January 20, 2017

Schmieding Caregiver Training Center Receives $14k Grant for Scholarships

On January 4, 2017, the SHARE foundation of El Dorado, AR presented the Schmieding Home Caregiver Training Program (SHCTP) in El Dorado with a grant for $14,595 to go toward student scholarships. The Program Coordinator for the SHCTP Bethany Cheatham was present to receive the award. She was joined by a former graduate and previous SHARE scholarship recipient Ci’Anna Martin, and the rest of the Schmieding staff. This marks the second consecutive year that the SHCTP has received a sizeable grant to increase the number of qualified caregivers in Union County. In 2016, 20 students were given the chance to be trained as a certified caregiver. Many went on to take their state Certified Nurse’s Assistant (CNA) exam successfully, and many now work as caregivers in homes and facilities in Union County and beyond.

The generous grant for 2017 will provide full scholarships to 21 students who have a legitimate financial need and desire to be educated as a certified caregiver. The staff of the SHCTP was thrilled to accept this grant and looks forward to helping better the lives of individuals seeking a new career or those simply seeking to better the life of someone they love.

The need for qualified and compassionate caregivers will always be present in our community. If you are interested in becoming a caregiver, call today to find out more and enroll in the next class!