Preparing the Next Generation of Healthcare Leaders
Training. Opportunity. A Healthier Future.
What is MN PATHways?
We get it. Pursuing a healthcare career is expensive, time-consuming, and overwhelming. MN PATHways (Preparing Aspiring Talent for Healthcare) is a workforce development initiative designed to open doors to healthcare careers. We offer paid training, hands-on experience, and long-term support for those seeking to enter and thrive in healthcare roles. All at no cost to you.
40+ graduates since 2022
10+ partner clinics
90%+ retention rate
Apprentice-to-Employee Pipeline
Medical Assistant (MA) Apprenticeship Program
12-month paid, full-time employment
Begins in January every year
Gain hands-on experience at a community health center
Learn everything about being an Medical Assistant
Opportunity for Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification
No cost to you!
Training Programs Designed for You
Dental Assistant (DA) Apprenticeship Program
12-month paid, full-time employment
Begins in January every year
Gain hands-on experience at a community health center
Learn everything about being an Unlicensed Dental Assistant
Opportunity for further certification
No cost to you!
Don’t Just Take Our Word for It…
“I thought that we have to go to college to be a dental assistant [...] I feel like it’s a great opportunity for people, because some people can’t make it to college [...] It’s awesome. I can learn while working.”
“It made me really happy to be able to do something like this, because my family does not come from money [...] It meant a lot for me to be able to do this program.”
“It was free and I was able to work full time and do hands-on [tasks] while doing online classes. Who could say no to this opportunity?”