Workforce Preparation

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Para/Instructional Aide Certificate Program
Hybrid Online and In Person

Paraeducator/Instructional Aide Certificate Program including CPR Certification

Class Dates: 

August 18 – September 30, 2025 (approx 6 weeks)

October 6 – November 21, 2025 (approx 6 weeks)

January 5 – February 20, 2026 (approx 6 weeks)

March 2 – April 24, 2026 (approx 6 weeks)

April 27 – June 12, 2026 (approx 6 weeks)

Certificate and NCLB test preparation coursework is online 

40 hour Fieldwork is in person and we will work around your schedule for placement

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Digital Literacy at CAJ!
8 hour course for a FREE Chromebook!

A grant funded for Lemon Hill Residents!

Courses are one day a week – 8 hours over 4 weeks (only sign up for one course):

Tuesdays from 9:00 – 11:00am starting April 22, 2025

Wednesdays from 6:00 – 8:00pm starting April 23, 2025

Topics Covered:

BASIC computer skills

Intermediate media skills

Advanced AI literacy

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Sterile Processing Technician
Online Self-Paced Certification - Payment Plan Available

Sterile Processing Technician (Voucher Included)

Become a Sterile Processing Technician and get CRCST Certified - Enroll Now!

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Patient Care Technician
Online Self-Paced Certification - Payment Plan Available

Patient Care Technician (Voucher Included)

Enroll Now! Become a Certified Patient Care Technician

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Optician Certification
Online Self-Paced Certification - Payment Plan Available

Optician Certification Training

Enroll Now! Prepare for ABO Optician Certification Online

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Medical Billing and Coding
Online Self-Paced Certification - Payment Plan Available

Medical Billing and Coding (Voucher Included)

Online Medical Billing and Coding Certification Prep

Become a Certified Medical Billing and Coding Specialist - Enroll Now!

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Electrocardiography (EKG) Technician
Online Self-Paced Certification - Payment Plan Available

Certified EKG Technician with voucher (Voucher Included)

Become a Certified EKG Technician Enroll Now!

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Forklift Certification (new and renewal)
5 Hour Training - 8:30 - 2:30pm Cost: $160

Forklift Certification for Class I, III, IV, and V and Pallet Jack

Register in person with ID at Charles A. Jones Career and Education Center

Saturday April 26, May 3, May 17, and May 31

No High School Diploma Required

Must be at least 18 years old

Program Cost: $160

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FREE Pharmacy Clerk – IET for ESL and Students with Disabilities
8 Week Program (120 Program Hours)

Pharmacy Clerk – IET for ESL including CPR Certification

New Class: April 7 – June 11, 2025 (120 hours – approx 8 weeks)

Monday – Friday (in-person) from 12:00 – 3:00pm

Must attend in-person Orientation: April 1st 12 – 3pm OR April 2nd 12 – 3pm (only choose one orientation day)

At Orientation in Room 109 – you will take a reading assessment test and have an interview about the program

At least 18 years old