Massachusetts Career Ladder Program for Nurses

Short title
Massachusetts Career Ladder Program
Audience
Individuals
Max award
$17,600
Funding source(s)
U.S. Department of the Treasury
Deadline type
Rolling

The Massachusetts Career Ladder Program (CLP) helps current Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and other direct care workers in skilled nursing facilities, long-term care, home care, and community settings (including substance use services) become Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs). To be eligible, participants must have the endorsement of their employer. 

We know that LPN training programs are rigorous. The Massachusetts Career Ladder Program is designed so that participants studying to become LPNs:  

  1. Receive some financial support to help cover living costs; 
  2. Can work reduced hours while maintaining job security;
  3. Have access to support services should academic or personal challenges arise; and
  4. Agree to return to their employers as full-time LPNs after obtaining an LPN license.
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