{"id":13543,"date":"2016-01-12T15:13:14","date_gmt":"2016-01-12T20:13:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/?p=13543"},"modified":"2016-01-12T15:13:14","modified_gmt":"2016-01-12T20:13:14","slug":"13543","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mcreativepr.com\/2016\/01\/12\/13543\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn how to begin a career in health care at informational event; Numerous local openings for Certified Nursing Assistants and tuition assistance available"},"content":{"rendered":"

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FORT MYERS, Fla. (Jan. 12, 2016) \u2013\u00a0CareerSource Southwest Florida, Lee Memorial Health System, Fort Myers Technical College and the Southwest Florida Community Foundation<\/a> \u2013 all\u00a0FutureMakers Coalition partners \u2013\u00a0are teaming up to hold an informational event for prospective students to learn about careers as Certified Nursing Assistants.<\/p>\n

The event will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 19 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at CareerSource Southwest Florida, located at 4150 Ford Street Extension in Fort Myers.<\/p>\n

Anyone interested in getting a start with a career in health care is encouraged to attend. The goal is to find interested students and get their tuition and related fees paid for so that they are ready for a new career in just one year.<\/p>\n

Careers in health care continue to be in high\u00a0demand, and CNAs benefit from tremendous opportunities with leading organizations, such as\u00a0Lee Memorial Health System, that offer high wages as well as benefits such as insurance, vacation and tuition assistance for continuing education, according to Tessa LeSage,\u00a0director of social innovation and sustainability for\u00a0the Southwest Florida Community Foundation, the backbone organization of the FutureMakers Coalition.\u00a0\u201cThis is a perfect example of how these FutureMakers Coalition partners are working together to create greater opportunities throughout the region,\u201d LeSage said.<\/p>\n

“We currently have numerous openings for CNAs at Lee Memorial Health System,\u201d said Jon Cecil, chief human resources officer at Lee Memorial Health System. \u201cWe have a great need for\u00a0responsible, caring and compassionate CNAs to work with our patients across Southwest Florida.\u201d<\/p>\n

Representatives and recruiters from LMHS, CareerSource and FMTC will be on hand to explore career options and discuss CNA qualifications, tuition assistance and scholarship opportunities with prospective candidates.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis event is a great opportunity for individuals to come in and sit down with a Lee Memorial representative and explore career options,\u201d said Amy Furlow, CareerSource Southwest Florida\u2019s center supervisor. \u201cWhat a great way to start out 2016 with an opportunity to start a health care career with our area\u2019s number one health care provider. Lee Memorial Health System is truly an Employer of Choice,\u201d said Furlow.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are actively seeking candidates to join our team as soon as they graduate with their CNA credentials,\u201d added Cecil.<\/p>\n

For more information, call\u00a0239-424-3500.<\/p>\n

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