McKnight's October 30, 2023
A three-year, CNA training program aimed at boosting the number of certified nursing assistants in California is nearly halfway to its goal after just one year.
Launched in October 2022, the statewide Gateway-In Project so far has graduated more than 1,200 CNAs and has a goal of developing a total of 2,700 CNAs by 2026. The California Department of Health Care Access and Information awarded the state’s LeadingAge affiliate more than $25 million for the project.
“I am thrilled with the remarkable outcomes made by The Gateway-In Project just one year after its launch,” said Jeannee Parker Martin, CEO of LeadingAge California, in a press release touting the program’s success. “This visionary recruitment, training and retention initiative is designed...