FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
| Q: | Can I work while I’m training? |
| A: | Yes. In fact, we encourage a woman who has a part time job to keep it so that she has some income. Hours need to be arranged so that she is free to train from 8:45 am – 3:00 pm for on-site training and also be available for 40 - 160 hours of internship training. |
| Q: | Do you help with transportation? |
| A: | We have a very limited amount of resources for bus tokens. Transportation assistance may be provided on a need basis as determined between the woman and our social worker. |
| Q: | Is there a dress code? |
| A: | Yes. Women in the various training tracks are expected to dress in career appropriate attire/uniforms, e.g. scrubs. |
| Q: | Do I have to have a high school diploma to be accepted? |
| A: | A high school diploma is required for both the CNA/GNA and Pharmacy Technician programs. |
| Q: | Is there an age requirement? |
| A: | A woman must be at least 20 years of age to apply; there is no high end limit. |
| Q: | How much does the program cost? |
| A: | Caroline Center’s trainings are free. There are fees attached to some of the trainings such as professional liability insurance clinical/internship experience and certification exam fees which the women are expected to pay. |
