For More Information

Contact:

Michelle CruzEligibility & Enrollment Specialist

Email: mcruz@workplace.orgPhone: (203) 610-8490

252 Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06604

Pandora Williams

Eligibility& Enrollment Specialist

Email: pwilliams@workplace.org

Phone: 203-610-8113

252 Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06604

7/20

The Health Career Academy is supported by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) under Grant No. 90FX0043 of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The information/content and conclusions are solely the responsibility of the authors and should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HHS or the U.S. Government. HPOG is a study funded by the federal government which is being conducted to determine how these training opportunities help people improve their skills and find better jobs. During the study, all new eligible applicants will be selected by lottery to participate in these training opportunities. Not all eligible applicants will be selected to participate in these opportunities.

The Health Career Academy is a WorkPlace Opportunity. It is an equal opportunity programs and auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.

For more information call (203) 930-1637 or email general@healthcareeracademy.org

Are you interested in the healthcare industry? Let Us Build Your Pathway to a Brighter Future

Our Health Career Academy provides Tuition Assistance and other support to help you with a career in the growing healthcare field.

Examples of possible career tiers

You will have access to career readiness and personal growth classes and seminars. Upon completion, you can move into occupational skills training in a variety of healthcare related fields.ALL trainings must be completed by summer 2021.

Program participants must reside in southwestern Connecticut (Ansonia, Beacon Falls, Bridgeport, Darien, Derby, Easton, Fairfield, Greenwich, Monroe, New Canaan, Norwalk, Oxford, Seymour, Shelton, Stamford, Stratford, Trumbull, Weston, Westport and Wilton) and those who meet income requirements may also be eligible for comprehensive support services and access to internship opportunities and job placement assistance.

*Must already be accepted into the program and set to graduate the summer of 2021.

Dental Assistant Patient Care Technician Certified Nursing Assistant Home Health Aide Medical Billing & Coding Pharmacy Technician Sterile Processing Technician

Surgical Technologist*Radiologic Technologist*Medical Assistant*Medical Records & Health

Information Technology*

Registered Nurse*Medical Office Management*Respiratory Therapist*

Entry Level Certificates 4-16 weeks

Mid Level Certificates 1-2 years

High Level Certifications or Degrees 1-3 years

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Participant Eligibility Check List

Identification Unexpired CT State ID

(e.g., Driver’s License or Learner’s Permit)

Unexpired Passport or Birth Certificate

Unexpired Permanent Resident Card, Resident Alien Card, or Employment Authorization Card

Signed Social Security Card

Financial Documentation Previous Year’s Federal Tax

Filing (i.e., Form 1040)

Last Two Paystubs if Paid Biweekly or Four if Paid Weekly

SSI/ SSDI Documentation

Housing/ Section 8 Statement

Budget Sheet for SNAP (Food Stamps) and/or TANF (Cash Assistance)

Medicaid/Husky Statement

Child Support and/or Alimony

Wage Statement (If Unemployed and/or Did Not File Taxes in the Past Year) - Department of Labor, 350 Fairfield Avenue, Bridgeport

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Proof of Child(ren) Under 13 Birth Certificate

Legal Guardianship Paperwork

Documented Disabilities (If Over 13)

Education Credentials High School Diploma/GED

College Transcripts

Key Train or CASAS Scores within the Last Six Months

Other Certifications (e.g., CNA, HHA,

CPR)

Resume/Work History

Proof of Selective Service (Males Only)

Enrollment Process

Information Session

Eligibility/Intake

Individual Education

& Career Plan

Orientation/

Foundation Skills

Workshop Week

Occupational Skills

Training (OST)

Job Placement

Services

Complete Application

Provide Eligibility Documents

Review Eligibility Documents

Random Assignment/Lottery

One-on-One with Career Counselor/Coach

Create Individual Education & Career Plan

Sign Up for Foundation Skills Workshop

Week and CASAS Assessment

CASAS Assessment

One Week of Required Courses

Attend STRIVE or Other Classes, If

Needed

Begin OST Training

One-on-One with Employer Specialist

Resume & Job Search Assistance

Identify Internship, Volunteer, & OJT

Opportunities

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