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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 CPRS Credential

Peer Recovery Specialist — Indiana CPRS credential in 8 weeks.

Substance use recovery support, motivational interviewing, and crisis response. Earn the Indiana CPRS credential. WIOA, FSSA IMPACT, and JRI funding available for eligible Indiana residents.

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  • WIOA + FSSA IMPACT + JRI eligible
  • Indiana CPRS credential
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Recovery support pay $32K–$45K
ProgramsHealthcare & Human ServicesPeer Recovery Specialist
ETPL Approved

Peer Recovery Specialist

Earn your Indiana Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) credential in 8 weeks. Help others overcome addiction and mental health challenges.

8 weeks20–25 hrs/week1 credentialHybrid

Delivered directly by Elevate for Humanity.

$5,000

WIOA Eligible

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act — covers tuition for eligible Indiana residents through WorkOne.

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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$32,000–$62,000
Typical wage range
130 hrs
Total training hours
1 credential
Industry recognized
22%
Job growth (2024)
Aligned with:Indiana ETPL Program IDIndiana DMHA CPRS StandardsWIOA Title I

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 $32,000–$62,000.

What You'll Learn

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

1

Introduction to Peer Recovery

  • ·History and philosophy of peer support
  • ·CPRS roles, responsibilities, and ethics
  • ·Indiana DMHA certification requirements
  • ·Boundaries and scope of practice
2

Recovery Coaching Fundamentals

  • ·Motivational interviewing techniques
  • ·Active listening and person-centered planning
  • ·Goal setting and recovery planning
  • ·Strengths-based approaches
3

Trauma-Informed Care

  • ·Understanding trauma and ACEs
  • ·Trauma-sensitive communication
  • ·Secondary traumatic stress and self-care
  • ·Cultural humility in recovery support
4

Crisis Intervention & Safety Planning

  • ·Recognizing crisis and warning signs
  • ·De-escalation techniques
  • ·Safety planning frameworks
  • ·Mandatory reporting requirements
5

CPRS Exam Preparation & Practicum

  • ·CPRS exam content review
  • ·Supervised practicum hours
  • ·FSSA certification application process
  • ·Career pathways and employer connections

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

Workforce-Funded Training

Must reside in Indiana

Federal and Indiana state workforce funding may cover 100% of tuition, books, and exam fees for eligible Indiana residents. We help you apply for every option you qualify for.

WorkOneWIOATrade ActSNAP E&TJRI
Apply Now — $0 Tuition if Eligible

Free to apply · no payment today · takes 2 minutes

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Self-Pay — All States

$5,000tuition

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.

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

  • Centerstone Indiana
  • Volunteers of America Indiana
  • Recovery community organizations
  • Indiana community mental health centers

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 Peer Recovery Specialist 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 Peer Recovery Specialist Career?

WIOA and FSSA IMPACT funding available for eligible Indiana residents.

Your path from application to career

1

Apply

2–3 min form

2

Approved

24–48 hrs

3

Enrolled

Advisor call

4

Trained

Program runs

5

Placed

Career launch

New ApplicantApply to This ProgramFree to apply · takes 5 min
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