The MassHire Berkshire Workforce Board is excited to continue recruitment for future cohorts of our Nursing Assistant Programs!  We are accepting applications on a rolling basis for future programs. You will be contacted when dates are announced to confirm that you are available and interested.

Possible programs include:

  • A Blended 5-week online training, provided by our partners at Integritus Healthcare, pairs online learning with hands on clinical experience. Locations vary throughout the county. Completion of the program will result in the ability to sit for Certified Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide exam.
  • A modified nursing assistant training program, provided by our partners at Berkshire Health Systems, taking place in Pittsfield.
  • A 4-week in-person training program provided by our partners at Berkshire Health Systems and Berkshire Community College. This weekday evening training is held at Berkshire Community College and includes one Saturday lab. Completion of the program will result in the ability to sit for Certified Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide exam.

NEW: Please note that you will need to provide proof of age & Massachusetts residency (driver’s license or government issued ID); proof of citizenship or work authorization, and proof of current employment status (letter from employer or paystub or unemployment receipt) upon acceptance into the training.

Click here for the application

Or complete, save and forward the fillable PDF attached to the application.

This project is funded by the Healthcare/Behavioral Health Hub Continuation Grant (Workforce Competitiveness Trust Fund FY’21 Appropriation) and funds appropriated through the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021. This grant initiative is administered by Commonwealth Corporation on behalf of the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development and the Workforce Skills Cabinet. 
Locally the project is administered by the Berkshire County Regional Employment Board (DBA MassHire Berkshire Workforce Board) in collaboration with Berkshire Health Systems, Integritus Healthcare, CHP Berkshires, The Brien Center, MassHire Berkshire Career Center and Berkshire Community College.