Training and Education

What if you don’t have the education or training for the vocation you want? 

We help you look for options…and there are many!

Whether for formal education or to learn a trade, you may be eligible for the GI Bill or the Veteran Benefits Administration VR&E programs.  But if not, Pittsburgh is blessed with many learning opportunities that are very cost effective…or even Free! 

Let us know what your are looking for…we can help! 

Here are a few great opportunities!   

Colleges and Universities

Training Opportunities

New Century Careers

Serving Southwest PA with technical training opportunities while helping employers find and develop technicians seeking purpose, passion and success in the workplace.


The next start date  for tuition free Manufacturing 2000 (M2K) cohort is September 8, 2025 – at the University of Pittsburgh’s Community Engagement Center in Homewood
✅ 120 hours of FREE hands-on training
✅ Industry-recognized credentials
✅ Transportation support
✅ Job placement assistance
Start your career in advanced manufacturing. 𝐍𝐎 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐃𝐄𝐃!

Learn more about the Tuition Free M2K  Cohort. 

Auberle Employment Institute

Auberle believes in the transformative power of meaningful employment. The Auberle Employment Institute, prepares the unemployed and underemployed with an opportunity to change the trajectory of their lives (and their family’s lives) by connecting them with a career level job with benefits – all while wrapping them in Auberle’s vast array of holistic services to ensure their long-term success.

Apprenti Pittsburgh

Tech is the fastest-growing industry in the world. Apprenti’s unique apprenticeship program puts you on a straightforward, step-by-step fast track toward your dream job. The tech industry is seeking to diversify its workforce, and Apprenti is actively recruiting women, people of color, veterans, and people with disabilities, although anyone is eligible to apply.


 

BankWork$

Partner4Work, in collaboration with the PA Bankers Association and several of the region’s leading financial institutions, is proud to launch the nationally recognized BankWork$® training program in the Pittsburgh region.
Classes are offered at no cost for qualifying students and run for eight weeks.
For more information, visit:  Bankwork$


 

Bidwell Training Center

With a variety of expert-taught programs including Culinary Arts, Horticulture Technology, and more, you can get career ready in as little as 7 months.
Next Program Start Dates

Builders Guild

Build a lifelong financially rewarding career you can be proud of in the region’s trade industry. Joint Apprenticeship Training Programs offered by the region’s construction trade unions will put you on the path to becoming a skilled trade professional.


 

Intelligent.com

Higher Education After Incarceration
Intelligent provides unbiased research to help make informed decisions about higher education programs.
This guide is to help formerly incarcerated people pursue higher education.

New Politics Leadership Academy

New Politics Leadership Academy is revitalizing American politics by recruiting military veterans and national service alumni to run for office. Our programs educate and train these outstanding leaders to serve in the political arena and build a pipeline of A-level staff to help them win.


 

Onward to Opportunity

Earn valuable certifications in highly desirable professions such as IT, HR, Project Management and more.


 

Penn Commercial Business/Technical School in Washington, Pennsylvania, has been preparing students for in-demand careers for the past 85 years!


 

Per Scholas

Grow your tech career in only 2 -4 months at no cost to you, ever.
Next Courses:
Cybersecurity Analyst – Starts: Oct. 14, 2025  Apply by: Sept. 29, 2025
IT Support   –  Starts:  Nov. 10, 2025   Apply by:  Oct. 27, 22025
Software Engineer   – Starts: Dec. 8, 2025   Apply by:  Nov. 24, 2025

 

Rivers Casino Dealer School

Rivers Casino and CCAC have partnered to offer Dealer Training Classes. If you are interested in starting a new career as a dealer, this is a great opportunity. he cost of the class is covered by Rivers Casino for candidates that apply and are selected for training.

Classes are offered every month.

Rosedale Technical

The mission of Rosedale Technical College is to enable students to obtain employment in positions related to the trade industries using hands-on training programs aligned with industry needs and effective student services designed to promote student success.

Steamfitters

Get Paid To Learn.
Whether you are just beginning in the trades or have experience in the field, Local 449 offers programs to accommodate your skill level.