Anikka

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1. Anyone here use WIA to help cover tuition?

   Anikka replied to LBS2008's topic in Tennessee

   As I mentioned I am a WIA Case Manager in WI. Your best bet is to contact the program in your area. Things vary even within a state (there are regional areas that set the guidelines) so to get the most accurate answer I'd make a call. Most of the tim...

2. Anyone used WIA along with Financial Aid?

   Anikka replied to LBS2008's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   I'm not sure where you live but in WI you are required to show proof of income. It may not be a national requirement but the WIA (Workforce Investment Act) states that priority will be given to low-income individuals and those receiving public assist...

3. Anyone used WIA along with Financial Aid?

   Anikka replied to LBS2008's topic in LPN/LVN Students

   i am a wia case manager in wisconsin (was thinking about going back to school for nursing that's how i ended up on this site). i would like to clarify that this list is a list of potentially eligible training programs. the reason i say potentially is...

4. Financial Assistance (WIA)

   Anikka replied to AmberLamps's topic in Kentucky

   I am a WIA manager in Wisconsin (was thinking about going back to school for Nursing that's how I ended up on this site). I would like to clarify that this list is a list of potentially eligible training programs. The reason i say potential is that e...

5. Anyone here use WIA to help cover tuition?

   Anikka replied to LBS2008's topic in Tennessee

   One thing I'd like to clarify is that WIA is a training and EMPLOYMENT program. The intent is that you have been looking for work first and are unable to find any with your current qualifications or that the jobs you can find are not "high wage" (var...

6. Anyone here use WIA to help cover tuition?

   Anikka replied to LBS2008's topic in Tennessee

   I am a WIA case manager in WI and can answer questions as well. It should be noted that you don't just "sign-up" for this program. Many areas have waiting lists based on priority of service requirements..meaning the more "needy" they see you the high...

7. Where to Job Search?

   Anikka replied to MeganAK's topic in Wisconsin

   The other thing I have noticed in just browsing out of curosity (I'm not a nurse...yet) is that many places are currently giving high priority to internal candidates. Probably due to the economy ...everyone's striving to hold on to the loyal employee...

8. Disappointing Undergrad Grades

   Anikka posted a topic in Pre-Nursing

   My post...which knowing me will get lengthy..is regarding disclosing a mental health history with a nursing program I am applying to. I'm embarressed to share this here but I'm expecting that in a community of medical professionals (and hopefuls like...

9. WI tech colleges -- do credits expire?

   Anikka replied to AZmom's topic in Wisconsin

   Usually credits "expiring" depends on the institution accepting the courses. It can vary from program to program. However if you completed the degree and are applying for a "post-ba" program the requirements MAY be different. Although from my researc...

10. Where to Job Search?

    Anikka replied to MeganAK's topic in Wisconsin

    I live in the Duluth Superior Area so here's my advice...I'm not sure how familiar you are with the area so I apologize if any of these sources are "stating the obvious" MN Works (http://www.mnworks.org) - It's free to list so I've found some listing...

11. Red Cross CNA Program

    Anikka replied to Anikka's topic in CNA/MA

    What do you mean "technology centers"? The biggest problem is that I work full time and can't afford to quit just to take this. It's just a step i need to take to get into an RN program....So any class I take has to be on the weekends or evenings (af...

12. Red Cross CNA Program

    Anikka replied to Anikka's topic in CNA/MA

    Unfortunately the class that starts in a few weeks is full and it won't be offered again on the weekend until fall. I emailed with the person in charge though and she let me know when the fall class would be announced. She said if I keep my eye out I...

13. Living in WI

    Anikka posted a topic in Minnesota

    Hi Everyone. I have lived in MN most of my life but about a year ago became a WI resident. I live across the bridge(s) from Duluth in Superior. I work full time at a non-profit but am looking to get into nursing (slowly but surely!). I am hoping to s...

14. Red Cross CNA Program

    Anikka replied to Anikka's topic in CNA/MA

    How much do CNA programs usually cost? It looked like I could take it at the tech college practically across the street from my house for about 500. I should explain that to take the Red Cross course i also have to drive two hours to a major metro ar...

15. Red Cross CNA Program

    Anikka posted a topic in CNA/MA

    Has anyone ever taken a CNA class offered through the Red Cross? Or know of anyone who has? In Minnesota I have found there is one (and found some notes that is structured differently then that offered through community colleges). I am considering it...