KAUKAUNA — St. Paul Elder Services, Inc. was recently named the 2024 Business Partner in Education Award winner for its partnership with Kaukauna High School on a CNA certification program.
The award was announced March 14, 2024 at the annual Heart of the Valley Chamber’s awards banquet.
For more than 80 years, St. Paul Elder Services has been a pillar in the Heart of the Valley, positively impacting lives through their specialized programs and award-winning facilities, according to a news release.
In a partnership with Kaukauna High School, St. Paul Elder Services has provided expert guidance to launch a groundbreaking class.
This class not only allows students to earn high school credit but also college credit and their CNA certification simultaneously.
Thanks to their up to 24 students per year had the opportunity to pursue their CNA certification. To date, approximately 30 Kaukauna High School students have earned their CNA through this invaluable partnership.