Wesley Willows Academy

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.

05/14/2026

Join us for our upcoming Hiring Event!

If you have a passion for helping others, we have opportunities waiting for you. From caregiving to healthcare careers, there’s a place for you at Wesley Willows.

📍 Meet the team
📍 Explore open positions
📍 Interview opportunities
📍 Start your next chapter

Come build a career with purpose. 💙

05/06/2026

🩺 Hands-on learning in action!
Our future caregivers are building confidence and clinical skills one vital sign at a time! From blood pressure checks to pulse and respirations, students in the Wesley Willows Academy CNA Program are getting real-world experience that prepares them to provide compassionate, quality care. ❤️
Every great caregiver starts with the basics — and our students are already making us proud! 👏

04/23/2026

History in the making! Our very first Wesley Willows Academy cohort! They will start their 4th week of class next week! 💪

04/16/2026

Ready to start your career in healthcare? We’re now accepting applications for our next CNA class!

🩺 Next cohort begins June 15
📚 Hands-on training + real-world experience

Spots are limited—apply today!
👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdXJkK1CcrouErGBv8cx6332FW8diFzh4WlTEPMuyJ9CmKCWw/viewform?pli=1

04/05/2026

Wesley Willows Academy is ready to welcome our first cohort of students tomorrow! We are very excited! Students will be with us for 8 weeks to prepare for their state exam.