As a career pathway program, CareerNOW assists individuals to prepare for short-term training and apprenticeship programs with the opportunity to continue into additional post-secondary education and field specific employment.

Short-term training includes occupation specific classes or programs that last less than one year and end with state or national certification. These courses can lead directly into related careers and/or additional training.

Short-term training under CareerNOW can include credit or noncredit courses and industry-specific recognized certificate programs.

Examples of short-term training programs include:

• Early Childhood Education
• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)

It is sought-after and accepted by employers within the industry as a recognized, preferred, or required for recruitment, screening, hiring, retention or advancement purposes.

Source: Association for Career and Technical Education

CareerNOW partners with local training providers on a year-round basis, which is why course offerings vary frequently. Applications are accepted on a year-round basis.Apply Now

The support offered varies between programs, but may include the following:

• Tuition and Enrollment Fees

• Books

• Training Equipment

• Support Services as appropriate 

• Required Attire for Training and Job Search 

• State/National Certificate Fees