SECOND CHANCE JOB CENTER’S
STUDENT BENEFITS
SO WHY CHOSE A CAREER IN THE TRADES ?
WE SAVE STUDENTS
“TIME & MONEY”
Our programs are less than 1/4 of what a vocational or traditional 2 to 4 year college would charge in tuition. Our European-style vocational training programs provide everything our students need for success in their careers. There are no extra classes that don’t pertain to the end result of becoming successful in their careers. This reduces time and money on behalf of our apprentices and gets them working in their skilled trade as soon as possible.
VALUE
At a 1/4 or less of the cost of traditional 2 to 4 year colleges, Second Chance Job Center’s vocational training programs are jam packed with added value beyond the classroom. Our programs are state of the art, recognized and approved nationally. Students are not bogged down with extra course work unrelated to their fields. Our academics are on point and relevant to what students need to be successful in their Skilled Trade Profession. We place our students with employer partners for their practical training. This is a key part of our training program and one huge benefit to training with us as opposed to college models in which practical training happens in labs.
OUR EMPLOYER PARTNERS & CAREER COACHES
What sets us apart from any technical school or college is that our students work with employer partners to learn their practical skills required for certification. Our employer partners are an extension of our classroom and all practical skills, assessments and monitoring are managed by our career coaches to ensure the students fully complete their requirements for certification. There is nothing comparable to real life, hands on training with our qualified employer partners. A classroom lab just doesn’t offer this style of training!
Our employer partners tell us that our vocational and on-the-job training programs are on point and meet their demands as we deliver the exact curriculum needed for their industries. Graduates have a huge advantage over a student with an associate’s degree as they possess the valuable practical skills the employer partners are looking for.
Our state of the art, comprehensive “WORK ESSENTIAL & LIFE SKILLS TRAINING” give you a “WINNING EDGE” with employers.
PAID TRAINING
Students are paid while they are learning and working with our employer partners and all their work is supervised by our instructors / career coaches who continue to coach and guide them while making sure they have accomplished all tasks needed for their certifications and graduation.
Upon graduation from our vocational training programs or on-the-job training programs, students receive an automatic pay increase and these pay increases continue throughout the program.
POST GRADUATE SUPPORT
Upon graduation, we assist our students with their career opportunities. Most students continue training with the same employer partner in one of our OTJ training programs. We ensure all academic and practical assessments and tasks are completed so students reach their final goal and achieve their journeymen certifications.
STACKABLE CREDENTIALS
All of our programs are designed to work together and are stackable. Students do not need to retake portions or have missing credentials when they transfer from our vocational training program to their OTJ training program.
Most of our students continue training with us in OTJ training programs to become a journeyman in their trade and work towards their state license.
The vocational training programs are the foundation needed to enter into our OTJ training programs. Students receive a FULL 6 MONTHS CREDIT towards a OTJ training program for completing their vocational program.
CERTIFICATIONS
Our programs are recognized and certified through the DOL (Department of Labor), THE NAHB (National Association of Home Builders) nationally, and the Commission of Higher Education.
Our partnerships allows us to train and certify tomorrow’s tradesmen and has led to the creation of new training programs designed to specifically support business owners in the building and construction industry.
Our graduates are certified throughout the United States, making relocating a breeze.
WIN / WIN FOR STUDENTS & EMPLOYER PARTNERS
Our programs are a win / win for both the students seeking a fabulous career in the trades and for our employer partners seeking the next generation of skilled trade professionals. Many of our employer partners are in short supply of skilled trade professionals and take on several students from our programs as the demand is so high. Advancement opportunities are endless!
ONLINE TRAINING
Our state of the art, instructor-led LMS (Learning Management System) allows students to complete their academic training from the comfort of their home if necessary.
The recent pandemic taught us all that we need to be able to adapt during tough times and have a Plan B in place in order to continue education and training at any age or level, no matter what.
Whether at home or in one of our traditional classrooms, our instructor-led LMS guides students through each unit / course and class in a controlled environment, ensuring that they still receive all support and help needed to complete their academic coursework which results in students achieving their certifications upon graduation without any downtime.
SCHOLARSHIPS
OVER $100,000 AVAILABLE!!!
We have over $100,000 available in scholarships for students. Up to $2500 per student, while funds last.
THE FUTURE IS YOURS TO DECIDE…
Assisting displaced workers, veterans, and non-violent offenders by providing real career opportunities to make a difference for themselves and their families through education, training, vocational training, on-the-job training, and job / career placement.