La Crosse Area Potential Funding Resources

One of our goals at Quality CNA Training is to not only provide great training, but also connect our students with funding resources so they can receive their training at little to no cost. For any potential students in the La Crosse area, please review the funding resources below see if you qualify.

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La Crosse Area Healthcare Facilities with Scholarship Programs

These facilities have developed a program to help cover the cost of CNA training for individuals that are interested in working within their locations. If interested, please visit each facility’s website for more information.

Workforce Connections, Inc.

Workforce Connections helps the unemployed and underemployed find work and build self-sufficiency. For more information, visit the Workforce Connections website.

WisCaregiver Careers

WisCaregiver Careers offers complete funding for course tuition, the state testing fee, and even a retention bonus by connecting you with a potential employer to become certified AND employed. The process is online and free to you. Visit the WisCaregiver Careers website to learn more.

Couleecap, Inc.

If you are a resident of Crawford, La Crosse, Monroe, or Vernon Counties that works at least 20 hours per week, you may be eligible for financial assistance for our Quality CNA Training course. For more information, call Cameron Handy at 608-632-9684 or visit the Couleecap, Inc. website.

Wisconsin FoodShare Employment and Training (FSET)

FSET is a free program that helps FoodShare members build their job skills and find jobs. Visit the FSET website for more information.

Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development

The Department of Workforce Development offers scholarships and financial assistance programs to displaced workers, workers with disabilities, and many others. For more information on their programs, visit the Job Center of Wisconsin Training and Education page.

Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (DVR)

Funding is available statewide for individuals with temporary or permanent disabilities. For more information, call 800-442-3477 or visit the DVR website.

Forward Service Corporation

Founded in 1979, Forward Service Corporation helps low-income adults and youth start their careers. Visit their website or call 608-244-3526 to learn more about their programs and see which ones you qualify for.

UMOS

UMOS offers assistance for individuals with an agricultural work background. They also have programs for those who are dependents of parents who have worked in agricultural during the past 2 years. These work backgrounds include crops, cannery, dairy, nurseries, poultry, Christmas trees/wreaths, farm animal care, greenhouse, hay bailing or any other related farm work.

Applicants to the UMOS program must be a U.S. citizen or a legal resident at least 18 years of age. For locations in your area, please visit the UMOS website.

Taking this program has helped open up a lot of new possibilities in the healthcare field.

Quality CNA Training has been very supportive in helping me get started. – A.B. La Crosse Student

Taking this class made me realize how valuable a good CNA is.

I am looking forward to making a difference for my clients. – C. F. La Crosse Student

I was truly feeling overwhelmed. My instructor’s positive attitude and reassurance

that I wasn’t alone helped me successfully pass this class. – B.Z. La Crosse Student

I have always enjoyed helping people. After taking this class

I discovered that working as a CNA is extremely gratifying.- B.A La Crosse Student

Taking this class has made it possible for me

to find a full-time job with health insurance for me and my daughter. – T.S. La Crosse Student

My instructor was really good at answering my questions

and was always very supportive. – B.E. La Crosse Student

I loved the stories and life lessons that the instructor taught us.

J.L. La Crosse Student