All 22 fields of WIOA job training
23,411 programs approved for public workforce funding (WIOA), in 22 fields. Each field below says what the work is, then leads to its programs state by state.
Healthcare
CNA classes (nursing assistant)
1,857 programs in all 50 states and 3 territories; most cost $741 to $2,025
Nursing assistants give basic care and help patients with everyday tasks. To work as one, you usually finish a state-approved program and pass your state's competency exam, which puts you on the state registry. Source: BLS, Nursing Assistants and Orderlies
Medical assistant training
1,428 programs in all 50 states, DC and 1 territory; most cost $3,350 to $10,251
Medical assistants do office and clinical work, from scheduling appointments to taking patients' vital signs. Most train in a certificate program. Certification isn't required in most states, but employers often prefer it. Source: BLS, Medical Assistants
RN programs (registered nurse)
1,124 programs in 46 states and 1 territory; most cost $8,286 to $29,011
Registered nurses provide and coordinate patient care and teach patients and their families about health conditions. To work as one, you graduate from an approved nursing program (a bachelor's or associate degree in nursing, or a hospital diploma) and pass a licensing exam for your state nursing license. Source: BLS, Registered Nurses
Phlebotomy training
1,080 programs in all 50 states and 2 territories; most cost $999 to $2,550
Phlebotomists draw blood for tests, transfusions, research and blood donations. Most start with a certificate from a phlebotomy program, and some states also ask for a license or certification. Source: BLS, Phlebotomists
Medical billing and coding training
1,063 programs in 48 states, DC and 3 territories; most cost $2,400 to $5,792
Medical records specialists keep patient files and may classify patients' medical information into the numerical coding system the healthcare industry uses. Most start with a postsecondary certificate, some need an associate's degree, and certification may be required or preferred. Source: BLS, Medical Records Specialists
EMT classes (emergency medical technician)
1,029 programs in 48 states and 2 territories; most cost $1,311 to $7,570
EMTs and paramedics assess injuries and illnesses, give emergency medical care and may take patients to hospital. A basic EMT course usually takes less than a year and the intermediate level up to two, and every state requires a license. Source: BLS, EMTs and Paramedics
Dental assistant programs
952 programs in all 50 states and 2 territories; most cost $2,995 to $9,466
Dental assistants care for patients, take x-rays, keep records and schedule appointments. Many programs take about a year and lead to a certificate or diploma, and some states require you to graduate from an accredited program and pass an exam. Source: BLS, Dental Assistants
Pharmacy technician training
837 programs in 48 states, DC and 3 territories; most cost $1,740 to $5,250
Pharmacy technicians help pharmacists dispense medications, manage stock and serve customers. Many programs award a certificate after a year or less, most states regulate the work in some way, and some states and employers require certification. Source: BLS, Pharmacy Technicians
LPN programs (licensed practical nurse)
794 programs in 41 states and 2 territories; most cost $6,112 to $15,590
Licensed practical and vocational nurses (LPNs and LVNs) give basic medical care to patients who are ill, injured or recovering. Most finish a state-approved certificate or diploma program that takes about a year, then pass an exam to become licensed. Source: BLS, Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Skilled trades
Welding classes
2,162 programs in 49 states and 3 territories; most cost $2,377 to $7,524
Welders join and cut metal parts with hand-held or remotely controlled equipment. Most have a high school diploma plus technical training, and some employers ask for a certification for particular jobs. Source: BLS, Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
HVAC training (heating and cooling)
1,312 programs in 46 states and 3 territories; most cost $2,542 to $9,240
HVAC technicians work on heating, ventilation, cooling and refrigeration systems. Most train in a certificate program, which usually includes the EPA refrigerant exam that nearly all technicians must pass, and some states also require a license. Source: BLS, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Auto mechanic classes
1,086 programs in 48 states and 1 territory; most cost $2,784 to $9,775
Automotive service technicians and mechanics inspect, maintain and repair cars and light trucks. Most complete a program in automotive service technology that leads to a certificate or an associate's degree, and employers may require or prefer certification. Source: BLS, Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics
Electrician training
750 programs in 46 states and 3 territories; most cost $2,257 to $7,984
Electricians install, maintain and repair electrical power, communications, lighting and control systems. Most learn the trade in a four- or five-year apprenticeship with paid on-the-job training, and most states require electricians to pass a test and be licensed. Source: BLS, Electricians
CNC machinist training
671 programs in 44 states and 1 territory; most cost $2,295 to $7,582
Machinists set up and run equipment, including computer-controlled (CNC) machines, to make precision metal parts and tools. Community colleges and technical schools offer certificates and two-year degrees that teach reading engineering drawings and programming CNC machines. Source: BLS, Machinists and Tool and Die Makers
Diesel mechanic training
442 programs in 42 states and 1 territory; most cost $4,338 to $11,630
Diesel mechanics inspect and repair buses and trucks and maintain diesel engines of every kind. Community colleges and technical schools offer certificates and degrees in diesel repair, employers may require or prefer certification, and some jobs need a commercial driver's license to test-drive trucks and buses. Source: BLS, Diesel Service Technicians and Mechanics
Carpentry classes
345 programs in 39 states and 1 territory; most cost $2,235 to $7,000
Carpenters build, repair and install building frameworks and structures made from wood and other materials. Most have a high school diploma and learn on the job or through an apprenticeship. Source: BLS, Carpenters
Plumbing school
277 programs in 43 states and 1 territory; most cost $1,770 to $5,840
Plumbers install and repair pipes, fixtures and piping systems. Most learn the trade in a four- or five-year apprenticeship, and most states and some cities require plumbers to be licensed. Source: BLS, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters
Heavy equipment operator training
223 programs in 41 states; most cost $3,500 to $9,982
Heavy equipment operators drive and control the machines that build roads, bridges and buildings. Most have a high school diploma and learn on the job or in a three- or four-year apprenticeship, and many need a commercial driver's license to haul their equipment between jobsites. Source: BLS, Construction Equipment Operators
Driving and transport
CDL training (truck driving)
2,356 programs in all 50 states and DC; most cost $3,176 to $5,800
Truck drivers need a commercial driver's license, which generally takes a knowledge test and a driving test. Most drivers have a high school diploma and prepare at a professional truck driving school. Source: BLS, Heavy and Tractor-trailer Truck Drivers
Computers and IT
IT training (help desk and networking)
1,897 programs in 48 states, DC and 3 territories; most cost $2,400 to $7,500
Computer support specialists help people solve computer problems and keep networks running. Network support jobs usually call for an associate degree and help desk jobs for some college classes, though a high school diploma plus IT certifications can also be enough. Source: BLS, Computer Support Specialists
Cybersecurity training
1,239 programs in 49 states and DC; most cost $2,480 to $7,500
Information security analysts protect an organization's computer networks and systems. Most have a bachelor's degree in a computer field and work experience, though some start with a high school diploma plus industry training and certifications, and many employers prefer certified candidates. Source: BLS, Information Security Analysts
Business and office
Project management certification
487 programs in 40 states and 1 territory; most cost $1,975 to $4,107
Project management specialists coordinate a project's budget, schedule and other details. Most have a bachelor's degree, some jobs ask for work experience, and professional certification, though not always required, shows employers what you can do. Source: BLS, Project Management Specialists