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SUMMARY:CNA Training - Jan 2026
DESCRIPTION:CNA Training Program – Worthington (January-March 2026) – CLICK HERE TO APPLY\nEarn Your Minnesota Nursing Assistant License The Southwest Minnesota Private Industry Council is excited to offer a CNA Training Program in Worthington beginning February 2026. This comprehensive pathway supports students from the first steps of preparation through CNA certification\, opening doors to careers such as Trained Medication Aide (TMA)\, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)\, Home Health Aide\, and many other healthcare roles. Participants will begin with a January Bridge Class to build foundational skills\, followed by CNA coursework\, labs\, and clinical experience. \n\nJanuary Bridge Class (Zoom)\nDesigned to help students prepare for CNA training and strengthen academic and workplace readiness skills. \nOrientation (Choose one)\n\nFriday\, January 2\n\n9:00-10:00 a.m.\n10:30-11:30 a.m.\n\n\nMonday\, January 5\n\n4:00-5:00 p.m.\n\n\n\nBridge Sessions (2 hours a.m. + 2 hours p.m. each day)\n\nWednesday\, January 7 – Zoom\nFriday\, January 9 – Zoom\n\nOngoing Zoom Sessions\nTuesdays and Thursdays\, beginning January 13 through February 5Each day includes 2 hours a.m. + 2 hours p.m. \n\nCNA Class – Worthington Campus\nFebruary 2026 – March 2026 \nOrientation\n\nFebruary 5 | 4:30-8:30 p.m.\n\nLabs\nAll labs run 4:30-9:30 p.m. | February 19\, 23\, 26\, March 2\, 5 \nClinical Experience\nAll clinicals run 6:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | March 12 and 15 \nCLICK HERE TO APPLY
URL:https://www.swmnpic.org/event/cna-training-jan-2026/
LOCATION:Minnesota West – Worthington\, 1450 College Way\, Worthington\, MN\, 56187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Pathways Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="MuHser Hser":MAILTO:mhser@swmnpic.org
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SUMMARY:Free Welding Training – Lower Sioux Hemp Campus
DESCRIPTION:Fill out our Interest Form to see if you qualify \nKickstart your career in welding with this free\, hands-on training opportunity at the Lower Sioux Hemp Campus in Morton\, MN. This in-person program is designed to provide participants with foundational welding skills while earning valuable college credit. \nParticipants will earn nine college credits\, including coursework in Blueprint Reading and Welding Principles and Fundamentals. Training combines classroom instruction with hands-on experience to prepare you for in-demand careers in manufacturing and skilled trades. \nLocation:Lower Sioux Hemp Campus – Morton\, MN \nSchedule: \n\nRequired Orientation: Tuesday\, June 2 | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM\nClass Dates Begin: June 9\nClass Days: Tuesday\, Wednesday\, Thursday\nTime: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM\n\nSpots are limited\, so don’t miss this opportunity to build skills\, earn college credit\, and explore a high-demand career path. \nHow to Get Started:Contact Jesse or Tim\, or fill out our Interest Form to see if you qualify. \n\nLower Sioux Welding Training – June 2026 (5)
URL:https://www.swmnpic.org/event/free-welding-training-lower-sioux-hemp-campus/
LOCATION:Lower Sioux Hemp Campus\, 33115 Omega Ave\, Morton\, MN\, 56270\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Pathways Courses
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SUMMARY:Mechatronics Training – Worthington
DESCRIPTION:Where Mechanics Meet Electronics\nStart your path toward a high-demand technical career with our hands-on Mechatronics Certificate Program. This training combines mechanical\, electrical\, and digital systems to help participants build real-world skills used in today’s manufacturing and industrial workplaces. \nClick Here to see if you Qualify \nParticipants will receive training in: \n\nElectrical systems\nCircuits and sensors\nHydraulics and pneumatics\nPLC/HMI systems\nRobotics\nWelding\nBoiler operations\n\nThrough hands-on instruction and industry-focused learning\, students will gain the skills needed for careers in advanced manufacturing\, automation\, maintenance\, and industrial technology. \nLocation\n📍 Center for Excellence – Worthington \nClass Schedule\nJuly 6 – August 28\, 20263 days per week | 6 hours per day \nInterested?\nTake the next step toward a technical career.👉 Apply today to learn more and see if you qualify for the Mechatronics Training Program. \nEvent Poster: Mechatronics – Worthington – June 2026
URL:https://www.swmnpic.org/event/mechatronics-training-worthington-2/
LOCATION:Center of Excellence – Worthington\, 1215 3rd Avenue\, Worthington\, MN\, 56187\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Pathways Courses
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SUMMARY:CDL Training Course
DESCRIPTION:Fill out OUR INTEREST FORM today to see if you qualify for this FREE 16 Hour CDL Theory Training. \nThis 16hr Commercial Driver’s License Course\, along with the ELDT theory requirements\, will prepare students for the CDL written instruction permit test. There is no driving in this course\, however\, once the student has obtained their permit\, we offer one on one behind the wheel driving instruction. \n  \nVIRTUAL Class Dates\nThis course is a fully virtual course with additional drive hours that will be required (typically between 15 – 45 hours) \nOctober 20\, 22\, 27\, 29 | 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm \n  \nClass Requirements\n\nMust be 18\nMust have a valid driver’s license\nMust pass DOT Physical & Drug Screen\n\nIf you are interested in any of these courses or would like to learn more\, please fill out OUR INTEREST FORM and indicate you are interested in the CDL Training.
URL:https://www.swmnpic.org/event/cdl-training-course/
CATEGORIES:Career Pathways Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Autumn Johnson":MAILTO:ajohnson@swmnpic.org
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SUMMARY:Nursing Assistant Trainings 2026
DESCRIPTION:Fill out OUR INTEREST FORM today to see if you qualify for this FREE Nursing Assistant Training. \nStudents will earn their Minnesota Nursing Assistant License\, which can lead to opportunities in roles such as TMA\, LPN\, Home Health Aide\, and more. \nBridge:  \nOctober 22 – November 25th | Tuesdays and Thursdays | 9:00 – 11:00 AM OR 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM via ZOOM \nCNA class start dates are discussed during your orientation and finalized after successful completion of the bridge class. At that time\, we will review availability and determine the next available training opportunity. \nClick Here to Register \nIf you are interested in any of these courses or would like to learn more\, please fill out OUR INTEREST FORM and indicate you are interested in the Nursing Assistant Training Course.\n  \nClass Dates\nMarshall \nLocation: Avera – Marshall\, MN \nOrientation: November 30th (4:30 – 8:30 pm) \nLab: December 17\, 21\, 28\, January 4\, 6 (4:30 – 9:30 pm) \nClinical: January 7\, 11\, 14\, 19 (4:30 – 8:30 pm) \nContact: Autumn Johnson | ajohnson@swmnpic.org | 507-706-1370 \nClick Here to Register \n  \n  \nWorthington  \nLocation: Center for Excellence – Worthington\, MN \nOrientation: January 11\, 2027 (4:30 – 8:30 pm) \nLab: January 26\, 28\, February 2\, 4\, 8 (4:30 – 9:30 pm) \nClinical: February 11\, 16\, 18\, 22 (4:30 – 8:30 pm) \nContact: Mike Martinez | mmartinez@swmnpic.org | 507-828-8935 \nClick Here to Register \n  \nOrientation: March 1\, 2027 (4:30 – 8:30 pm) \nLab: March 18\, 22\, 25\, 29\, April 1 (4:30 – 9:30 pm) \nClinical: April 3\, 4 (6:00 am – 2:30 pm) \nContact: Mike Martinez | mmartinez@swmnpic.org | 507-828-8935 \nClick Here to Register \n  \n 
URL:https://www.swmnpic.org/event/nursing-assistant-trainings-2026/
CATEGORIES:Career Pathways Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Autumn Johnson":MAILTO:ajohnson@swmnpic.org
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SUMMARY:Welding Courses
DESCRIPTION:Fill out OUR INTEREST FORM today to see if you qualify for this FREE Welding Training in partnership with Minnesota West Community and Technical College. \nStudents will earn nine college credits\, including Blueprint Reading and Welding Principles and Fundamentals\, through hands-on training. \n  \nClass Dates\nGranite Falls \nLocation: Minnesota West – Granite Falls \nClass Dates: November 16\, 2026 – March 31\, 2027 \nClasses will be held 3 nights a week (Monday\, Tuesday\, and Wednesday) from 4-8pm \nContact: Autumn Johnson | ajohnson@swmnpic.org | 507-706-1370 \nClick Here to Register \nIf you are interested in any of these courses or would like to learn more\, please fill out OUR INTEREST FORM and indicate you are interested in the Welding Course.
URL:https://www.swmnpic.org/event/welding-courses/
LOCATION:Granite Falls – Minnesota West\, 1593 11th Ave\, Granite Falls\, MN\, 56241\, United States
CATEGORIES:Career Pathways Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Autumn Johnson":MAILTO:ajohnson@swmnpic.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270107T163000
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SUMMARY:Nursing Assistant Trainings 2027
DESCRIPTION:Fill out OUR INTEREST FORM today to see if you qualify for this FREE Nursing Assistant Training. \nStudents will earn their Minnesota Nursing Assistant License\, which can lead to opportunities in roles such as TMA\, LPN\, Home Health Aide\, and more. \nBridge: \nCheck back for our Virtual Bridge Dates \nCNA class start dates are discussed during your orientation and finalized after successful completion of the bridge class. At that time\, we will review availability and determine the next available training opportunity. \nClick Here to Register \nIf you are interested in any of these courses or would like to learn more\, please fill out OUR INTEREST FORM and indicate you are interested in the Nursing Assistant Training Course.\n  \nClass Dates\nBelow are all of the upcoming class options for our CNA course. The Interest Form is the same for all of the different options. If you qualify\, your Career Specialist will work with you to find the best option for you and your schedule.  \nMARSHALL\, MN\nLocation: Avera – Marshall\, MN \nJanuary – February 2027\nOrientation: January 7th (4:30 – 8:30 pm) \nLab: January 28\, February 1\, 2\, 4\, 8  (4:30 – 9:30 pm) \nClinical: February 9\, 11\, 16\, 18 (4:30 – 8:30 pm) \nContact: Autumn Johnson | ajohnson@swmnpic.org | 507-706-1370 \nClick Here to Register \n  \nFebruary – March 2027\nOrientation: February 23  (4:30 – 8:30 pm) \nLab:  March 15\, 18\, 22\, 23\, 25 (4:30 – 9:30 pm) \nClinical: March 27\, 28  (6:30 am – 2:30 pm) \nContact: Autumn Johnson | ajohnson@swmnpic.org | 507-706-1370 \nClick Here to Register \n  \nMarch – May 2027\nOrientation: March 29 (4:30 – 8:30 pm) \nLab: April 19\, 22\, 26\, 27\, 29 (4:30 – 9:30 pm) \nClinical: May 3\, 4\, 6\, 10 (4:30 – 8:30 pm) \nContact: Autumn Johnson | ajohnson@swmnpic.org | 507-706-1370 \nClick Here to Register \n  \nWORTHINGTON\, MN\nLocation: Center for Excellence – Worthington\, MN \nJanuary – February 2027\nOrientation: January 11\, 2027 (4:30 – 8:30 pm) \nLab: January 26\, 28\, February 2\, 4\, 8 (4:30 – 9:30 pm) \nClinical: February 11\, 16\, 18\, 22 (4:30 – 8:30 pm) \nContact: Mike Martinez | mmartinez@swmnpic.org | 507-828-8935 \nClick Here to Register \n  \nMarch – April 2027\nOrientation: March 1\, 2027 (4:30 – 8:30 pm) \nLab: March 18\, 22\, 25\, 29\, April 1 (4:30 – 9:30 pm) \nClinical: April 3\, 4 (6:00 am – 2:30 pm) \nContact: Mike Martinez | mmartinez@swmnpic.org | 507-828-8935 \nClick Here to Register \n  \nApril – May 2027\nOrientation: April 5\, 2027 (4:30 – 8:30 pm) \nLab: April 22\, 26\, 27\, 29\, May 3 (4:30 – 9:30 pm) \nClinical: May 5\, 6\, 10\, 12 (4:30 pm – 8:30 pm) \nContact: Mike Martinez | mmartinez@swmnpic.org | 507-828-8935 \nClick Here to Register \n  \nJACKSON\, MN\nLocation: Minnesota West | Jackson\, MN \nJanuary – February 2027\nOrientation: January 11\, 2027 (4:30 – 8:30 pm) \nLab: February 1\, 4\, 8\, 11\, 16 (4:30 – 9:30 pm) \nClinical: February 18(4:30 – 9:30 pm) ; February 22\, 25 (4:30 – 10:00 pm) \nContact: Mike Martinez | mmartinez@swmnpic.org | 507-828-8935 \nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.swmnpic.org/event/nursing-assistant-trainings-2027/
CATEGORIES:Career Pathways Courses,PIC Event
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