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Length

Length

2-5 years

Cost

Cost

No cost, paid opportunity

Typical Format

Typical Format

Mix of Online & In-Person, In-Person Only

Typical Time Commitment

Typical Time Commitment

Full-Time

Typical Schedule

Typical Schedule

Scheduled

Financial Aid

Financial Aid

N/A--Paid Opportunity

Possible Outcomes

Possible Outcomes

Skill, credential, and/or networking with potential employers

Work Style

Work Style

Meet expectations when there are clear and specific responsibilities and deadlines.

What's Expected of You

What's Expected of You

Be reliable, teachable, and able to devote some time to homework and studying.

Career Support Offered

Career Support Offered

Significant support to find employment.

Learning Activities

Learning Activities

  • Attending class or work in person
  • Learning a concept and then completing problem sets
  • Reading on your own and then completing an online assessment
  • Skill assessments
  • Practicing a skill hands-on
  • Working on a team
      Enrollment Information

      Application Type

      Application Type

      Selective Application

      Entry Qualifications

      Entry Qualifications

      High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED or HiSET)

      Academic Record

      Academic Record

      High School GPA Does Not Impact Enrollment

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