A helpful starting points for CNA students and future healthcare workers seeking workforce, financial, food, housing, transportation, and community support.
CNA students often balance school, work, family, transportation, finances, childcare, and life while preparing to enter healthcare. A lack of resources can become one of the biggest barriers to starting or completing training.
This page was created to help Arizona students find support as they work toward their healthcare goals. Resource availability, eligibility, services, and locations may change. Please contact each organization directly for the most current information.
Arizona 2-1-1
A statewide resource hub that can help connect individuals and families with food, housing, utility assistance, transportation, employment, education, health care, crisis support, and other community services.
ARIZONA@WORK
Arizona’s statewide workforce system, with local offices and resource centers that support job seekers and employers. Services may include job search support, workforce resources, training connections, youth services, vocational rehabilitation, reentry support, and specialized services depending on location.
AZ Job Connection
A statewide job and training search tool for people exploring employment and career pathways in Arizona.
Arizona Department of Economic Security
A starting point for employment-related supports, workforce programs, unemployment services, disability employment resources, veterans' services, and other assistance programs.
Future healthcare workers deserve support both inside and outside the classroom. If you are working toward becoming a CNA and facing barriers, we encourage you to reach out to local workforce and community organizations for help.
You do not have to do this alone!