ACE MV’s Healthcare Program incorporates a variety of employment opportunities with certification requirements ranging from two-week-long training courses to graduate degree studies and licensure.

The Island’s health employment landscape offers opportunities for entry-level positions in a variety of fields – from lab techs to medical records, nursing assistants, RNs to mental health professionals and more. Through our partnerships with the MV Hospital, Island Health Care, Martha’s Vineyard Community Services and other wellness providers we are able to help learners build the relationships they will need to develop meaningful careers in allied health.

Home Health Aide Training

This training is a good fit if you work in health care in roles such as:

Certified Nursing Assistants
Patient Care Technicians
Medical Assistants
You have a lot of home health experience but no certificate

Program details:

Virtual on Thursdays from 6 to 9 pm
November 5, 12, 19, December 3, 17
Grant funding is available for eligible students

How to apply:

Complete this form to join the interest list.
Paula, the MassBay recruiter, will contact you to schedule an interview.
After the interview, Paula will let you know if you qualify for the grant.

Students who are not eligible for the grant can still take the class for $380. Payment plans are available.

Spaces are limited, so we encourage you to apply soon. Please let Izadora know if you have any questions: Izadora@acemv.org

ACE MV Career Explorations:

Careers in Healthcare

ACE MV runs health seminars typically in the fall and spring. Please check back for those dates. If you are interested in exploring careers in healthcare, please reach out to Izadora@acemv.org

CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) Training on Island

Offered in partnership with MassBay Community College, this class prepares students to pass the state CNA exam. There is a combination of online classes, in-person labs, and clinical training with placements at local healthcare facilities.

Please stay tuned for additional offerings in the future.

More information here!

Career Explorations: Wellness Workforce

Are you considering a job or career in health care? Have questions about next steps, training, education or job opportunities? Join our Career Explorations: Wellness Workforce community and learn from leaders and professionals in the Island health care community.

Our Career Exploration cohort learning programs offer opportunities to combine in-person learning, community networking and professional development with tuition-supported training and coursework in a variety of thriving Island industries.

What does the ACE MV Career Explorations: Wellness Workforce program include?

Tuition support for healthcare-related coursework and training
ACE MV facilitator/advisor
Access to mentorship by local healthcare professionals
Professional development opportunities
Job placement support

For more information, contact at Izadora@acemv.org

This program is offered in partnership with Island Health Care, Martha’s Vineyard Hospital, William Leahy & The Home Health Foundation, and the Center for Corporate and Professional Education (CCAPE) at Cape Cod Community College.

Space is limited! Register today!