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Teaming up to address shortage of caregivers
8 Feb 2023
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Several local entities are partnering together to help address the caregiver shortage.
Barron Area School District and Northwoods Technical College have partnered to host a CNA class during the school day for college credit. Eight people can take the class at a time, and the first class will be held this March – May 2023.
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