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Dwyer free nursing-assistant training — Maryland

Dwyer Workforce Development

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At a glance

  • Cost: Free instruction
  • Format: In-person
  • Who qualifies: Vets · Service members · Spouses
  • Applications: Open
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Full details
Cost
CNA/GNA training, coaching and placement assistance. Exam fees not itemized. Housing, transportation and childcare support assessed individually, not guaranteed.
Who qualifies
Maryland route: age 18+, COVID-19 vaccination, background check and Dwyer eligibility review/intake interview. Confirm the selected Baltimore training site; this listing does not establish nationwide availability.
Format
In-person Maryland nursing-assistant training. Confirm the selected site and cohort schedule.

Local program: in person in Baltimore, MD.

Dates and availability: Apply Now intake exists; selection and next class placement unconfirmed. No published deadline captured.

Before you decide

What you get
Eligible participants receive free nursing-assistant training and individualized support for entering healthcare work.
What is free
CNA/GNA training, coaching and placement assistance.
Costs and conditions
CNA/GNA training, coaching and placement assistance. Dwyer offers free training and support; donation information mentions helping cover certification exam fees but is not a universal first-attempt/retake guarantee.
Who qualifies
Maryland route: age 18+, COVID-19 vaccination, background check and Dwyer eligibility review/intake interview. Confirm the selected Baltimore training site; this listing does not establish nationwide availability.
Credential
Professional certification / license pathwayMaryland’s current EARN listing says Dwyer participants can earn Certified Nursing Assistant I (CNA I) and CNA II. See details for conditions and remaining questions.
Credential and key limits
Maryland’s current EARN listing says Dwyer participants can earn Certified Nursing Assistant I (CNA I) and CNA II. These are nursing-assistant certification pathways; Dwyer’s generic site still uses CNA/GNA terminology. Exact individual pathway and Maryland Board of Nursing requirements must be matched.
Format
In-person Maryland nursing-assistant training. Confirm the selected site and cohort schedule.
Duration
Confirm selected cohort
Location
Baltimore, Maryland; Health Focus, It Works Learning Center or Soul of Medicine locations listed by Maryland Labor.
Application deadline
See date evidence.
Stipend / housing / travel
Housing, travel and other support are not established unless specifically included in the cost details.
Details checked
2026-10-11

Application and evidence

How to apply

  • Apply through provider: use the official linked page and follow the selected course or cohort instructions. Confirm eligibility, costs and current availability before registering.

Conditions

  • Maryland route: age 18+, COVID-19 vaccination, background check and Dwyer eligibility review/intake interview. Confirm the selected Baltimore training site; this listing does not establish nationwide availability.
  • CNA/GNA training, coaching and placement assistance. Dwyer offers free training and support; donation information mentions helping cover certification exam fees but is not a universal first-attempt/retake guarantee.

Sources for these details

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Credential and exam evidence — October 11

Maryland’s current EARN listing says Dwyer participants can earn Certified Nursing Assistant I (CNA I) and CNA II. These are nursing-assistant certification pathways; Dwyer’s generic site still uses CNA/GNA terminology. Exact individual pathway and Maryland Board of Nursing requirements must be matched.

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