Programs & Training
A Better Tomorrow offers two different training programs for healthcare careers:
Programs Overview & Certification Path
The NAT program is approved by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health’s Nurse Aide Registry. All classes are taught by highly experienced and professional nurses with a small student to instructor ratio to provide quality training.
The expectation of excellence is high within our fast paced and focused program. We train our students to provide compassionate care for people within the healthcare system. Through lecture, video, role-playing, and hands-on laboratory and clinical practice, our students learn procedural skills such as bathing, dressing, positioning, and vital signs.
Students will also learn key communication techniques through life skills training including resume workshop and interview preparation to prepare students for employment after graduation.
After students graduate from the NAT and HHA Programs, they will receive from the school a certificate of completion for NAT and a certificate of completion for HHA. Students are then eligible to sit for the “state’s” Nurse Assistant Competency Exam to become a Certified Nurse Assistant”.
Our Programs to the Community :
A Better Tomorrow Service / A Better Tomorrow Services Health Training programs are designed to help low-income families and immigrants become economically self-sufficient and socially and civically engaged.
Our ESOL Classes are offered free of charge year-round to students who range from those with little or no formal education to those with advanced degrees in their native languages.
Students are placed into programs that best meet their individual needs, and counseling is provided to help them achieve their goals.
In addition to English skills, students gain leadership, problem solving, organizational and job skills. As students gain English proficiency, they achieve greater self-confidence, self-sufficiency, and the ability to contribute and participate in the community and workforce.
ESOL Levels one through Three
Individuals are placed in class levels that best reflect their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Classes are intensive with 10 to 15 hours of instruction every week, and instruction is given exclusively in English for a total immersion experience. Lessons are student-centered and designed to help them achieve their individual goals.
Civic engagement / Citizenship 🇺🇸
A civic engagement class program aims to foster informed and active participation in democratic processes and community life, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and values to address public issues and promote positive social change. The Civic Engagement program seeks to promote a culture of social responsibility and community-engaged learning. To that end, the Civic Engagement program includes Academic Community-Based Learning, Community Service Leadership, Volunteer Service Awards, and Voting initiatives.
Key Goals and Objectives:
- Promote Civic Responsibility:
- Encourage students to understand their roles and responsibilities as citizens in a democratic society.
- Develop Civic Skills:
- Help students acquire skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, communication, and collaboration, which are essential for effective civic engagement.
- Foster Community Engagement:
- Provide opportunities for students to connect with their communities, participate in service projects, and address real-world problems.
- Increase Awareness of Public Issues:
- Expose students to a range of social, political, and environmental issues and encourage them to analyze and engage with these issues critically.
- Promote Democratic Values:
- Emphasize the importance of democratic principles like free speech, due process, and the rule of law.
Become a US Citizen
We help English Language Learners get ready to take the U.S. naturalization test, as it’s required to become a U.S Citizen.
To Join the Class:
- English practice with the 100 civics questions
- Referrals for free help to complete the N-400 application for naturalization
- Practice with reading and writing in English
Our Citizenship Class includes:
- You must have beginner or intermediate level English
- You must be eligible to apply for citizenship
- You must be at least 18 years old
In addition we help with the following services.
- Citizenship classes
- Green Card Applications
- Employment Authorization Documents
- Refugee Travel Documents
- Refugee/Asylee Relative Petitions
- Family Petitions
- Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence
- Request for Fee Waiver
- Green Card Renewal/Replacement
- Application for Temporary Protected Status (TP
Workforce Development Program:
Our workforce development program is a structured plan designed to enhance students’ skills, knowledge, and competencies, equipping them with the tools to thrive in their roles and adapt to evolving industry demands. Our mission is to help our students identify their career goals and develop plans to achieve them
Purpose
To improve the skills and capabilities of employees within an organization, ensuring they can meet current and future job requirements.
Scope
These programs can encompass a wide range of activities, including training, education, mentorship, and career development initiatives.
Benefits
Workforce development programs can lead to increased employee productivity, job satisfaction, and retention, as well as improved organizational performance and competitiveness.
Food Pantry
Our Food Pantry serves a variety of people and provides essential food products for people in need. We help low-income families, individuals, single mothers and their children, low wage earners, homeless individuals, elders and disabled adults on fixed incomes, and recent immigrants.
Distribution Details:
Locations: Malden & Everett
Schedule: 1st and 3rd Monday of the month, 4 PM to 6 PM
This program provides:
Food to meet basic nutritional needs
Grab ‘n go bags including meats/fish, dairy, bakery, fresh produce, and nonperishables
Computer Literacy Training
Our Computer Literacy Training is designed to help individuals gain essential digital skills for today’s workplace and daily life. Whether you’re new to using a computer or looking to build confidence in basic software and online tools, this class provides hands-on guidance in a supportive environment.
Basic computer skills include:
Using a word processor
Sending/receiving email and attachments
File management
Posting messages
Navigating the Internet
Understanding computer hardware
Proficiency in operating systems
Nursing Assistant Training (NAT)
- Duration: 122.75 hours
- Location: Includes clinical experience at Neville Center, Cambridge, MA
- Accreditation: Approved by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Nurse Aide Registry
What you’ll learn
- Personal care (bathing, feeding, dressing)
- Patient mobility, transport, and vital signs
- Legal, ethical, and emotional care principles
- End-of-life care and patient dignity
- Communication skills and patient rights
- Resume and job interview preparation
Outcome: Certificate of Completion + eligibility for the Massachusetts Nurse Aide Competency Exam
Home Health Aide (HHA) Training
- Duration: 75 hours
- Delivery: Classroom-based training
- Who It’s For: Individuals seeking to work in non-medical home care roles
What you’ll learn
- Client care in private residences
- Emergency response & infection control
- Nutrition, hydration, and safety
- Documentation, communication, and emotional support
Outcome: Certificate of Completion (Note: HHA certificate holders cannot function as NATs, but NATs may perform HHA duties.)
