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Enroll In Residential Caregiver Training

Who Can Enroll

You may enroll in the Caregiver Training if you:

  • Are 18 years or older (high school diploma not required)
  • Can understand spoken and written English
  • Are in Intermediate or Advanced level if an ESL student
  • Are able to communicate via email with the instructor and use a computer, phone or other device to do the online classwork.

Deadline

Wednesday before the session begins.

HOW TO ENROLL

SIX Enrollment Options To Choose From Find the enrollment option that’s best for you.

OPTION #1 – ENROLL AS A SELF-PAYING STUDENT

  1. Click here to register. 
  2. Submit payment via the SuccessFund payment link. (This will be emailed to you within 24 hours, not including weekends and holidays) 
    (Note: Refunds are only provided if the class is cancelled.)
  3. Payment by the deadline is required to complete enrollment.

OPTION #2 – FOR CURRENT NHAS ESL STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY FOR FUNDING ASSISTANCE

Use this option ONLY IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLED in an intermediate or higher level ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE class at New Haven Adult School, have met the minimum score requirements for CASAS Pre-test and Post-test, and passed EL Civics 243. All students must continue attending the ESL classes while taking the Caregiver Training. 

Come to the Office (Room W-19) to apply.

OPTION #3 – ENROLL AS A PARTICIPANT OF A COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATION

Use this option if your are a client/participant of a community based workforce, college, or career transitions program such as La Familia, Ohlone College Career Center, SAVE, Vocational Rehabilitation, Adult Day Schools with employment goals.

The amount of payment due varies depending on the community organization’s arrangement with New Haven Adult School.

Who Should Use This Option

  1. Use this enrollment application if you are enrolling in the Caregiver Training program as a participant of a community organization. Fee arrangement varies.
  2. Once we receive your application we will contact you and/or your case manager within three business days, Monday-Thursday.

OPTION #4 – ENROLL AS A WIOA FUNDED PARTICIPANT (the application process takes 3-4 weeks)

Use this option if you meet the qualifications listed below and would like to apply for WIOA funding assistance to pay for training fees and other expenses that occur when starting a new job (such as LiveScan fingerprinting, uniforms, transportation and other employment expenses). IF you are a SNAP or TANF recipient, and none of the other enrollment options pertains to you, please use the WIOA funding option.

What is WIOA and Who Qualifies For It

WIOA stands for Workforce Innovation & Opportunities Act. It is a federally-funded program designed to help job-seekers gain better employment.

To qualify your must be a job-seeker who:

  1. Is 18 years or older Is Unemployed or underemployed (earning below the living wage of $24.10)
  2. Is an Alameda County resident (not including Oakland) OR someone who was laid off from an Alameda County employer within the last six months.
  3. Is authorized to work in the United States Has (or recently had) unemployment Insurance (if applicable)
  4. Is registered for Selective Service (males only)

How To Apply for WIOA Funding

You must apply for WIOA funding AT LEAST THREE WEEKS prior to the class start date. To find out if you qualify for WIOA funding, click one of the links below to learn more.

If you’re an Alameda County resident between the age of 18-21 CLICK HERE and complete the pre-screening questions for La Familia Workforce & Education Program. Someone will contact you with your next steps in approximately 2 business days.

If you are age 25 and older, one of the following agencies can help qualify you if funds are available.

OPTION #5 – APPLY FOR THE COLLEGE + CAREER SCHOLARSHIP

Use this option if: (1) you are a recent high school graduate who wants part-time, flexible work while you’re in college, or (2) are preparing for a career in the Health & Human Services field.

Who Qualifies For the College + Career Scholarship

You qualify for this scholarship if you:

  1. Recently graduated from high school
  2. Are currently enrolled or planning to enroll in college classes
  3. Want to find a job that won’t interfere with your college plans

** You may also apply for this scholarship if you graduated from high school in any other year, AND are taking college classes for a career in any of the following Career Pathways: Health, Family & Human Services, Counseling/Psychology, or Special Education.

What The Scholarship Covers

Our regular ResCare Distance Learning training costs $320 BUT through our Caregiver + College Scholarship, graduating seniors may take the course for only $95.00. This means you only pay for your workbooks and CPR certificate. (Note: refunds are only provided if the class is cancelled.)

How To Apply for the College + Career Scholarship

To apply through the Caregiver + College program, CLICK HERE and complete the online application. option

OPTION #6 – APPLY USING THE CAREGIVER AGENCY REFERRAL PROGRAM

Use this option if have applied for a Caregiver position or are currently employed with a local Caregiver agency and would like job training.

Who Qualifies to Use the Caregiver Agency Referral Program

You qualify for this program if you:

  • Are employed with a local Caregiver agency, or
  • Have directly spoken with a local Caregiver agency about potential employment

What The Scholarship Covers

Class fees only. Student will pay for workbook(s) and CPR certificate

How To Apply 

Seek out employment from one of our partner Caregiver Agencies and ask them to complete the Agency Referral Voucher (click).

 

Special Partnerships for Community-Based Organizations

If you are a community-based organization and would like to discuss partnership or other special arrangements, please contact Michelle Walker-Wade via email.

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