On Friday, 24 participants from the Foundation for Labor Mobilization and Development (SAO) received their certificates for completing Module 1 of the Nursing Assistant Training: Household Care. This milestone officially prepares them to support clients in care institutions and home care settings by creating clean and livable environments. The training, designed as the first step toward becoming a care assistant, targets early school leavers seeking to enter the healthcare sector without immediately pursuing a full nursing education. It focuses on foundational skills such as hygiene, safety, communication, and household support. The graduation ceremony was attended by Deputy Minister of Health, Welfare, and Labor (VWA) Raj Jadnanansing and SAO Director Joyce Lapar. Deputy Minister Jadnanansing praised the initiative, emphasizing the urgent need for well-trained support staff in Suriname’s healthcare sector. He highlighted the program as a valuable investment in local capacity, encouraging participants to continue with Module 2. SAO Director Lapar stressed the importance of placing clients at the center of care, emphasizing professionalism, ethics, and responsibility. The program’s focus on quality improvement aims to strengthen the healthcare sector and enhance employment opportunities for participants. This first cohort of certified nursing assistants marks a significant contribution to both employment and healthcare quality in Suriname.