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At the moment, we don’t have any. However, you can check out our Dreambound Agreement program here, where we pay for your tuition and place you at a job. You can also apply for our tuition reimbursement program for CNAs and Caregivers.
Yes. State law and employers require you to have COVID vaccination to start work. You must have proof of vaccination or be willing to get vaccinated before starting the program.
In order to be eligible for our programs, you need to be physically able to attend classes in the US. You'll also need a social security card and work authorization in the US.
You are eligible to sign up for our programs if you have no felonies in the last 5 years and no misdemeanors involving assault or theft in the last 5 years.
You can start by filling out the Dreambound Application form here.
Yes. You can select our Payment Plan option, where you pay around one-third of the total tuition cost of your selected program and the rest before you graduate class. For more information, you can contact us at [email protected].
We do not, but many of our partner schools do. You can send us an email at [email protected] or text 832-862-5679 if you’d like help selecting a school. Otherwise, the Dreambound Agreement replicates many of the same benefits of WIOA vouchers - we pay for your class and place you at a job. (DFW and AZ candidates only).
Yes. Our training providers offer hybrid classes where the first part involves online classes and the clinicals are done in-person. Unfortunately, most states do not allow a fully online class.
At the moment, we only offer training programs for CNA, Phlebotomy, and Caregiving.
Dreambound creates upward mobility for American job seekers and simplifies hiring for employers. We help job seekers attend 3-5 week classes to become Caregivers and certified nursing assistants (CNAs) by paying their tuition and placing them with employers immediately upon completion. For many, Dreambound represents a new lifeline to economic stability and a better chance at a fulfilling career.
Dreambound offers tuition free Caregiver and CNA training.* The $75 program fee we charge is refunded to you when you complete the program. Apart from tuition which is paid by Dreambound, you have have to bear the cost of textbooks and exam fees which range from $100-150.
*Terms apply: Students who do not fulfill their agreement will be responsible for the amount roughly equal to Dreambound’s lost placement fees. Learn more about the Dreambound Agreement here.
We currently offer our tuition free program in the following markets:
We are rapidly expanding to new cities nationwide. If you do not reside in these markets and would like to pay for your training, you can do by finding a training program near you via this page: https://dreambound.com/cna/program.
Our classes are offered on a hybrid basis. You'll be able to take the first few weeks of class online. You'll need to be in person for the final week of class to complete your lab work.
Three main requirements are that you should have a high school diploma or GED, a social security card, and no felonies. You must provide a proof of COVID vaccination.
Our tuition-free program is only offered to students who reside within 25 miles of one of our partner employers.
The length of the training programs can range from 3-5 weeks depending on your location. If you opt-in for our tuition free training program, you are expected to not voluntarily leave the employer for 6 months. You can can read full details of the agreement here.
We charge the refundable $75 fee to pay for our career services. Dreambound matches you with one of our professional career coaches who help prepare you for the exam, practice interviews, match you with the best employer in your area, and more. This fee is refunded to you on your first day of employment.
We offer this program to CNA candidates residing in the following markets:
You must also not have any felonies or certain misdemeanors and have at least an 8th grade education. Schools also require at least a Social Security Card and government ID to register.
We currently don’t accept part-time candidates.
You can learn more about Dreambound Agreement here.
No. If you qualify for the Dreambound Agreement program, you only need to work with our partner employer for at least 6 months. Plus, you'll be refunded the $75 Dreambound Agreement placement fee on your first day of employment. You can learn more about the Dreambound Agreement program here.
No. We offer free education and job placement after you complete your training.
Dreambound does not directly hire students. Instead, we match successful candidates with our partner employers.
Currently, our job placement program is limited to Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, Denver, Los Angeles and Phoenix. We are working on expanding our reach to other states. Stay tuned!
Dreambound is the #1 online platform for candidates looking for Certified Nursing Assistant training. Top CNA schools across the country list their classes on dreambound.com.
Yes we do! If you have an existing CNA license or are in the process of getting one, you can register for Dreambound Candidate Portal.
You'll need to obtain a High School Diploma or GED or complete an 8th Grade test. You may be required to undergo a background check for felonies or certain misdemeanors involving assault or stealing in the last 5 years. You'll also need to provide a copy of your Social Security card and one of your state-issued IDs (e.g., state ID, driver's license, American passport). You may be asked for other documents such as your recent TB and COVID test results. We match you with our state-approved CNA training provider in your area. To fill out the Dreambound Application form, click here.
We are not able to help you obtain your license number. You can visit your state nursing board website or contact the Nurse Aide Registry in your state here.
That depends on the state you’re in. You can call the Nurse Aide Registry in your area to find out.
Yes, most states allow you to transfer your license. You need to request an Application for Enrollment by Reciprocity. Call the Nurse Aide Registry in your home state and the state where you plan to get certified.
To check if your license is updated or expired, you can contact the Nurse Aide Registry in your state to verify your status. Check the list here.
Your CNA license is typically valid for two years from the date it was issued. If your license is expired, check first with your state department of health to learn about recertification requirements.
Both are different in education curriculum. CNA certification requires more specific classes than Caregiver, although both generally share similar job functions. You can apply for a Caregiver certification through Dreambound here.
Most of our training providers in Arizona don’t require a high school diploma or GED to get a certification in caregiving. You may need to take an 8th grade equivalency test or otherwise demonstrate completion of 8th grade.
If you applied through the Dreambound Agreement program, all you need to do is pay a $75 placement fee, refundable on your first day at our partner employer. We pay for your class tuition, match you with a training provider in your area, and place you with our partner employer after completing your training.
Our referral program is open to all candidates that have enrolled in a training program through Dreambound. This includes Certified Nursing Assistant, Licensed Caregivers, and Phlebotomy.
Once you are enrolled in a training program, we will email you your unique referral URL that you can share with your friends and family. Check-in and remind the person you’ve referred to complete their enrollment. Once they have completed their enrollment, send us a message so we can send you both $50 each! Rinse and repeat.
We can pay you via PayPal, Venmo, Square Cash or if you prefer an Amazon Gift Card.
We will pay as soon as you reach out to us to claim your bounty and we can confirm the person you have referred has enrolled. It may take 2-3 business days for your payment to process depending on the payment method you choose.
We consider a candidate to have enrolled when they have made their initial payment, completed all the registration steps, and show up for a minimum of 3 class sessions.
Send us an email at [email protected] with your question. We look forward to hearing from you.