Tag Archive: Health Careers Workforce

ECC Offering Program to Earn CNA Certificate at No Cost

November 19, 2021
East Central College’s Center for Workforce Development (CWD) is offering a unique opportunity to earn certification to begin a career in health care. The CWD is rolling out a new, free pre-apprenticeship program for anyone interested in obtaining Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) certification. The health care “boot camp” begins Dec. 2 and will run through… View Article

ECC’s HIM Program Trains Students for Health Care Field

September 21, 2021
East Central College’s Health Information Management (HIM) program offers an option for anyone looking to work in the health care field, but not in a bedside setting. The HIM program trains students to fill a pivotal role within the medical environment – connecting clinical, operational and administrative functions. Health information managers organize, oversee and protect… View Article

ECC Offering Health Care Pre-Apprenticeship Program

August 5, 2021
A new pre-apprenticeship program at East Central College is designed to provide needed job skills to those interested in a career in health care. The four-month program is provided at no cost and will prepare people to care for clients in long-term care facilities, hospitals and home health agencies. Participants must be 18 years or… View Article

Nursing Student Changing Her Future

September 22, 2020
Elisha Griffith knew that one day she would become a nurse. In March 2018, she took the first step toward that goal at East Central College. Griffith enrolled in a new partnership through the college’s Health Careers Workforce and the Adult Education and Literacy (AEL) program. It was through this partnership that the Union resident… View Article