Certified Nursing Assistant Program Named a Mutual of America 2013 Community Partnership Award Winner

NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Mutual of America announced today that the Certified Nursing Assistant Program was named a Merit Finalist in the 2013 Community Partnership Award competition.

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Colorado is facing an extreme shortage in qualified health care workers. One of the most essential groups within this industry is the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). The front-line of patient care, CNAs are vital to daily operations in hospitals, clinics and nursing care facilities.

In 2011, Discover Goodwill of Southern and Western Colorado set out to remedy this shortage by establishing the Certified Nursing Assistant Program, which provides a meaningful career path to low-income individuals through CNA training, certification and job placement.

"The CNA program opens the door to personal and economic independence by providing a clear path off welfare and onto a rewarding career in health care," said Denise Krug, Vice President of Workforce Development and Community Programs for Discover Goodwill. "As the program graduates more CNAs, it will also help ensure that patients in medical facilities in southern and western Colorado get the high level of care they need and deserve."

About the Mutual of America Community Partnership Award

The Mutual of America Community Partnership Award annually honors the outstanding contributions that 10 nonprofit organizations, in partnership with public, private and other social sector organizations, make to society. Since its inception in 1996, the Community Partnership Award has recognized 180 partnerships from cities and towns all across America. To learn more about the Community Partnership Award, visit mutualofamerica.com/cpa.

"All of the 2013 honorees are leaders in society, creating innovative and effective solutions to help those in need," said Thomas J. Moran, Chairman, President and CEO, Mutual of America. "Through the Community Partnership Award, Mutual of America is proud to recognize, support and help extend the reach of these vital partnerships."

About Mutual of America

Mutual of America specializes in providing retirement products and related services to organizations and their employees, as well as to individuals. Since 1945, Mutual of America has remained committed to offering plan sponsors, plan participants and individuals carefully selected, quality products and services at a competitive price and the personal attention they need to help build and preserve assets for a financially secure future. For more information, visit mutualofamerica.com.

SOURCE Mutual of America

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