Preparing the Next Generation of Healthcare Leaders

Training. Opportunity. A Healthier Future.

Looking for information about the MA/DA Apprenticeship Program? You are in the right place! Keep reading to find out more.

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

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!

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 a Medical Assistant

  • Opportunity for Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) certification

  • No cost to you!

Due to limited capacity, we offer one cohort each year starting in January. The recruitment cycle begins in the fall of the prior year.

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.”

    Past Apprentice

  • “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.”

    Past Apprentice

  • “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?”

    Past Apprentice

Our interest form is currently CLOSED for the 2026 cohort.

We will reopen it for the 2027 cohort in Summer 2026.

Questions?

You can reach us at mnpathways@mnachc.org