The current demand for CNAs in Utah is very high. In order to fulfill staffing needs, many employers of CNAs will hire entry-level candidates with no training or experience, and cover tuition costs for the employee to obtain their CNA certification through an approved program like Utah CNA Training Centers.

Our Employee Scholarship Network connects job-seekers with Employers of CNAs looking to sponsor an employee’s education. If you are an individual looking for steady employment or a future student looking for financial help, you can start working IMMEDIATELY and then enroll in a CNA course with minimal out-of-pocket expenses. Secure a job in healthcare even before taking a CNA course. Many of the Utah CNA Centers Preferred Employers (Workbook Sponsors) will cover tuition costs for their employees. If you are a student interested in taking advantage of these employer programs, call these organizations first: caring hand        brightstar cedarwood-at-sandy       sagerwood at daybreak
A Caring Hand Home Care Provo: 801-377-2760 Sandy: 801-253-1265
BrightStar Care 801-559-3999
Kisco Senior Living Sagewood at Daybreak: 801-790-0585 Cedarwood at Sandy: 801-590-3677

The Department of Workforce Services offers many tuition assistance options. Contact your local DWS office for more information.

Additional employers who may offer tuition assistance:

Blue Harber Chateau Brickyard Salt Lake City………………..(801)833-0854 Canyon Creek Cottonwood Heights…………..(801) 253-7128 Golden Living Taylorsville………………………….(801) 997-9351 Heritage Place Bountiful……………………………(801) 797-3318 City Creek Post Acute Salt Lake City……………………………………………..(801) 322-5521 Cozy Healthcare Salt Lake City……………………………………………..(801)278-4663 Fairview Care Center East Salt Lake City……………………………………………..(801) 355-6891
Genesis Washington Terrace Ogden……………………….(801) 479-9855 Heritage Park Roy……………………………………………………………(801) 825-9731 Life Care Center Bountiful…………………………………………………..(801) 295-3135 Spring Creek Healthcare Center Millcreek…………………………………………………..(801) 272-1892 Stoney Brook Assisted Living Ogden………………………………………………………(801) 393-2824 Elk Meadows Assisted Living & Memory Care Oakley……………………………………………………..(435) 783-5575

PLEASE NOTE – Utah CNA Centers cannot guarantee that any of the employers listed will cover tuition costs. Candidates must be eligible for the positions available at these facilities and must successfully complete the hiring process as outlined by their company standards. Most facilities will require employees to commit to a minimum amount of time that they will remain employed with the company after payment of CNA class tuition. This period if time can vary with some employers requiring as little as 90 days and some as much as one year. Facilities will inform you of their tuition policies as part of the hiring process.