Job Training

The El Centro IT Training Program prepares students for a successful career in IT. Information Technology is a rapidly developing field with job opportunities in multiple industries including e-commerce, healthcare, education, and finance.

The program includes:

• 6-month training leading to IT certification (Network, Cybersecurity)
• Employment placement assistance upon completing the program
• Online instruction (zoom in-person) 20 hours weekly 5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
• In person study groups/ tutoring

All classes and materials are free of charge. Advanced English skills are required.

Take the first step on the career ladder in health care. Nursing Assistants and Home Health Aides (CNA/HHAs) are two of the fastest growing occupations. There are many job openings at nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospitals, and visiting nurse services or private care agencies.

The health care sector provides flexible schedules to meet your needs and the needs of your family. Jobs may be part-time, days, evenings, nights, or weekends.

Being a Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide can be the first step on a career ladder into higher paying jobs in the health care sector including Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and Registered Nurse (RN).

• A Nursing Assistant is a person who assists individuals with health care needs, performs activities of daily living, and provides bedside care (including basic nursing procedures) all under the supervision of a RN or LPN.
• A Home Health Aide provides routine, personal health care, such as bathing, dressing, or grooming to elderly, convalescent, or disabled persons in patients’ homes.

2023 Course Schedule

Please note that there are currently no evening classes available.

January 3-January 27
January 31-February 24
February 28-March 17
March 21-April 14
April 18-May 12
May 16-June 9
June 13-July 7
July 11-August 4
August 8-September 1
September 5-September 29
October 3-October 31
November 7-November 30
December 5-January 2, 2024

Cost

• The total cost of the CNA/HHA program is $1,000.
• The cost for the Red Cross state certification exam after graduation is $110.
• Financial assistance is available for eligible students.

We are now accepting applications for Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide training. Applications may be picked up at our Brockton site located at 169 Court Street starting June 14. For questions, please contact us at 508-587-0815.

Take the first step on the career ladder in health care. Nursing Assistants and Home Health Aides (CNA/HHAs) are two of the fastest growing occupations. There are many job openings at nursing homes, assisted living facilities, hospitals, and visiting nurse services or private care agencies.

The health care sector provides flexible schedules to meet your needs and the needs of your family. Jobs may be part-time, days, evenings, nights, or weekends.

Being a Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide can be the first step on a career ladder into higher paying jobs in the health care sector including Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) and Registered Nurse (RN).

• A Nursing Assistant is a person who assists individuals with health care needs, performs activities of daily living, and provides bedside care (including basic nursing procedures) all under the supervision of a RN or LPN.
• A Home Health Aide provides routine, personal health care, such as bathing, dressing, or grooming to elderly, convalescent, or disabled persons in patients’ homes.

Cost

• The total cost of the CNA/HHA program is $900.
• The cost for the Red Cross state certification exam after graduation is $110.
• Financial assistance is available for eligible students.