Enroll in a free program today and get started on your nursing assistant certification! With additional funding secured for the Next Generation Nursing Assistant initiative, any interested Minnesotan can receive training, books, uniforms and take their certification exam at no cost. Reliable transportation and technology needs can also be covered.

Click here for additional information and find a program near you. New class sections will be added through February 2023. Please note: The webpage will be updated regularly as classes become available.

Have you completed your training? Get certified!

After you've completed your nursing assistant training, be sure to register to take your Nursing Assistant Knowledge and Skills tests. Click here for more information and to find a testing center near you.

Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE) Commissioner Dennis Olson completed his statewide tour at the conclusion of this month. Throughout October, Olson has been traveling across the state, from Winona to Moorhead, meeting with campus administration and student leaders to learn and discuss the current state of higher education in Minnesota.

Over the past two weeks, Olson's visited with Concordia University - St. Paul, University of Northwestern - St Paul, Bethel University, Macalester College, University of St. Thomas, Hamline University, St. Catherine University, Gustavus Adolphus College, Minnesota State University - Mankato, Minnesota State University - Moorhead, Leech Lake Tribal College, Red Lake Nation College, and White Earth Tribal and Community College. These conversations will help inform agency recommendations for Governor Walz's budget proposal this upcoming legislative session.

Join us for the final session in the three-part webinar series focused on parenting students in Minnesota! On Thursday, Nov. 10, participants will share any lessons learned from their own experiences and discuss how to keep momentum strong in their efforts to bring about change.