Dane County 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 Madison area, please review the funding resources below see if you qualify.

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Dane County Nursing Homes 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.

WorkSmart Network

WorkSmart Network offers funding for out of school youth ages 18 – 24 living in Dane, Colombia, Marquette, Sauk, Jefferson, and Dodge Counties. Visit the WorkSmart Network website to find your local contact.

Central Wisconsin Community Action Council - Nursing Skills Program

The Central Wisconsin Community Action Council offers assistance to individuals throughout Juneau, Adams, Dodge, Sauk, and Columbia Counties. Applicants must be:

18 or older
At or below 80% County Median Income (CMI)
Complete course of study or training and be eligible to work in the profession by June 30, 2025

For more information, call 608-254-8353 or visit CWCAC.org.

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

I couldn’t have financially afforded the class on my own.

The Quality CNA staff were very supportive and were able to help me find the funding. Now I have a full time job and an apartment of my own. N.B Waupaca 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

Great instructors and training program.

I would recommend it to anyone. – Z.A. Monona Student

This class really prepared me for the State Exam.

Passed on the first time. 🙂 – H.P Monona Student

The Quality CNA Training staff are very caring of all of their students.

It made me feel like I was part of a team. – G.M. Kaukauna Student

My instructors made this class so memorable and enjoyable.

– N.K. New Glarus Student

My instructors gave me so much knowledge and encouragement.

– S.H. New Glarus Student

The one-on-one time with the instructors was extremely helpful.

– M.K. New Glarus Student

Great learning and fun experience.

– F.B New Glarus Student

I am not very book smart. My instructor noticed I was struggling

with the exams and allowed me to come into class early each day to help me so that I could graduate with the rest of the class. C.T. Waupaca Student

Thanks to this program I have just set myself up for a positive future.

– M.B Waupaca

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

The staff at Quality CNA Training went out of their way to help me

find funding for this class. I couldn’t have afforded it without their help. – G.B. Waupaca Student

At the end of the program I felt very confident in taking care of residents.

— C.M Monona Student

Our instructor really taught us how to work as a team to complete each task.

– M.O. Monona Student

My instructor was really good at answering my questions

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

My instructors did an outstanding job teaching.

They made the class very enjoyable. – L.A. Kaukauna Student

I really enjoyed this program.

Our class was a lot of fun. – S.P. Kaukauna Student

[This class] was amazing, professional and encouraging.

-F.S. Waupaca Student

The training taught me everything I needed to know to be a great CNA.

-T.C. Manitowoc Student

The course was Amazing.

-H.W. Manitowoc Student

I really enjoyed doing the classes here. The instructors were great and helpful.

– M.K. Manitowoc Student

The class was really well taught.

The facility staff and residents were really nice and understanding of our learning experience. – A.V. Manitowoc Student

I had an amazing experience being in this program.

The instructors went above and beyond. – A.C. Kaukauna Student

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

J.L. La Crosse Student