Health and Fitness : Darwin Boots - CNA Apprenticeship Completion

Virginia Gay Hospital celebrates Darwin Boots, CNA in Nursing & Rehab! Darwin recently received his Certified Nursing Assistant certificate completing a CNA apprenticeship program in conjunction with Kirkwood Community College and VGH. Darwin completed 2000 hours of on the job work hours and an additional Geriatric course.

Through the KCC Apprenticeship program, Darwin participated in a forum with U.S. Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh who was on tour in Cedar Rapids recently as part of Joe Biden's proposed American Jobs Plan. The $2.7 trillion jobs plan includes a section on community colleges. Apprenticeship programs provide opportunities to earn and learn on the job. Darwin provided input on his positive experience with the apprenticeship program and the need for support in these programs. Congratulations!