Extendicare Employees to Receive Education Scholarships

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

The National Education Alliance is pleased to announce that it will award scholarships totaling nearly $27,000 to Extendicare Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) employees. These scholarships are in addition to the $90,000 in grants that Extendicare employees have been awarded from the National Education Alliance. This initiative is part of a broader effort to support the career ladder of the nursing profession and elevate the nurse's voice and contribution in the healthcare industry. Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) working at Extendicare will have an opportunity to apply for the scholarships. Each quarter, one individual will be awarded an LPN to RN online learning scholarship for nursing courses and a NAPNES Certificate scholarship will be awarded. Online distance learning classes will give LPNs the flexibility they need to complete programs while working full-time, allowing them to advance their careers while earning full-time wages.

“Providing employees with the opportunity to enhance their skills, and advance their careers is part of our commitment to helping people live better. We thank the National Education Alliance for making these scholarships available to our employees,” said Joseph Piccione, Director of Training and Organizational Development for Extendicare Health Services, Inc.

“We are honored to collaborate with Extendicare to support the educational aspirations of their employees,” says Shara Wright, President of the National Education Alliance.

About The National Education Alliance

The National Education Alliance is an advocacy group for adult learners that is committed to providing individuals with the opportunity to pursue their education in the most affordable fashion. By collaborating with institutions of higher learning, employers, professional associations and sponsors, the Alliance seeks to establish programs and negotiate discounts on college tuition to meet the diverse needs of adult learners.

About Extendicare Health Services, Inc.

In the United States, Extendicare's wholly owned subsidiary, Extendicare Health Services, Inc., (EHSI) operates 180 senior care facilities and employs over 18,000 people. EHSI offers a continuum of health care services, including nursing care, assisted living and related medical specialty services, such as post-acute care and rehabilitative therapy on an inpatient and outpatient basis. EHSI also applies its operating expertise, extensive resources and economies of scale to provide purchasing, management, and consulting services to third-party providers.