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Learn Essential Skills and Get Hands-On Training for Meaningful Work

For over 50 years, Center for Employment Training has provided quality job training services to support the success and self-sufficiency of our students. From HVAC to Healthcare, CET’s trade schools can teach you the real-world, hands-on skills you need to take the next step in your career, and be the change.

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Training Programs for Practical Careers

CET’s courses are designed to give you real-world job experience while in the classroom. Our job training programs teach marketable skills to people of all educational levels and backgrounds. Most programs are completed in just 9 months.

  • Job Placement Assistance

    CET is serious about your success—we’ll prepare you with the skills to help you jump start your career after graduation.

  • Short Completion Times

    Complete the program you choose in as few as 8-9 months.*

  • Hands-on Training

    Get real-world experience working in our campus learning labs.

  • Affordable Tuition

    Our low tuition includes the cost of books, project supplies and laboratory materials. Financial aid may be available if you qualify.

CET has 12 career training centers in three states. Choose from a wide variety of options to find the program that’s right for you:

  • Technical Trades
    HVAC Specialist, Electrician (Residential & General), Welding Fabrication, and more
  • Construction & Building Maintenance
    Green Building Construction Skills, Building Maintenance, and more
  • Truck Driving & Logistics
    Truck Driver
  • Medical
    Medical Assistant, Health Information Technology, and more
  • Business
    Accounting Clerk, Business Office Administration, and more
  • Childcare
    Early Childhood Teacher Assistant
  • Culinary
    Culinary Arts, The Craft of Baking

The CET Difference

Employer Connections
CET knows who’s hiring and what skills they’re looking for—and we base our training programs on this knowledge.

Support Services
We’ll help you connect to services within the community, support you with basic skill development in math and ESL, and help you identify barriers to your success and how to overcome them.

Expand Your Skill Set
Whether you’re training for a job in a medical office or a construction site, get hands-on experience while you’re still in the classroom.

Financial Aid
CET Financial Aid Officers can help you identify sources of potential financial aid and fill out the required forms.

Accreditations

CET is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and approved for VA benefits. This allows eligible students to apply for federal financial assistance programs to help with tuition and basic living costs.

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