CAL Workforce Co-op™ — Employer Partnership
Your Upstate SC Healthcare Workforce Pipeline.
Partner with CAL to access a consistent pipeline of exam-eligible
future CNAs — trained locally, workforce-ready in 6 weeks.

We handle the training. You do the hiring. No added burden to your
staff — just a reliable local pipeline of candidates who are prepared,
tested, and ready to work.
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Train. Support. Connect. Strengthen the Workforce.
6
Weeks to Exam-Eligible
10
Class Days + Clinical
12–14
Students Per Cohort
100%
State-Approved Curriculum
About the Program
Accelerated Nurse Aide Training
Built for the Workforce
A state-approved, 100-hour hybrid training program designed for busy adults and career changers — providing small-group instruction, hands-on skills labs, and Upstate SC clinical experience.
Program Highlights
✓Only 10 class days plus clinical experience
✓Hybrid learning format
✓Small-group instruction — 12 to 14 students
✓Hands-on skills lab training
✓Upstate SC clinical partnerships
✓Workforce-focused preparation
✓Designed for busy adults and career changers
Partnership Opportunities
✓Early access to upcoming graduates
✓Priority workforce pipeline opportunities
✓Participation in the CAL Workforce Co-op
✓Clinical partnership collaboration
✓Employer visibility within the CAL community
✓Sponsored student opportunities
✓Support of local healthcare workforce development
The CAL Workforce Co-op™
More Than a Hiring Pipeline.
A Community Partnership.
The CAL Workforce Co-op strengthens healthcare workforce development by connecting students, employers, and community partners through training, mentorship, workforce preparation, clinical experience, and employment pathway opportunities.
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Training
State-approved instruction delivered by licensed RN and LPN instructors. Students graduate exam-eligible and workforce-ready.
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Mentorship
Students are supported through their training journey and connected with industry professionals and employer partners.
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Clinical Experience
Real-world clinical training at Upstate SC healthcare facilities under licensed supervision.
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Employment Pathways
Employer partners gain first access to graduates and build long-term, sustainable workforce relationships within the healthcare community.
The goal is not simply to train students, but to help build stronger and more sustainable workforce relationships within the healthcare community.
Program Structure
6-Week State-Approved
Nurse Aide Training Program
Weeks 1–5
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Classroom & Skills Lab
State-approved curriculum delivered by licensed RN and LPN instructors. Hands-on skills practice in our on-site lab.
Week 6
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Clinical Training
Required clinical hours at a Upstate SC healthcare facility under RN supervision.
Upon Completion
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State Exam Eligible
Graduates are fully prepared and eligible to sit for the South Carolina Nurse Aide certification exam.
CAL Workforce Co-op™ Partnership Tiers
Join as a Co-op Partner
and Build Long-Term Pipeline Access
Annual membership connects your facility to a consistent, local pipeline of exam-eligible future CNAs — while investing directly in community workforce development.
⭐ Cornerstone Partner
$2,000/year
Strategic Partnership
Everything in Community, plus:
✓One sponsored student seat annually
✓Additional candidate nomination opportunities
✓Priority workforce partnership collaboration
✓Workforce Advisory participation opportunities
✓Preferred collaboration consideration for future workforce initiatives
Community Partner
$1,000/year
Recruitment
Everything in Network, plus:
✓Early access to graduates before public job searching
✓One annual candidate nomination opportunity
✓Recognition at graduation ceremonies
Network Partner
$750/year
Awareness
✓Graduate resume access each cohort
✓CAL Workforce Partner recognition
✓Website listing
Workforce Access Fund
Your Partnership Creates
Community Impact
All partnership support helps strengthen workforce access and healthcare training opportunities within the community. 100% of employer partnership fees flow into the Workforce Access Fund.
🏫 What the Fund Supports
✓Mission Scholarships for underserved students
✓Seed costs for new healthcare training programs
✓Community workforce development grants
✓Co-op expansion legal costs
"The CAL Workforce Access Fund is a designated community reinvestment fund receiving 100% of employer co-op membership fees and 5% of net operating profit annually."
Ready to Build a Reliable Local Healthcare Workforce Pipeline?
A 15-minute conversation is all it takes to get started.
Call or Text (864) 326-5223
✉️ info@advancelearncenter.com
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