Nursing Assistants Appreciation
Nursing Assistants Week
June 11-June 17
June 11, 2026 ─ June marks Nursing Assistants Week! We want to celebrate and recognize our incredible staff, students, and graduates of our Nursing Assistants Training Program. We are proud of the 3,500+ nursing assistants that have been trained and certified by the Institute. We asked our CNA staff and current students what this career means to them. Read more on what they said and learn more about our CNA program:
“Because of your support we are standing here today. Thank you for your teaching and guidance and for believing in us. Thank you for preparing us, challenging us, and helping us grow,” – CNA graduate
” I feel very lucky to have all of these caring, intelligent, resilient people going to work in healthcare,”- Julie, Nursing Assistant Training Program Manager
“I’m so blessed being in this program. I get to meet amazing people that have become a family. I’m grateful for every moment we shared. To my instructors, thank you for your patience and guidance. This achievement would not have been possible without each and every one of you,” – CNA graduate
“It takes a lot of hard work and sacrifice to get through the class. The reason why people are taking the class is because they have already taken care of a family member or done a lot of care for grandparents, so they are coming from a genuine place of wanting to provide great care for people so we are confident they will do a great job,” – Sarah, Academic Support Instructor, Nursing Assistant Training Program
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For over half a century, the International Institute of Minnesota has successfully welcomed more than 26,000 refugees to our state. Founded in 1919, the International Institute of Minnesota offers New Americans quality services that support their journey to stability and success. The Institute’s comprehensive offerings include refugee resettlement, English education, workforce and leadership development, college preparation and immigration and citizenship assistance. The Institute is recognized as Minnesota’s leading charitable organization dedicated to helping New Americans rebuild their lives while pursuing their personal and professional goals.
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