Become Part of Michigan’s Healthcare Workforce
Healthcare providers across Michigan continue to face critical workforce shortages, creating strong demand for compassionate and skilled Nurse Assistants. Newlight Institute’s Nurse Assistant Training Program is designed to prepare students for immediate entry into one of the fastest-growing and most essential areas of healthcare.
As a workforce development institution, Newlight Institute helps individuals gain the skills, credentials, and confidence needed to enter the healthcare workforce while supporting employers seeking qualified professionals to meet growing patient care needs.
Why This Career Matters
Certified Nurse Assistants play a vital role in delivering quality care and supporting the health and well-being of patients in long-term care facilities, hospitals, rehabilitation centers, assisted living communities, and home care settings.
Through this program, students gain practical skills that lead directly to employment opportunities and long-term career advancement within the healthcare industry.
Career Opportunities
Graduates may pursue employment as:
- Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)
- Patient Care Assistant
- Home Health Aide
- Long-Term Care Assistant
- Hospital Nursing Assistant
- Direct Care Worker
Workforce Impact
By training future Nurse Assistants, Newlight Institute helps address healthcare staffing shortages while creating pathways to economic mobility and career growth for individuals throughout our communities.
Career Pathway
CNA → Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) → Registered Nurse (RN) → Advanced Healthcare Careers
Potential Earning
- $33/hr*
- $69K/yr*
*According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the national average hourly wage across all occupations in the United States is roughly ($33.54), which translates to an average annual income of about ($69.77K).
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