Nursing Skills Program

Helps low to moderate-income individuals up-skill or re-skill into high demand nursing careers. Funded through a Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) Workforce Innovation Grant Program administered by WISCAP to tackle Wisconsin's healthcare workforce challenges.

Geographic Scope: Service area includes Barron, Chippewa, Dunn, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, and St. Croix counties in Wisconsin.

Focus Areas:

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) training
• Medical Assistant training
• Associate Degree Nurse (RN) training
• High demand nursing careers

Funding Covers:

• Up to $25,000 per participant toward tuition and fees
• Books and required supplies for classes
• Transportation costs to attend classes or clinicals
• Childcare needed while student is in school-related activities
• Additional assistance as needed

Eligible Training Institutions:

• Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC)
• Northwood Technical College

Eligibility Requirements:

• Household income at or below 80% of the County Median Income
• Reside in West CAP service area (Pierce, Pepin, Polk, St. Croix, Barron, Chippewa, and Dunn counties)
• Training for Nursing Assistant, Medical Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse, RN Associate Degree, or RN Bachelor Degree
• For Bachelor Degree programs, must be completable by June 30, 2025
• Plan to get a job in Wisconsin upon graduation
• No work requirements

Program Expectations:

• Maintain regular contact with staff
• Inform staff of changes (address, phone, income, household members, etc.)
• Complete and return all forms as required
• Participate in follow-up surveys during and after exiting the program
• Look for a job in Wisconsin

Contact Information:

• Contact: Stephanie Stark, Program Manager
• Direct: 715-900-2148
• Mobile: 715-410-4735
• Fax: 715-265-7031
• Email: sstark@wcap.org

Application Process

1. Initial Contact: Reach out to Stephanie Stark, Program Manager
2. Screening Meeting: Meet with staff to discuss nursing career goals and program eligibility
3. Income Verification: Provide proof of household income (documentation of 80% of County Median Income or below)
4. Residency Verification: Provide proof of residency in service area
5. Training Plan Development: Work with staff to select nursing program and create funding plan
6. Ongoing Communication: Maintain regular contact with staff and provide updates on progress

Required Materials

• Proof of household income
• Proof of residency in West CAP service area (Barron, Chippewa, Dunn, Pepin, Pierce, Polk, or St. Croix counties)
• Identification
• Documentation of acceptance into nursing training program (from CVTC or Northwood Technical College preferred)