Wesley Willows Academy

09/03/2026

🎓 We’re Getting Ready!

We’re putting the finishing touches in place and counting down the days until we welcome the newest Wesley Willows Academy cohort on September 8!

These future CNAs are preparing for more than a new career—they are preparing to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

The need for compassionate caregivers remains strong, with approximately 203,300 openings for nursing assistants and projected nationwide each year! CNAs are the heart of hands-on care, providing comfort, dignity, encouragement, and essential support to those who need it most.

Interested in joining us? Get started here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXJkK1CcrouErGBv8cx6332FW8diFzh4WlTEPMuyJ9CmKCWw/viewform

💙 Your career. Your purpose. Your time to make a difference.

08/28/2026

🍂 Fall Into a New Career in Healthcare! 🩺

Wesley Willows Academy still has openings for our eight-week CNA training program beginning September 8. Take the first step toward a rewarding healthcare career—apply today!

Apply here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXJkK1CcrouErGBv8cx6332FW8diFzh4WlTEPMuyJ9CmKCWw/viewform

Please share with someone who would make a great CNA!

08/06/2026

We are thrilled to celebrate the graduation of our second Wesley Willows Academy cohort! 🎉
We couldn't be more proud of these dedicated students and all they've accomplished. Their hard work, compassion, and commitment have prepared them to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
Please join us in congratulating these future healthcare professionals as they begin this exciting new chapter. We can't wait to see the incredible impact they'll make! 💙👏

07/30/2026

🌟 Your future in healthcare starts here! 🌟

Enrollment is now open for the next class of the Wesley Willows Academy!

In just eight weeks, you can gain the skills, hands-on experience, and confidence needed to begin a rewarding career as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Our program includes classroom instruction, skills labs, clinical experience, textbooks, scrubs, the state exam fee, and more!

🩺 Build skills that make a difference
💙 Prepare for a meaningful healthcare career
🎓 Take the first step toward becoming a CNA

Space is limited—apply today and get ready to turn your compassion into a career!

📅 Class begins: August 24
📞 For more information: 815-316-1533 or [email protected]

➡️ Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXJkK1CcrouErGBv8cx6332FW8diFzh4WlTEPMuyJ9CmKCWw/viewform

This application is for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Program at Wesley Willows Academy. It is delivered 100% in person through classroom instruction and supervised clinical training. All students are required to be physically present in the classroom or clinical setting during sche...

07/13/2026

📚➡️💙 From the classroom to real-life care!

Our Wesley Willows Academy CNA Cohort #2 is already putting their skills into practice! Last week, students began their hands-on skills lab, gaining valuable experience in a real-life care setting under the guidance of our experienced instructors.

We're proud to be training compassionate caregivers—building confidence, developing skills, and making a difference, one step at a time.

Please join us in cheering on Cohort #2 as they continue their journey toward becoming Certified Nursing Assistants! 👏

06/10/2026

The Wesley Willows team will be at the Workforce Connection and Goodwill Job Fair tomorrow, and we'd love to meet you!

Whether you're interested in joining our team or learning more about the Wesley Willows Academy CNA Training Program, we can help you take the next step toward a rewarding career serving older adults.
✅ CNA Training Program ✅ Career Advancement Opportunities ✅ Meaningful Work ✅ Supportive Team Environment

Stop by our booth and discover how your future in healthcare can start today!

🔥 HOT jobs. HOT opportunities. HOT Sizzlin’ Summer Fun! 🔥

Join Goodwill and The Workforce Connection for the 𝗦𝗶𝘇𝘇𝗹𝗶𝗻’ 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗝𝗼𝗯 & 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲 𝗙𝗮𝗶𝗿 ... TOMORROW - Thursday, June 11 from 1 PM to 4 PM at the UW Health Sports Factory in downtown Rockford!

✔️ 60 employers hiring on-site
✔️ On-site interviews
✔️ Resume-building workshop
✔️ Community resources for job seekers
✔️ Bring your resume if you have one!

Whether you’re looking for your first job, a new career, or helpful community resources, this is the place to be this summer! ☀️

UW Health Sports Factory
305 S. Madison St., Rockford

06/03/2026

💙 Welcome to the team, Tytana! 💙

🎉 Success Story Alert! 🎉

The same day our first Wesley Willows Academy CNA Training Program cohort graduated, we hosted a hiring event where interviews were conducted, and employment offers were made on the spot!

We are excited to share that, so far, 3 of our 8 graduates have officially joined the Wesley Willows family — and that number continues to grow!

Please join us in congratulating Tytana and her fellow graduates on beginning their healthcare careers right here at Wesley Willows. Your hard work, dedication, and compassion are already making an impact, and we are proud to have you on our team!

06/03/2026

🎓💙 Congratulations to the FIRST graduating class of the Wesley Willows Academy CNA Training Program! 💙🎓

Last Thursday, we celebrated an incredible milestone as our first cohort completes their journey and prepares to begin meaningful careers in healthcare. Their hard work, compassion, and dedication have helped build something special from the ground up.

We are so proud of each of you and excited to see the impact you will make in our community. Please join us in congratulating our graduates! 👏

05/15/2026

Yesterday we held a ribbon cutting ceremony to officially open the Wesley Willows Academy!🎉

The ceremony featured speeches from Wesley Willows Executive Director Jessica Story, President and CEO Frances Salinas, and resident Susan Zimmerman, who along with her late husband Phil was instrumental in making our CNA academy a reality.

In attendance were members of the Wesley Willows Board of Trustees, leadership team, staff, community members, and of course, our amazing instructors and first cohort of students!

Special thanks to the Wesley Willows Dining Services Team for providing delicious appetizers for attendees to snack on.

This ceremony represents a significant milestone in our organization's commitment to workforce development, compassionate care, and community investment. Thank you to everyone who helped to make it happen!

05/15/2026

Did you catch us on the news last night? Thank you to Eyewitness News for highlighting our ribbon cutting ceremony at Wesley Willows!

Wesley Willows recently hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony, celebrating the opening of its Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training academy.