Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Apprenticeship Program
Certified Nursing Assistant Apprenticeship Program - Cohort 13
UTMB is accepting applications for our Certified Nursing Assistant Apprenticeship Program.
The program provides:
- Full-time employment and benefits as a Hospital Aide
- Minimum starting wage at $15/hour, with progressive increases during the first year
- Paid on-the-job learning and classroom instruction approved by Texas Health and Human Services
- Full year of mentorship by clinical instructors and experienced Patient Care Technicians
- Promotion to Patient Care Technician and eligibility to register for the CNA exam upon successful completion of the training
The minimum qualifications include:
Age 18 or older
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job, including prolonged standing and lifting more than 50 pounds
The deadline for applications is February 13, 2026, and interviews will be conducted February 24, 2026.
The cohort will begin April 13, 2026.
Equal Employment Opportunity
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
