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The five-and-a-half-week course combines traditional classroom learning with hands-on clinical training to prepare participants to start working as a CNA as soon as they earn their credential.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;We are excited to partner with Virginia Western Community College to help address the critical shortage of CNAs. This program is a great way to launch your healthcare career with potentially little to no cost,&#8221; said Spring Abney, RN program coordinator for TAP.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Enrollment is now open for the cohort beginning January 8, 2026. High demand is anticipated. Registration for the January cohort will remain open until Tuesday, December 23, 2025, or until spots are filled.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virginiawestern.edu\/news\/2025\/11\/13\/virginia-western-and-total-action-for-progress-tap-join-together-to-offer-nurse-aide-training-for-certification\/\">Read more about the program<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Virginia Western Community College and Total Action for Progress (TAP) are pleased to announce an opportunity for aspiring healthcare professionals in Roanoke with a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) training program at the Roanoke Higher Education Center. 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