Career Pathways & Workforce Infrastructure
Elevate for Humanity is a career pathway workforce institute based in Indianapolis, Indiana. We do not just offer training programs — we operate a structured system that takes you from where you are today to a credential, a job, and a career.
That system has five stages: eligibility screening, cohort-based training, industry credentialing, apprenticeship or job placement, and ongoing advancement support. Every program we run follows this same structure. Whether you are training to become a CNA, a CDL driver, a licensed barber, an HVAC technician, or a cybersecurity analyst — the pathway is the same.
Many of our programs are available at no cost to eligible participants through WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) funding administered by Indiana's Department of Workforce Development. Eligibility is determined through WorkOne career centers. For those who qualify, tuition, materials, certification exams, and career services may be covered.
How the Pathway Works
Every participant moves through these five stages in order. You do not skip stages. Each stage has a clear purpose, a defined timeline, and a specific outcome.
Stage 1: Eligibility & Barrier Removal
Stage 2: Cohort Training
Stage 3: Industry Credential
Stage 4: Apprenticeship & Job Placement
Stage 5: Advancement & Upskilling
Training Programs
Each program follows the 5-stage pathway above. Click any program to see the full curriculum, schedule, and enrollment details.
CNA Certification
No cost for eligible WIOA participantsClassroom instruction and clinical rotation at a healthcare facility. You learn patient care, vital signs, infection control, mobility techniques, and medical documentation. You take the Indiana state CNA exam at the end.
CDL Commercial Driving
No cost for eligible WIOA participants (includes DOT physical, drug screen, permit fees, BMV test)Classroom instruction plus behind-the-wheel training on automatic and manual transmission trucks. You learn pre-trip inspections, backing maneuvers, road driving, and BMV test prep. Many employers offer $5K–$15K sign-on bonuses.
Barber Apprenticeship
Earn while you learn — apprentices are paid during trainingDOL Registered Apprenticeship. You train at a real barbershop under a licensed instructor. You learn fades, tapers, lineups, shaving, beard grooming, sanitation, client consultation, and business management. Elevate handles all federal apprenticeship registration and compliance paperwork.
HVAC Technician
No cost for eligible WIOA participants (includes tools, materials, certifications)You learn heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration. Hands-on lab work with real equipment. Flexible morning, afternoon, and evening classes. All tools and safety gear provided. Graduates receive a starter tool kit.
Electrical
No cost for eligible WIOA participantsElectrical theory, National Electrical Code, residential and commercial wiring, conduit bending, troubleshooting, and safety. No prior experience needed. This program prepares you to start a 4-year electrical apprenticeship leading to journeyman licensure.
Welding
No cost for eligible WIOA participants (all safety equipment provided)You master four welding processes: Stick (SMAW), MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), and Flux-Core (FCAW). Plus oxy-fuel cutting, plasma cutting, blueprint reading, welding symbols, and metallurgy. Day and evening classes available.
IT Support
No cost for eligible WIOA/JRI participantsHardware and software troubleshooting, network configuration, Windows/Linux/macOS, cloud computing basics. Online-friendly with live virtual instructor sessions. Includes CompTIA A+ exam prep and practice tests.
Cybersecurity
No cost for eligible WIOA/JRI participantsNetwork security, threat analysis, vulnerability assessment, incident response, cryptography, and compliance frameworks. Online-friendly with live virtual sessions. Includes Security+ exam prep. CompTIA A+ or equivalent experience recommended.
How Programs Are Delivered
Elevate for Humanity operates as a Hybrid Workforce Training Provider and Registered Apprenticeship Sponsor. Training is delivered through licensed credential partners and approved program holders under centralized institutional oversight, with employer partners providing structured on-the-job training. Elevate manages enrollment, funding navigation, progress tracking, and career services.
In all cases, credentials are issued by recognized third-party authorities (Indiana ISDH, Indiana BMV, EPA, OSHA, CompTIA, AWS, NCCER, Indiana PLA) — not by Elevate. Elevate prepares participants for certification exams. The credential itself comes from the issuing authority.
Apprenticeship programs (Barber, Building Technician) are DOL Registered Apprenticeships with Elevate as the registered sponsor. Apprentices train at approved host employer sites under licensed instructors.
Who Is This For?
Career changers
You are working a job that does not pay enough or does not have a future. You want a credential that leads to a real career with benefits and growth.
Unemployed or underemployed
You are out of work or working part-time. You may qualify for WIOA funding that covers 100% of your training, including materials and certification exams.
Justice-impacted individuals
You have a record and need a fresh start. JRI (Justice Reinvestment Initiative) funding may cover your training. Many of our employer partners hire regardless of background.
Young adults (16–24)
You are not sure what to do after high school. WIOA Youth funding can cover career training that leads to a credential and a job in weeks, not years.
Veterans
You have skills from military service. Our programs help you translate those skills into civilian credentials that employers recognize.
Employers and workforce partners
You need trained, credentialed workers. We run custom training cohorts for your hiring needs and handle all the funding paperwork.
What Makes This Different
We navigate funding for you
Most people do not know they qualify for free training. We walk you through federal and state workforce funding eligibility and handle the paperwork with your local WorkOne career center.
Your credential is issued by a recognized authority — not by us
CNA from Indiana ISDH. CDL from Indiana BMV. EPA 608 from the EPA. CompTIA A+ from CompTIA. Barber license from Indiana PLA. These credentials are recognized nationwide.
We connect you to employers who are actually hiring
Not job boards. Direct introductions to hiring managers at companies like Schneider National, FedEx Freight, local HVAC contractors, hospitals, and barbershops across Central Indiana.
Support does not end when you graduate
We track your employment at 6 and 12 months. You keep access to the learning platform. Career services — resume help, interview coaching, job leads — are available as long as you need them.
Ready to Start?
The first step is checking your eligibility. It takes about 5 minutes online. If you qualify for funding, your entire training can be free.