For More Information
Contact:
Michelle CruzEligibility & Enrollment Specialist
Email: [email protected]: (203) 610-8490
252 Fairfield Avenue Bridgeport, CT 06604
Pandora Williams
Eligibility& Enrollment Specialist
Email: [email protected]
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 [email protected]
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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