Upper Chichester – Edward T. Coleman, Chief Executive Officer, announced that the Community Action Agency of Delaware County, Inc.’s (CAADC) Clinical Medical Assistant Program is now accepting applications from eligible youth.  The Clinical Medical Assistant Program is designed to help out-of-school youth gain the skills for a rewarding career in the healthcare industry.  Program components include Clinical Medical Assistant courses; paid clinical externship with a local healthcare provider; case management; financial literacy, life skills and job readiness workshops; and job development and placement.

There are a limited number of available slots though and applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • Be between the ages of 17 and 24
  • Currently reside in Delaware County
  • Have a High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • And be ready to jump start a new career!!!

Income eligibility guidelines do apply.  Call today to see if you are eligible and to register.  Contact Cheryl Robertson at Community Action Agency at (610) 874-8451 Ext. 1043 or e-mail crobertson@caadc.org.

Federal funding for this program comes from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 and is disbursed through the Delaware County Workforce Development Board.