Ballad Health Academy welcomes second class of students amid new program offerings and expansions
Ballad Health welcomed its second class of 207 students to the Ballad Health Academy program, a career development initiative for high school students in Northeast Tennessee. The program allows students to become Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and potentially Licensed Professional Nurses (LPNs) upon completing additional courses.
Ballad Health welcomed a record second class of 207 students to its Ballad Health Academy program during National Nurses Week. The program, launched in 2025, serves as a unique career development initiative for high school students across the Appalachian Highlands and addresses workforce shortages in healthcare. Students participate in a school-within-a-school approach, creating accelerated pathways into healthcare careers. Signing ceremonies were held at seven high schools in Northeast Tennessee. Upon completion, students can become Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) and potentially Licensed Professional Nurses (LPNs) with additional courses through educational partners. The program is supported by Bloomberg Philanthropies and reflects Ballad Health's commitment to strengthening its workforce and the long-term health of the Appalachian Highlands.
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