The resources detailed below can assist with payment for CNA classes if you qualify for their program. We do not have additional information about their programs, so please contact them directly if you have questions or concerns.
Please note: We welcome you to take your classes here and would love to have you as a student, but you are allowed to take your classes wherever the programs below allow you to take them. We simply offer this information to assist you on your journey and hope it helps you. If you have information on other programs that should be included on this page, please email us this information so that we can include it. Thanks!
Funding Resources
WIOA Youth
Potential participant must be an out of school youth, between the ages of 16 to 24 year old. Must provide diploma or self-attest to your drop out date or graduation date. If you meet these requirements, please call:
Juan Gamez at (414)-239-5145 or
Intake Specialist Luz at (646) 543-1113
W-2/FoodShare
Adult applicants who qualify for W-2 services, FoodShare or childcare can apply to receive paid training. You must contact the agency that serves the zip code you live in.
You can contact Maximus at:
4201 N. 27th St. Suite 400
Milwaukee, WI 53216
(414)203-8500
Funding Resource: Southeastern Works
(Pays for CNA classes and more)
This program provides assistance with training, employment search, work experience, supportive services and equipment such as gas cards, uniforms, shoes, books. If you have already taken the CNA class, but don’t have the money for the state exam, they may also be able to assist you with payment for that as well. You must reside in Walworth, Racine, or Kenosha County to apply for funding from this program. No exceptions. If you live in Walworth, Racine or Kenosha County, please contact them at (262) 697-4752.
If you reside in Milwaukee County, do not call the number above. They cannot offer you funding. Milwaukee County residents must contact Traci Wren-Ragsdale at (414) 484-7973.
Forward Careers
Forward Careers (Funding available to fully cover the cost of CNA training – including items like tuition, fees, materials, background checks, drug screenings, and CNA exam costs).