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Job training programs in Ponce, Puerto Rico

35 programs in 18 fields, with costs, results and funding that can make them free

7 schools offer these programs with classes in the Ponce area, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Compare the fields below, then open one to see each program with its price and how past students did.

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Culinary school 7

All culinary programs in Puerto Rico, with typical prices and results

  • Baking and pastry certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Reposteria y Panaderia

    Academia Serrant

    Ponce

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Academia Serrant, PonceBaking and pastry certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$7,000
    Price if you pay yourself$8,497
    Program website, Reposteria y Panaderia at Academia Serrant
    More details about Reposteria y Panaderia at Academia Serrant
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $1,740
    Length
    36 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $765
    Students counted
    34
    Earned a year, estimated
    $7,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,497
    Program website, Reposteria y Panaderia at Academia Serrant

  • Culinary arts certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Técnico de Artes Culinarias

    Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico

    Mercedita

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico, MerceditaCulinary arts certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$11,900
    Price if you pay yourself$6,894
    School website, Técnico de Artes Culinarias at Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico
    More details about Técnico de Artes Culinarias at Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $2,980
    Length
    52 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $549
    Students counted
    20
    Earned a year, estimated
    $11,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,894
    School website, Técnico de Artes Culinarias at Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico

  • Culinary arts certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Artes Culinarias

    NUC University

    Ponce

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    NUC University, PonceCulinary arts certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$14,000
    Price if you pay yourself$10,798

    8 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Artes Culinarias at NUC University
    More details about Artes Culinarias at NUC University
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,500
    Length
    48 weeks, 23 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $80
    Students counted
    20
    Earned a year, estimated
    $14,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,798
    students trained with WIOA funding
    8
    Program website, Artes Culinarias at NUC University

  • Culinary arts certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Artes Culinarias

    NUC University

    Yauco

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    NUC University, YaucoCulinary arts certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$11,600
    Price if you pay yourself$10,798
    Program website, Artes Culinarias at NUC University
    More details about Artes Culinarias at NUC University
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $2,900
    Length
    48 weeks, 23 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $80
    Students counted
    16
    Earned a year, estimated
    $11,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,798
    Program website, Artes Culinarias at NUC University

  • Baking and pastry certificate or diplomaSeveral formatsHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Servicios de Alimentos Básicos Deli Bakery

    Job Connection Center, Inc.

    Ponce

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Job Connection Center, Inc., PonceBaking and pastry certificate or diplomaSeveral formats · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$11,900
    Price if you pay yourself$2,800
    More details about Servicios de Alimentos Básicos Deli Bakery at Job Connection Center, Inc.
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $2,980
    Length
    11 weeks, 26 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,980
    Students counted
    10
    Earned a year, estimated
    $11,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,800

  • Baking and pastry certificate or diplomaSeveral formatsHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Servicios de Alimentos y Reposter'a

    Job Connection Center, Inc.

    Ponce

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Job Connection Center, Inc., PonceBaking and pastry certificate or diplomaSeveral formats · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,280
    More details about Servicios de Alimentos y Reposter'a at Job Connection Center, Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    18 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,980
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,280

  • Culinary arts (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Grado Asociado en Cocina Local e Internacional

    NUC University

    Ponce

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    NUC University, PonceCulinary arts (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$24,654
    Program website, Grado Asociado en Cocina Local e Internacional at NUC University
    More details about Grado Asociado en Cocina Local e Internacional at NUC University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    84 weeks, 22 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $24,654
    Program website, Grado Asociado en Cocina Local e Internacional at NUC University

Barber school 5

All barber programs in Puerto Rico, with typical prices and results

  • Barber license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Barbería

    Instituto Educativo Premier

    Ponce

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Instituto Educativo Premier, PonceBarber license program · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$11,600
    Price if you pay yourself$10,360

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Barbería at Instituto Educativo Premier
    More details about Barbería at Instituto Educativo Premier
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $2,890
    Length
    60 weeks, 22 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,280
    Students counted
    109
    Earned a year, estimated
    $11,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,360
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, Barbería at Instituto Educativo Premier

  • Barber license programIn personNo diploma needed

    Barbería y Estilismo

    NUC University

    Ponce

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    NUC University, PonceBarber license program · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$11,500
    Price if you pay yourself$10,798
    Program website, Barbería y Estilismo at NUC University
    More details about Barbería y Estilismo at NUC University
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $2,880
    Length
    48 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $321
    Students counted
    20
    Earned a year, estimated
    $11,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,798
    Program website, Barbería y Estilismo at NUC University

  • Barber license programIn personNo diploma needed

    Barbería y Estilismo

    NUC University

    Yauco

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    NUC University, YaucoBarber license program · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$11,600
    Price if you pay yourself$10,798
    Program website, Barbería y Estilismo at NUC University
    More details about Barbería y Estilismo at NUC University
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $2,900
    Length
    48 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $322
    Students counted
    16
    Earned a year, estimated
    $11,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,798
    Program website, Barbería y Estilismo at NUC University

  • Crossover, upgrade or short courseIn personPrerequisite courses

    Master Advanced Barber

    Instituto Educativo Premier

    Ponce

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Instituto Educativo Premier, PonceCrossover, upgrade or short course · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,820
    Program website, Master Advanced Barber at Instituto Educativo Premier
    More details about Master Advanced Barber at Instituto Educativo Premier
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 23 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $785
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,820
    Program website, Master Advanced Barber at Instituto Educativo Premier

  • Barber license programIn personNo diploma needed

    Nivel Secundario con Modalidad Acelerada con Barbería y Estilismo

    Academia Serrant

    Ponce

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Academia Serrant, PonceBarber license program · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, Nivel Secundario con Modalidad Acelerada con Barbería y Estilismo at Academia Serrant
    More details about Nivel Secundario con Modalidad Acelerada con Barbería y Estilismo at Academia Serrant
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    80 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    School website, Nivel Secundario con Modalidad Acelerada con Barbería y Estilismo at Academia Serrant

Home health aide training 3

All home health aide programs in Puerto Rico, with typical prices and results

  • Home care aide courseSeveral formatsHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Auxiliar de Cuido en el Hogar

    Job Connection Center, Inc.

    Ponce

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Job Connection Center, Inc., PonceHome care aide courseSeveral formats · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$11,900
    Price if you pay yourself$2,500

    44 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Auxiliar de Cuido en el Hogar at Job Connection Center, Inc.
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $2,980
    Length
    15 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,520
    Students counted
    44
    Earned a year, estimated
    $11,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,500
    students trained with WIOA funding
    44

  • Caregiver course (assisted living and group homes)Several formatsHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Técnico Geri'trico

    NUC University

    Yauco

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    NUC University, YaucoCaregiver course (assisted living and group homes) · Accredited schoolSeveral formats · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,220
    Program website, Técnico Geri'trico at NUC University
    More details about Técnico Geri'trico at NUC University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $768
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,220
    Program website, Técnico Geri'trico at NUC University

  • Home health aide courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Asistente de Salud en el Hogar

    Centros Sor Isolina Ferr', Inc.

    Ponce

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Centros Sor Isolina Ferr', Inc., PonceHome health aide courseIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    More details about Asistente de Salud en el Hogar at Centros Sor Isolina Ferr', Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 27 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported

CNC machinist training 2

All CNC machinist programs in Puerto Rico, with typical prices and results

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Machinist Tool Maker

    Academia Serrant

    Ponce

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Academia Serrant, PonceMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$6,500
    Price if you pay yourself$8,373
    Program website, Machinist Tool Maker at Academia Serrant
    More details about Machinist Tool Maker at Academia Serrant
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $1,620
    Length
    36 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,065
    Students counted
    16
    Earned a year, estimated
    $6,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,373
    Program website, Machinist Tool Maker at Academia Serrant

  • Machinist certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed

    Nivel Secundario con Modalidad Acelerada con Machinist Tool Maker

    Academia Serrant

    Ponce

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Academia Serrant, PonceMachinist certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    School website, Nivel Secundario con Modalidad Acelerada con Machinist Tool Maker at Academia Serrant
    More details about Nivel Secundario con Modalidad Acelerada con Machinist Tool Maker at Academia Serrant
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    69 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    School website, Nivel Secundario con Modalidad Acelerada con Machinist Tool Maker at Academia Serrant

Construction training programs 2

All construction programs in Puerto Rico, with typical prices and results

  • Building and facilities maintenanceIn personNo diploma needed

    Técnico de Construcción (Handyman)

    NUC University

    Ponce

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    NUC University, PonceBuilding and facilities maintenance · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$14,000
    Price if you pay yourself$7,285
    Program website, Técnico de Construcción (Handyman) at NUC University
    More details about Técnico de Construcción (Handyman) at NUC University
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,500
    Length
    32 weeks, 23 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $105
    Students counted
    20
    Earned a year, estimated
    $14,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,285
    Program website, Técnico de Construcción (Handyman) at NUC University

  • Building and facilities maintenanceIn personNo diploma needed

    Técnico de Construcción (Handyman)

    NUC University

    Yauco

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    NUC University, YaucoBuilding and facilities maintenance · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$11,600
    Price if you pay yourself$7,085
    Program website, Técnico de Construcción (Handyman) at NUC University
    More details about Técnico de Construcción (Handyman) at NUC University
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $2,900
    Length
    32 weeks, 23 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $105
    Students counted
    16
    Earned a year, estimated
    $11,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,085
    Program website, Técnico de Construcción (Handyman) at NUC University

Cosmetology school 2

All cosmetology programs in Puerto Rico, with typical prices and results

  • Cosmetology license programIn personNo diploma needed

    Cosmetología

    NUC University

    Ponce

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    NUC University, PonceCosmetology license program · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$11,500
    Price if you pay yourself$10,798
    Program website, Cosmetología at NUC University
    More details about Cosmetología at NUC University
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $2,880
    Length
    48 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $506
    Students counted
    18
    Earned a year, estimated
    $11,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,798
    Program website, Cosmetología at NUC University

  • Cosmetology license programIn personNo diploma needed

    Cosmetología

    NUC University

    Yauco

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    NUC University, YaucoCosmetology license program · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$11,600
    Price if you pay yourself$10,598
    Program website, Cosmetología at NUC University
    More details about Cosmetología at NUC University
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $2,900
    Length
    48 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $506
    Students counted
    16
    Earned a year, estimated
    $11,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,598
    Program website, Cosmetología at NUC University

LPN programs 2

All LPN programs in Puerto Rico, with typical prices and results

Medical billing and coding training 2

All medical billing and coding programs in Puerto Rico, with typical prices and results

Dental assistant programs 1

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Early childhood education programs 1

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  • Child care or preschool certificateIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Tecnico de Cuidado Infantil

    Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico

    Mercedita

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico, MerceditaChild care or preschool certificate · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$983
    Program website, Tecnico de Cuidado Infantil at Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico
    More details about Tecnico de Cuidado Infantil at Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    45 weeks, 26 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,198
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $983
    Program website, Tecnico de Cuidado Infantil at Universidad Interamericana de Puerto Rico

EMT classes 1

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Hospitality management programs 1

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  • Hospitality and hotel management certificate or courseSeveral formatsHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Especialista en Servicios para Hoteles y Empresas Turisticas

    Job Connection Center, Inc.

    Ponce

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Job Connection Center, Inc., PonceHospitality and hotel management certificate or courseSeveral formats · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$11,900
    Price if you pay yourself$3,855
    More details about Especialista en Servicios para Hoteles y Empresas Turisticas at Job Connection Center, Inc.
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $2,980
    Length
    28 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $3,925
    Students counted
    10
    Earned a year, estimated
    $11,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,855

Nail tech school 1

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  • Nail technician license programIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Tecnica de Uñas

    Instituto Educativo Premier

    Ponce

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Instituto Educativo Premier, PonceNail technician license program · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$11,600
    Price if you pay yourself$6,820
    Program website, Tecnica de Uñas at Instituto Educativo Premier
    More details about Tecnica de Uñas at Instituto Educativo Premier
    Finished
    Left out
    Working at 6 months
    Left out
    Earned in a quarter
    $2,890
    Length
    40 weeks, 23 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $750
    Students counted
    72
    Earned a year, estimated
    $11,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,820
    Program website, Tecnica de Uñas at Instituto Educativo Premier

Patient care technician training 1

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Personal trainer certification 1

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  • Personal trainer certification courseSeveral formatsHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Técnico en Entrenamiento y Acondicionamiento F'sico

    NUC University

    Yauco

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    NUC University, YaucoPersonal trainer certification course · Accredited schoolSeveral formats · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$12,327
    Program website, Técnico en Entrenamiento y Acondicionamiento F'sico at NUC University
    More details about Técnico en Entrenamiento y Acondicionamiento F'sico at NUC University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    48 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,182
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $12,327
    Program website, Técnico en Entrenamiento y Acondicionamiento F'sico at NUC University

Radiology tech programs 1

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Respiratory therapy programs 1

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Solar and wind technician training 1

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Each program shows its own figures as the school reported them. Yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate.Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are counted; other schools in Ponce may offer more. How these figures are made

Is there free job training in Ponce?

Where the Ponce job training numbers come from

Which Ponce programs are counted?

Programs with classes in the Ponce area that the state they're in approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act). Online programs are on the state pages. Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).5 They come from the US Department of Labor's file for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025), covering programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Ponce offers.

What the figures for each field mean

Each figure is the middle program among those that report it: half did better, half did worse. Prices are what most programs cost if you pay yourself (the middle half). Earnings are for the second quarter after students left, times four. Where a figure is missing, the table says why: "Not reported", "Left out" or "Not enough data" (what each means).

How reliable are the Puerto Rico figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Puerto Rico among the states with "known data quality concerns".6 We leave out the share who finished for Puerto Rico: half of its programs report exactly 100%, far more than in other states. We leave out the share working 6 months later for Puerto Rico: every program that reports it reports exactly 100%.

Sources for the funding facts about job training in Ponce

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  1. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  2. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  3. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  4. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  5. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List
  6. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns