Free Nurse Training

Cassia; Dassel (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Earn while you learn program

Flexible scheduling

$11,000+ annually in education assistance

Job summary

Cassia in Dassel, MN, offers an exciting Dual Training Grant opportunity for nursing students through partnership with several colleges. Participants can receive financial support up to $11,000 annually while gaining hands-on clinical experience in senior care.

This unique program enables you to blend work and education, allowing you to graduate with valuable credentials and real-world experience in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Current or incoming nursing students enrolled at one of the partnered schools.
• Individuals interested in a healthcare career serving older adults.
• Students seeking financial support and real-world training.

Responsibilities

• Get hired at Lakeside Generations.
• Begin paid on-the-job training right away.
• Complete nursing coursework through a partnered school.
• Graduate with real-world experience and credentials.

Job description

Lakeside Generations - Dual Training Grant

Lakeside Generations, a Cassia community in Dassel, MN, offers students a rare and exciting opportunity to pursue a nursing career through a Dual Training Grant partnership with six colleges.

About The Dual Training Grant

Earn financial support while gaining valuable hands‑on experience at Lakeside Generations. Through Minnesota’s Dual Training Grant program, eligible employees can receive up to $11,000 per year to cover tuition, books, and fees. Join our team, support your education, and build your skills in a mission‑driven environment.

Partner Colleges

• Anoka Technical College (LPN Offered)
• North Hennepin Community College (LPN & RN offered)
• Ridgewater College (LPN & RN offered)
• St. Cloud Technical & Community College (LPN & RN offered)
• Pine Technical and Community College (LPN & RN offered)
• St. Cloud State University (BSN offered)

Location: 439 William Avenue East, Dassel MN 55325

Benefits

• $11,000+ annually in education assistance
• State‑funded “earn while you learn” program
• Flexible scheduling to support school
• Hands‑on clinical experience in senior care
• Earn an industry‑recognized credential while working

How It Works

• Get hired at Lakeside Generations
• Begin paid on‑the‑job training right away
• Complete your nursing coursework through a partnered school
• Graduate with real‑world experience and credentials

Who Should Apply

• Current or incoming nursing students enrolled at one of our partnered schools:
• Anoka Technical College
• North Hennepin Community College
• Ridgewater College
• St. Cloud Technical & Community College
• Pine Technical and Community College
• St. Cloud State University
• Individuals interested in a healthcare career serving older adults
• Students seeking financial support and real‑world training

About Us

Located in Dassel next to a picturesque garden and lake, our small campus takes pride in giving the best care to our residents. Here, you will join our engaged, approachable staff and truly become a part of our tight‑knit family where everybody knows your name. We want to make sure you have everything you need in order to succeed and support you in any way that we can. We are proud to have received the 2025 Customer Experience Award in overall satisfaction, nursing care, recommend to others, overall customer experience, etc. As a Cassia community, we are dedicated to fostering fullness of life for older adults by providing compassionate, high‑quality care. Our Service Standards of Respect, Excellence, Integrity, Stewardship, Compassion, Collaboration, Unity, and Innovation are the bedrock of all that we do. We value inclusivity, collaboration, and professional growth, ensuring our employees feel supported in their careers. To learn more, visit https://www.lakesidegenerations.org/.