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Elevate for Humanity Career and Technical Institute provides workforce development and technical training services. Programs, funding eligibility, certification preparation, employer participation, and training availability may vary. Elevate for Humanity does not guarantee employment, certification issuance, wage outcomes, or licensure approval.
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Elevate for Humanity is an AI-powered workforce operating system — not just a training provider. We handle credentialing, compliance tracking, employer placement, apprenticeship coordination, and funding documentation so agencies and participants can focus on outcomes.

DOL Registered Apprenticeship Sponsor·RAPIDS Sponsor ID: 2025-IN-132301·ETPL Listed Training Provider·WIOA Title I Approved·WorkOne Workforce Partner

HQ: 123 Main St, Suite 200, Columbia, MD 21044 — administrative and enrollment support. Hands-on training occurs at approved Indianapolis instructional sites by program.

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Programs aligned with industry-recognized certifications including EPA Section 608, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Security+, PTCB CPhT, Microsoft Office Specialist, OSHA 30, and Indiana state licensing requirements. Credential outcomes are issued by the respective certifying organizations.

Elevate for Humanity operates as a workforce development system coordinating training, funding, testing, and employment pathways. Program delivery may be conducted directly by Elevate or through approved training providers depending on the program.

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Elevate for Humanity Career & Technical Institute is a DOL Registered Apprenticeship Sponsor, Indiana ETPL-listed workforce training provider, and Certiport Authorized Testing Center operating under 2Exclusive LLC-S. Industry certifications are issued by the respective credentialing bodies (CompTIA, NHA, EPA, NCCCO, etc.) upon passing the required exams — these are the same credentials employers hire for. Training may be fully funded for eligible participants through WIOA, Workforce Ready Grant, JRI, and approved workforce partners; eligibility is determined by the applicable agency. Elevate for Humanity Career & Technical Institute is a workforce training organization, not a degree-granting postsecondary institution under the Indiana Department of Education — our programs lead to industry certifications and employment, not academic degrees.

Indiana CNA Certification

Certified Nursing Assistant — Indiana state exam on-site.

Indiana state CNA certification exam proctored on-site. Clinical rotations at licensed healthcare facilities. WIOA and Workforce Ready Grant funding available. Join the waitlist for the next cohort.

Join WaitlistCheck Eligibility
  • Indiana state exam on-site
  • WIOA + Workforce Ready Grant
  • Clinical rotations included
  • ETPL approved
ProgramsHealthcareCertified Nursing Assistant
FSSA Eligible

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Indiana state CNA certification in 4 weeks. Clinical rotations at licensed healthcare facilities. State exam proctored on-site. FSSA IMPACT funding available for eligible participants. Self-pay: $2,500 (Sale: $1,850).

4 weeks30–40 hrs/week3 credentialsHybrid

Delivered directly by Elevate for Humanity.

$1,850

FSSA IMPACT

Indiana Manpower Placement and Comprehensive Training — pays for training at no cost to current SNAP or TANF recipients. Contact FSSA at 800-403-0864 (press 3) or ask your DFR eligibility worker for a referral.

Self-Pay Available

Flexible payment plans, BNPL options, and income-share available.

New Applicant

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$30,000–$42,000
Typical wage range
180 hrs
Total training hours
3 credentials
Industry recognized
4% (as fast as average)
Job growth (2024)
Aligned with:Indiana State Department of Health — CNA CurriculumOBRA 1987 (Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act)FSSA IMPACT Program

Full Workforce Pathway

Built for agency deployment: intake to wage outcome in one system.

Step 1

Eligibility & Intake

Funding and readiness screening to start the right track immediately.

Step 2

Training & Assessments

Structured modules, lessons, and checkpoints in a tracked LMS path.

Step 3

Credential

Industry credential completion plus verifiable training records.

Step 4

Employer Placement

Placement support through named employer partners and matching workflow.

Step 5

Wage Outcome

Target entry wages aligned to $30,000–$42,000.

What You'll Learn

Full curriculum broken down by module. Every topic is covered in class and assessed before you advance.

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Week 1: Patient Care Foundations

  • ·Measure blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration on lab partners — document results to clinical standard
  • ·Perform hand hygiene and don/doff PPE correctly before every patient contact exercise
  • ·Explain patient rights and demonstrate how to respond to a patient who refuses care
  • ·Apply body mechanics to safely lift, turn, and reposition a patient without injury to self or patient
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Week 2: Clinical Skills Lab

  • ·Complete a full bed bath, shampoo, oral hygiene, and nail care on a skills lab mannequin
  • ·Assist a simulated patient with eating, including thickened liquids and adaptive utensils
  • ·Perform a two-person transfer from bed to wheelchair using a gait belt — documented competency required
  • ·Provide catheter care and record intake/output accurately in a simulated medical record
  • ·Perform range-of-motion exercises on all major joints and document patient response
3

Week 3: Clinical Rotations

  • ·Complete supervised clinical hours at a licensed Indiana nursing facility or hospital
  • ·Perform all skills under RN supervision with competency sign-off from clinical instructor
4

Week 4: State Exam

  • ·Sit for the Indiana state CNA written exam — 70 questions, 90-minute time limit
  • ·Demonstrate 5 randomly selected clinical skills for the state skills examiner — proctored on-site at Elevate

How You Can Start

Choose the path that fits your situation.

There's a path to enrollment whether you qualify for funding or not. We'll help you figure out which one.

Lowest Cost Path

FSSA IMPACT (SNAP/TANF)

Indiana residents receiving SNAP or TANF

Indiana's SNAP Employment & Training (IMPACT) program can cover 100% of tuition for eligible recipients. You must be referred by your FSSA/DFR case worker — contact them to request a training authorization.

FSSA IMPACTSNAP E&TIndiana Only
Check Funding Eligibility

Indiana SNAP/TANF recipients · must be referred by FSSA case worker

Start Immediately

Self-Pay — All States

$1,850tuition

Enroll immediately without waiting for funding approval. Payment plans, BNPL (Klarna, Afterpay, Zip), and income-share options available.

Apply Now — Self-Pay

Not in Indiana or not currently funding-eligible? Talk to an advisor about self-pay and payment plan options — we'll map the right next step in about 10 minutes.

Indiana residents: funding is available through FSSA IMPACT

This program is not on Indiana’s ETPL and does not qualify for WIOA or the Workforce Ready Grant. However, Indiana SNAP and TANF recipients may qualify for free training through the FSSA IMPACT (SNAP Employment & Training) program. Contact your FSSA/DFR case worker to request a training referral.

Outside Indiana? Self-pay enrollment is available to everyone — no residency required. Payment plans, BNPL, and employer sponsorship are all options.

Next Step

Apply NowRequest InformationIndiana Career Connect

For WIOA-eligible and apprenticeship pathway applicants, the next step may require Indiana Career Connect.

Employer Proof & Placement Pipeline

This pathway is aligned to active hiring demand. Placement follows intake profile matching, employer-ready credential completion, and supported introductions.

Named Employer Partners

  • Ascension St. Vincent
  • IU Health
  • Kindred Healthcare

Placement Pipeline

  • Intake profile maps learner goals, schedule, and funding pathway.
  • Training milestones and credentials are tracked to completion.
  • Employer introductions are prioritized for interview-ready graduates.
  • Placement support continues through first wage outcome reporting window.
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Start Your Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Journey

Free to apply · No payment required · An advisor will contact you within 1 business day

By submitting, you agree to be contacted by an Elevate enrollment advisor. No payment is required at this stage.

Ready to Start Your Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Career?

FSSA IMPACT funding available for eligible participants (SNAP/TANF recipients). Covers tuition, books, and state exam fees when approved. Eligibility is not guaranteed. Self-pay: $2,500 (Sale: $1,850). BNPL available.

Your path from application to career

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Apply

2–3 min form

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Approved

24–48 hrs

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Enrolled

Advisor call

4

Trained

Program runs

5

Placed

Career launch

New ApplicantApply to This ProgramFree to apply · takes 5 min
Questions? Talk to an Advisor

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