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LAKE COUNTY CELEBRATES FIRST SUMMER YOUTH CNA GRADUATION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – August 7, 2025
MEDIA CONTACT:
Zack Jordan, Coordinator of Communications, Lake County Office of Education
(707) 262-4139 or zjordan@lakecoe.org
PROGRAM CONTACT:
Matt Russell, Director of Adult Education & Career and College Readiness, Lake County Office of Education (707) 262-4171 or mrussell@lakecoe.org
Lakeport, Calif. (Aug. 7, 2025) - The Lake County Office of Education celebrates the completion of its first Youth Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program, with fourteen students prepared to take their certification exam and launch their careers in healthcare.
The graduation ceremony took place on Friday, August 1, 2025, at the Kelseyville High School Student Service Center.
The CNA graduates, who are all current high school students or recent graduates, completed an intensive seven-week summer program that prepared them to take the state CNA exam.
During the seven weeks, participants received hands-on clinical training, classroom instruction, and mentorship from experienced healthcare professionals. Now that each is certified, students are eligible to work in a variety of healthcare settings including skilled nursing facilities, assisted living centers, and hospitals.
“This program gave students a fantastic opportunity to explore a career in the medical field and develop real-world skills before they graduate,” said Brock Falkenberg, Lake County Superintendent of Schools. “By preparing them for the workforce while they’re still in high school, we’re helping students take confident steps toward their future, and supporting the needs of our community.”
The Youth CNA Program reflects LCOE’s commitment to helping students succeed by connecting their education to real career opportunities.
“This program gives students a head start on their careers,” said Matt Russell, Director of Adult Education & Career and College Readiness. “It helps them build confidence, earn credentials, and take real steps toward their future.”
To learn more about the CNA Youth Program and other Medical Training Programs offered by the Lake County Office of Education, visit lakecoe.org/mtp.
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