New Glarus Area Potential Funding Resources
New Glarus Area Nursing Homes with Scholarship Programs
These facilities have developed a program to help cover the cost of the CNA training for individuals that are interested in working within their locations. If interested, call the listed contact for more information.
WisCaregiver CNA
WisCaregiver CNA is an employment-first program where students first apply for a job with a local nursing home, then after accepting a position at the nursing home, the employer (the nursing home) pays for the training. Once the student completes the training, the nursing home is reimbursed by WisCaregiver CNA for for the cost of the CNA Training and Testing. To find a participating nursing home near you, visit https://wiscaregivercna.com/find/ or for more information visit “What is WisCaregiver Careers?” at https://wiscaregivercna.com/faq/
Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program
The Southwestern Wisconsin Community Action Program offers assistance to individuals throughout Iowa, Lafayette, Grant, Green and Richland Counties. Applicants must be working at least 20 hours per week to qualify. For more information, call608-935-2326 for more information or visit www.swcap.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.