When Angel Archaga graduated from highschool final 12 months, he was not completely sure what his future may maintain. That is, till he discovered a couple of new apprenticeship program supplied by means of Covenant Living Communities and Services and considered one of its senior dwelling communities, Three Crowns Park, positioned in Evanston.
The apprenticeship program is designed to assist in addressing the necessity for health care workers head on. In a partnership with Oakton Community College, accepted candidates attend a 20-week course in primary nursing help after which work as an apprentice at Three Crowns Park in health care 20 to 25 hours every week. Their coursework is paid for by Covenant Living and they’re additionally paid for their time working within the senior dwelling neighborhood.
“I really like helping people and making their lives better,” mentioned Archaga. “The program gave me an opportunity to really explore a health care career and obtain firsthand skills and get paid at the same time.”
If a participant is profitable in finishing their schooling and passing the certification, they’re supplied full-time employment at Three Crowns Park. Archaga is the primary particular person to graduate and acquire his nursing assistant certification within the program. He has now been working as a Certified Nursing Assistant since December.
“We are really excited to see this program coming together to not only help our need for a continuous pool of health care workers, but also to kick start careers of individuals who may need some assistance in getting started,” mentioned Robi Nevers, Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Covenant Living.”
“Since I have started working full-time at Three Crowns Park, I have really started making some personal connections with the health care residents there and enjoy working together with all the staff,” mentioned Archaga. “They have become like family to me.”
While Archaga was the primary participant within the program, he won’t be the final. Two extra people are at the moment within the program working their means towards certification. Covenant Living can also be wanting into increasing its apprenticeship program for Covenant Living of Northbrook and at Covenant Home of Chicago. The subsequent class of apprentices begins in August and functions are at the moment being accepted on their career page should you search underneath “apprentice.”