Lincoln Land Community College is currently accepting applications for free nursing and other health care training through a program called the PATH program.  PATH stands for Pipeline for the Advancement of the Healthcare Workforce.  PATH is funded by the Illinois Community College Grant which helps address the worker shortage in health care by removing financial or other barriers individuals have when it comes to nursing and healthcare careers.

Free tuition, fees, and books are provided to eligible students, who also receive a monthly stipend including rental, childcare, and transportation assistance.  Students also receive a loaner laptop and Wi-Fi hotspot, tutoring, job readiness, and placement services. Eligible students must meet at least one of the following criteria: low income, a first-generation college student, minority student, or incumbent worker.  

In addition to three levels of nursing (CNA, LPN, and RN), PATH covers training in central sterile service technician, ECG tech, emergency medical services, sports science, massage therapy, and many other tech services. 

More information and a a link to the PATH application are available at www.llcc.edu/path, by emailing PATH@llcc.edu or call 217-786-3440.