MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – In recent years, the state along with the Alabama Community College System and medical agencies have worked to make this announcement possible.
The system now provides 22 licensed practical nursing programs and 14 apprenticeships.
“There are thousands, thousands of jobs available in hospitals today that we can’t fill,” said Peggy Benson with the Alabama Board of Nursing.
These programs will fill more than 2,000 of those vacant spots. Specifically, the nursing support technician certified apprenticeship program will allow students to work alongside a nurse all while helping hospitals in need of medical workers.
Alabama is one of the first states to provide this program with other states mimicking the criteria.
High school students are even taking part. Of the 13,000 students already enrolled in these programs, 12% are dual enrollment students.
Officials believe that creating opportunities to have a well-paying job will only better communities especially rural parts …