At Hebrew SeniorLife, we’ve been preparing the health care workforce for decades — training nurse aides, nurses, and other professionals to deliver compassionate, high-quality care. As the only senior care organization affiliated with Harvard Medical School, we offer students the opportunity to learn from experienced caregivers across a variety of real-world settings.
The Lunder CareForce Institute builds on this foundation, with a mission to grow and strengthen the pipeline of frontline caregivers through hands-on training, wraparound support, and strong partnerships with employers and training sites. While our nurse aide training program launches at our Roslindale campus, we plan to expand to additional locations and introduce a licensed practical nurse program in the coming years — opening more doors to meaningful health care careers and helping meet the growing demand for skilled professionals.
Your Path to a Respected Health Care Career Starts Here
Whether you’re exploring your first job or looking for a new opportunity, this is your chance to build a stable, meaningful career with room to grow.
Why Choose the Lunder CareForce Institute?
- Training that prepares you for the real world: We focus on more than just passing the exam — we train you to succeed on the job. Our five-week hands-on training focuses on building the skills, confidence, and compassion you’ll need to thrive in real-world health care settings.
- Career guidance from day one: We work closely with students from the start to help them explore job opportunities at Hebrew SeniorLife and across our broader network of care providers and employers.
- Support for your whole journey: We understand that life can be complicated. If you’re facing challenges like balancing work and family, returning to school after time away, or improving your digital literacy or English, we’re here for you.
We meet you where you are, and help you take the next step.
Are You Interested in Becoming a Certified Nurse Aide?
Our next class starts in October 2025.
For Employers and Health Care Partners
Partner with the Lunder CareForce Institute to help strengthen the future health care workforce.
We collaborate with skilled nursing facilities, senior care providers, and health care organizations to expand access to high-quality training and create real career pathways into health care. As a partner, you can:
- Expand your talent pipeline: Attract workers by offering clear career pathways and opportunities for long-term growth.
- Hire well-trained nurse aides: Gain access to graduates who are fully prepared to deliver compassionate, high-quality care.
- Strengthen workforce stability: Support career development and mentorship from day one, improving retention and reducing turnover.
- Retain skilled caregivers: Invest in employees who view caregiving as a meaningful, sustainable career.
We are seeking employer partners to collaborate on future training site expansions and to offer job opportunities to graduates. Together, we can meet the growing need for skilled caregivers — and improve care for older adults across our communities.
Support the Next Generation of Caregivers — and Those They Serve
A brighter tomorrow in health care is possible, but we can’t get there without the support of people like you. With your help, the Lunder CareForce Institute will provide more opportunities for rewarding careers in health care and increase the number of skilled health care workers needed for our aging population. Your gift today will help us provide paid training, career coaching, mentorship, and more to future frontline caregivers in Massachusetts and beyond.
