Massachusetts Career Ladder Program Application

The Massachusetts Career Ladder Program (CLP) helps current Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and other direct care workers in senior care, home care, and community settings become Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs).

CLP participants receive the following benefits:

CLP Advance Payments of $440 per week (pre-tax) to help cover living costs throughout the standard duration of the LPN program (typically 10 months)
Tuition assistance for expenses not covered by public funds
Access to weekly one-on-one coaching and other supports through JVS Boston, a nonprofit supportive services provider
Coverage of the NCLEX-PN exam fee ($200) and license registration ($230)
Referrals to other resources as needed

Click this link to learn more: https://socialfinance.org/massachusetts-career-ladder-program/

Eligibility requirements

To be eligible for the Massachusetts CLP, you must:

Be currently employed by your employer as a full-time CNA or direct care worker in good standing;
Be accepted into an LPN training program at an approved Massachusetts community college;
Have received conditional approval from your employer to participate in the CLP if you are accepted into an approved LPN program at an eligible Massachusetts community college;
Be a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident (green card holder), Asylum Grantee or refugee status with a valid U.S. work permit (not eligible: TPS, asylum seeker, parolee, J1 Visa, undocumented);
Have a valid Social Security Number;
Currently live in Massachusetts;
Plan to work in Massachusetts for the next five (5) years; and
Make a commitment that upon obtaining your LPN license, you will continue to work for your current employer as a full-time LPN for at least four (4) years.

If you do not return to your employer after obtaining your LPN license, you will be responsible for repaying the full CLP Advance Payment amount you received.

If you return to your employer for a period of less than 4 years, you will be responsible for repaying a portion of the CLP Advance Payment amount you received. This portion will depend on how long you remained with your employer. See the FAQs here for more information: http://socialfinance.org/massachusetts-career-ladder-program

Career Ladder Preparatory Program (CLPrep) Interest

CLPrep focuses on individuals who need additional preparation and/or support to be admitted into an LPN program. The level of support offered to CLPrep participants vary based on application readiness level.

This could include: assistance with navigating admissions requirements, coverage of the TEAS exam fee, and an online readiness class (for up to 1 year) focusing on English and Math skills.

Your CLPrep eligibility will be determined as part of your screening and assessment with Massachusetts Senior Care Association (MSCA).

Click here to learn more about CLPrep: http://socialfinance.org/massachusetts-career-ladder-program

MSCA determines eligibility during assessment and screening and may not be required of all applicants.

Massachusetts Career Ladder Program Application

First Name

Last Name

Phone Number

Phone

Email Address

Contact Preference

This is how we will contact you regarding your application status.

Phone

Pronouns

Date of Birth

mm/dd/yyyy

Gender

Address - Street

Please provide the address of your primary residence

City/Town

State

Zip Code

Are you Hispanic or Latino?

Select which group that you identify with:

What is your highest level of education completed to date?

How did you hear about the Career Ladder Program?

If you selected 'Other,' please provide details below:

Eligibility Questions

I have a valid social security number.

I currently live in Massachusetts.

I am a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident (green card holder), Asylum Grantee or have refugee status. Note: TPS, Asylum Seeker, Parolee, J1 Visa, and undocumented do NOT meet this eligibility requirement.

If accepted into CLP, I plan to remain in Massachusetts for the next 5 years.

Employer Information

Please let us know up to two employers you work for (if you work for more than 2 employers, please select the 2 you work the most hours for).

Employer #1:

Select your current work status:

Which of the following best describes your current primary role?

If you selected 'Other,' please provide details below:

What is your current hourly wage?

What are the average number of hours you currently work per week?

Do you work in either a skilled nursing, home-based, or community-based service provider?

Employer #2:

Select your current work status:

Which of the following best describes your current primary role?

If you selected 'Other,' please provide details below:

What is your current hourly wage?

What are the average number of hours you currently work per week?

Do you work in either a skilled nursing, home-based, or community-based service provider?

Through which of the following do you receive health insurance?

If you selected 'Other,' please provide details below:

Please provide your Administrator's or Executive Director's name:

Please provide your Administrator's or Executive Director's name, so we can confirm they are willing to participate in this employer-sponsored program.

Director's Name

Director's Phone Number

Director's Email

The career ladder program requires your employer to sponsor your participation. Do you authorize the career ladder program to contact your employer?

LPN Program and Related Prerequisites

CLP is accessible to students at any point in their LPN journey. Please answer the following questions accurately so that the program can assist you effectively in your current stage of becoming an LPN

Have you been accepted to an LPN Program?

Yes

CLP Applicant Certifications

Please certify that the below statements are correct.

I am currently employed by my employer as a full-time direct care worker in good standing.

I understand that by participating in the CLP, I am committing to return to my employer to work full-time as an LPN for at least 4 years after successfully attaining my LPN license. If I do not return or leave before the 4-year period, I will be responsible for repaying all or a portion of the CLP Advance Payment, as applicable, that I received while I was working part-time and attending an LPN program.

Please indicate your status regarding the Test of Essential Academic Skills (TEAS):

By signing my full name below, I attest that all my responses are accurate.

The next step in the application process is to schedule an interview with Mass Senior Care Association Career Ladder Coaches. So that we can easily reach you, please enter your contact information and the days/times that are best to reach you. We will do our best to accommodate those times

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