EDUCATION
Red Cross/Baptist Hospital in Jacksonville offer free CNA training opportunity
Scott Butler
sbutler@jacksonville.com
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The American Red Cross is partnering with Baptist Hospital to offer free certified nursing assistant training to 24 selected candidates.
They also receive employment during and after the training with Baptist, according to the Red Cross.
Candidates can either choose the daytime or evening classes at the Red Cross offices in Jacksonville at 751 Riverside Ave. The daytime classes are Monday through Friday, Jan. 6 to Feb. 10, with the the evening classes Monday through Thursday Dec. 2 to Feb. 10.
Anyone interest must contact Teresa Pratt as soon as possible at (904) 248-4088 or Teresa.Pratt@redcross.org to schedule an interview for Oct. 28-29.
Candidates must have a minimum of a high school diploma/GED and be able to pass a level 2 background.