For the second consecutive year, the Pella Community School District is receiving funding from the State of Iowa for the health careers registered apprenticeship program. Governor Kim Reynolds’ office announced last week a total of $13.5 million for 21 total organizations in 2023. The Pella School District is receiving $124,461 for the program providing a nontraditional pathway to work-based learning experiences, certificates, and credits toward postsecondary education by supporting underrepresented high school students and providing a low-cost pathway into the workforce. By expanding the current RA CNA program at the Pella Career Academy, more students will have the opportunity to apply their CNA skills throughout a rotation of medical roles leading to employment in a health occupation. The funds are expected to impact 15 students.