Eastern Connecticut Healthcare Pipeline Program

The Eastern Connecticut Healthcare Pipeline was developed to address the need for skilled healthcare professionals. These short-term training programs are available at no cost to unemployed and underemployed workers unable to attend longer-term training. The application and selection process are run through Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board and the courses are taught at Three Rivers.

PERSONAL CARE AIDE PROGRAM

What is a Personal Care Aide?

Personal Care Aides (PCA) work in a home care environment and dedicate themselves to assisting individuals with daily activities such as using the bathroom, preparing or eating meals, executing hygiene and grooming habits, taking medication, bathing, and completing housework or other chores.

Program Description

This program is a free, customized, non-credit Personal Care Aide program for eligible students through the Eastern Connecticut Healthcare Pipeline developed to address the need for skilled healthcare professionals. This short-term (5.5 weeks long) training program is available to unemployed and underemployed workers unable to attend longer-term training.

Three Rivers Community College has partnered with Assured Quality Home Care, LLC along with other healthcare employers to design a training program that prepares individuals with entry-level skills and knowledge to perform Personal Care Aide (PCA) duties. Upon completion of the program, students will earn the following industry-recognized credentials/certificates: Personal Care Assistant, Dementia Care Certificate, AHA Basic Life Support CPR, and Mental Health First Aid Certification.

Course Schedule

To view the schedule for the next upcoming program: click here: TBA

Benefits during the training

Students also receive support from the EWIB-funded programs (Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board) offered at the American Job Centers (AJC), helping them access supportive services while in classroom training to reduce barriers to enrollment and completion. Examples include travel reimbursement, daycare assistance, and required books, tools, and clothing.

To apply

If you or someone you know is interested in this training and is underemployed or unemployed,

• apply online at http://ewib.metrixlearning.com/forms/hcapp.cfm,
• or call one of the following American Job Center offices:
  • the Montville AJC office – (860) 848-5240,
  • Danielson AJC office – (860) 774-4077,
  • Willimantic AJC office – (860) 450-7603.

Applicants will be assessed for basic and occupational skills to determine if they are ready for this training, or if they should take an intensive two-week Education Refresher course, or be referred to the American Job Center for other services.

The Eastern Connecticut Workforce Investment Board (EWIB) oversees a network of workforce-related programs funded from a variety of sources including the operations of the region’s American Jobs Centers (AJC) which handle the application process for Pipeline programs at Three Rivers Community College. 

SNAP and WIOA Eligible