I think that even if you do not have the oppertunity to WORK as a CNA it will be worth it to take the class. I am starting my first semester in January and I took a CNA course and became certified year and a half ago. I never had the chance to actually work as a CNA due to situations that have happened in my life... but, I do not regret taking the class one bit. It helped me to determine that the health care field is really what I wanted to get into. As a CNA, you work you rear end off and if you can get through that job and still enjoy what you are doing... then nursing is the right job for you! Also, just having my CNA certificate helped with my points to get into the school I am attending next semester. Good Luck!