Opportunity provides nurse assistant training to spouses Published Aug. 13, 2015 By Senior Airman Harry Brexel 19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. -- The Air Force Aid Society Spouse Employment Training Program has granted the Little Rock Air Force Base Airman & Family Readiness Center additional funding to provide 15 fully paid slots to attend the Arkansas Nursing Assistant Academy. In early 2015, the A&FRC had ten slots to the academy that filled up completely. All of the students graduated, so the Air Force Aid Society allotted more slots specifically for spouses at Little Rock AFB. "This is a great opportunity for spouses," said Michael Rudisill, the 19th Force Support Squadron A&FRC employment coordinator. "There are approximately 23 hospitals and clinics within 75 miles of the base." All active-duty Air Force spouses are eligible to apply for the grant. Spouses of Arkansas Air National Guard or Reserve Airmen are also eligible if the Airmen are currently on Title 10 orders for more than 15 days. The grant covers the cost of instruction, State of Arkansas Certification, processing fees, scrubs and a gait belt. The Arkansas Nursing Assistant Academy is approved by the Arkansas State Board of Private Career Education to operate a certified nursing assistant school. If you are eligible and wish to enter, pick up an application from the A&FRC inside the Walter's Community Support Center on Canon Drive. They are open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The 13-day long nursing assistant course begins on Aug. 26, 2015 and includes 90 hours of instruction. Classes will be held at 425 North University Avenue, Little Rock Ark. 72205. All applications are due by Monday, Aug. 18, at 4:30 p.m. All applicants will be notified of selection or non-selection. For more information, the A&FRC can be reached at (501) 987-2667.