MEND's program training strategy builds upon traditional educational certificate/degrees attainment and combines it with work-based learning models such as on-the-job training, internships, and paid work experience. You will be supported in a network of your peers with the Greater Milwaukee National Association of Hispanic Nurses. Individuals recruited to MEND are provided with career information and a skills and interest assessments, to assist participants in their focus of career pathways and supportive services that will best fit their goals and needs.
Are you interested in starting or advancing your nursing career? No matter where you are in your healthcare career path, MEND can offer YOU support. MEND’s career pathway has multiple entry points, so whether you are just starting your healthcare career, or have a preexisting CNA, MA, LPN, or RN looking to take the next step in your career, you can get financial assistance. Individuals who have already begun a career in healthcare are eligible to upskill to allow for career advancement.
If you are a current nursing student looking for support, you must be attending MATC, Marquette, UW Milwaukee, Alverno, or Mount Mary in order to qualify for the program.
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Please Note: We are only currently accepting bilingual Spanish-English candidates for CNA training.
MEND can offer support including tuition assistance, assistance with fees, equipment, uniforms, and more. NOTE: Effective 10/1/25, only those in an RN program are eligible.
Please reach out to Toriana Barnes at MEND@employmilwaukee.org or call 414-270-1728 with any questions.
DOL Nursing Expansion Grant Program
Employ Milwaukee
2342 North 27th Street, Milwaukee, WI 53210
Phone: (414) 270-1700Fax: (414) 225-2375
Employ Milwaukee is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Service Provider. If you need this information in an alternate format, or in a different language at no cost to you, please contact us at (414) 270-1700. Deaf, hard of hearing, or speech impaired callers can contact us through Wisconsin Relay Service at 711.
