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-05-103900-300x225.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id33860_11c415-39 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id33860_11c415-39 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id33860_11c415-39 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1200px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id33860_11c415-39 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id33860_11c415-39 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id33860_11c415-39 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id33860_11c415-39 alignfull wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column33860_f308e3-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column33860_f308e3-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column33860_f308e3-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column33860_f308e3-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column33860_f308e3-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column33860_f308e3-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column33860_f308e3-5a{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column33860_f308e3-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column33860_f308e3-5a > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column33860_f308e3-5a\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Student\u00a0Adeck\u00a0appreciated both the practical benefits and the doors the program opened:\u00a0<strong>&#8220;<\/strong>I enjoyed taking this [CNA] course because of the endless opportunities it has given me. Not only am I being offered an internship to continue my hands-on learning, but my course was fully paid for. I believe becoming a CNA is a great first step for those interested in stepping into the medical field.&#8221;\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Breaking Down Barriers<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This&nbsp;first-of-its-kind&nbsp;program&nbsp;at Central High&nbsp;School&nbsp;(CHS)&nbsp;was&nbsp;designed to&nbsp;prepare students with&nbsp;essential caregiving&nbsp;skills&nbsp;while helping fill&nbsp;Minnesota\u2019s critical&nbsp;need&nbsp;for a more diverse healthcare workforce.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id33860_382247-c1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id33860_382247-c1 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id33860_382247-c1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1200px 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who&nbsp;participated&nbsp;received:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dual high school and college credit\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Training\u00a0for the Minnesota Nursing Assistant\/Home Health Aide exam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>110 hours\u00a0of\u00a0classroom\u00a0instruction plus 16 hours of\u00a0hands-on\u00a0lab training\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A guaranteed internship at Oak Terrace Assisted Living Facility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stipends for\u00a0completing program milestones\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>All costs covered\u00a0\u2014scrubs, kits, background checks, exam fees, transportation, meals, and college registration support\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dedicated mentoring and support from Dr. Bruggeman\u00a0and school administration\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column33860_dcbf0a-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column33860_dcbf0a-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column33860_dcbf0a-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column33860_dcbf0a-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column33860_dcbf0a-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column33860_dcbf0a-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column33860_dcbf0a-b8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column33860_dcbf0a-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column33860_dcbf0a-b8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column33860_dcbf0a-b8\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"961\" height=\"521\" src=\"https:\/\/www.projectsuccess.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-05-103943.png\" alt=\"Students in a healthcare setting practicing their CNA skills.\" class=\"wp-image-33862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.projectsuccess.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-05-103943.png 961w, https:\/\/www.projectsuccess.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-05-103943-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/www.projectsuccess.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Screenshot-2025-12-05-103943-768x416.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 961px) 100vw, 961px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students&nbsp;completed the program with&nbsp;essential skills in patient care, safety and infection control, record keeping, and communication\u2014creating a direct pipeline to employment and&nbsp;a strong foundation&nbsp;for future careers as LPNs, RNs, or other healthcare professionals&nbsp;and giving them the immediate certification to work as a CNA.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Impact<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For students at an alternative high school, a program like this is more than job training\u2014it&nbsp;is&nbsp;proof that their path forward&nbsp;doesn&#8217;t&nbsp;have to look like everyone else&#8217;s. 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