The Wesley Community, a 37-acre senior living campus with more than 700 residents in Saratoga Springs, is partnering with Maria College to host an informational session on the Caring Gene® Career Pathways Training Program. The
hour-long session will begin at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 6 at the Embury Café, 133 Lawrence Street in Saratoga Springs.
Registration is required by Thursday, May 1 at [email protected]. Classes are held exclusively on weekends with free tuition, books and fees provided to eligible students.
This meeting is open to Wesley Community staff and local residents who are interested in learning more about pursuing a degree as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) through the Caring Gene® Program, an initiative funded through the New York State Department of Health and offered at Maria College.
“There is a growing population of aspiring students and caregivers who are facing financial and logistical obstacles to obtaining a degree in the healthcare fields,” said J. Brian Nealon, CEO of The Wesley Community. “The Caring Gene® Career Pathways Training Program, funded by the state and offered at Maria College, will bridge a critical gap by providing tuition-free, much-needed healthcare training, especially to meet the rising demand for long-term health care services.”
Free training is offered through the Caring Gene® Career Pathways Training Program in 13 health-care fields and is open to students who meet eligibility requirements. To qualify, students must agree to a three-year service commitment with a healthcare, behavioral health, or social care network provider in New York that serves a patient population of at least 30% Medicaid-reliant or uninsured individuals. Additionally, students must complete their degree by spring 2027 and fulfill the service requirement by 2031.
The Caring Gene® Career Pathways Training Program (CPT) is designed to address healthcare workforce shortages in New York’s most impacted areas by removing barriers to career advancement.
Students who successfully complete their degree through the program and opt to work for The Wesley Community will receive a competitive and team-oriented benefits package, including competitive pay, incentive compensation, paid vacation, sick leave, personal time, paid holidays, flexible scheduling, a 401(k) retirement plan, and a new daily pay option.
According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the healthcare industry accounts for up to 14% of the nation’s total employment. The Administration on Aging also predicts that the demand for long-term healthcare services will continue to rise as the U.S. population ages.
For more information about The Wesley Community, visit www.thewesleycommunity.org.