Kaskaskia College’s Pathway to Healthcare Careers

The Pipeline for the Advancement of the Health Care Workforce Program (PATH) provides students with the resources to begin a new career in healthcare or continue their current healthcare career with additional certificates or licensures.

The PATH grant aims to create, support, and expand opportunities for individuals in health science programs, allowing them to earn credentials or degrees and advance their careers. The grant will also help address the shortage of qualified professionals in the healthcare industry.

Eligibility and Benefits

All students are eligible for the PATH grant if enrolled or planning to enroll in a qualified program at Kaskaskia College. With priority funding for:

  • Minority populations
  • Economically disadvantaged
  • First-generation college students
  • Current healthcare employees seeking additional certificates or degrees

Program benefits include:

  • FREE CNA course
  • FREE EMT Basic course
  • FREE training in critical “soft” skills valued by employers.
  • Continuing education scholarships to those currently working in healthcare who wish to advance their skills with additional certificates or licensure.
  • Licensure and Certification test fee financial support.
  • Financial rewards for successful completion of clinical assignments.

What Careers are Eligible for Funding?

Participants may choose from several healthcare careers, including:

Want to Learn More?

Sara Koopmann

Phone  |  618-545-3366

  • Main Campus
  • Health and Professional Careers, PC 133
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