Governor Kemp Announces Funds for Certified Nursing Assistant Pilot Program

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced plans today for a new program aimed at supporting students who are trying to enter the workforce, following two years of pandemic-related disruptions.

Kemp said the Governors Emergency Education Relief Program will allocate more than $800,000 for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Pilot Program.  The funding will allow 500 current Dual-Enrollment High School students across 10 Georgia College and Career Academy sites a grant to cover the cost of getting a Nurse Aid Technical College Certificate.  All 500 students will be able to get their certifications while staying on track to complete their high school diploma on time.

Kemp says the pilot program will allow students whose schedules have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to focus on graduating from high school on time, while accelerating their intended Technical College path so both can be completed at the same time.

Kemp said, "We are committed to meeting the needs of our young people as they prepare to enter our world-class workforce following years of pandemic disruptions,  We are excited to see how the program will make a difference in their lives as it also helps us fulfill a critical workforce need."