AUBURN, ME (October 18, 2022) — Certified Nursing Assistant students celebrated their graduation from a Lewiston Adult Education and Central Maine Community College collaborative CNA program on Oct. 14 with family members and staff from both institutions.

The graduates were: Amanda Carr, Elizabeth Coyne, Melissa Fortin, Katherine Mills and Hailey Theriault.

Lewiston Adult Education Assistant Director Razell Ward and Dr. Dwayne Conway, Dean of Workforce & Professional Development at CMCC, welcomed guests and family members to the ceremony. CNA instructor Elise Wiley presented the students with their state certification and special recognitions. The Florence Nightingale Award was awarded  to Melissa Fortin, who was selected by her peers as the graduate most would want to care for their loved ones.  

“The students  were outstanding. They worked very hard and their scores on the final certification exam reflected the hard work they had done,” Wiley said of the students. 

Lewiston Adult Education and Central Maine Community College partnered to provide the Certified Nursing Assistant program. Students completed 140 hours of instruction, including classroom theory, labs, and clinical practicum at Clover Health Care in Auburn. 

“Lewiston Adult Education is very proud of all of the students who completed,” said Director Jennifer Tiner. “They had to balance many responsibilities including school, work and family.”     

In addition to  Healthcare pathways,  Lewiston Adult Education is offering  Applied Technology in the Workplace, Medical Assisting, Today’s Teller, and other workforce certifications for more information call 207-784-2829.

BELOW: Hailey Theriault, Melissa Fortin and Katherine Mills cut up slices of cake following their graduation ceremony at Central Maine Community College in Auburn on Oct. 14.