The American health care system is one of the most expensive in the world but has poorer health outcomes than other developed nations. Improving health outcomes cannot occur without addressing social determinants of health. Job training programs aimed at youth positively impact social determinants and one's ability to access the health care system. The Mississippi High School Nurse Mentorship Academy (Academy) is offered to high school seniors or individuals between the ages of 18 and 24 possessing a general educational development (GED) equivalent interested in health-related careers. Academy assists participants in entering the health care profession as certified nursing assistants (CNAs). A major challenge of the program is ensuring a systematic process for graduates to take the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) examination promptly after completing the CNA course. This study explored Academy administrative and non-administrative stakeholders' perceptions regarding processes related to the scheduling and completion of the NNAAP examination. Using grounded theory, qualitative data was collected through semi-structured interviews with administrative and non-administrative stakeholders. An overarching theme, "a united investment," and two themes: "together is better than apart" and "incentivized to succeed" emerged. A more in-depth analysis of Academy revealed strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of the program. Stakeholders' perceptions of Academy included it being a well-structured program that supported students in successfully completing the NNAAP examination, avenues that led to students scheduling and testing as a cohort yielded better outcomes on the NNAAP examination, and open communication supported student success throughout the program. Findings from this study have the potential to help fill demands for more qualified health care providers in the state, more specifically, CNAs. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]