The folks at Charlotte Area Fund are all about giving you a marketable job skill that will pay you a living wage. They are located at 901 N. Tryon which is just around the corner from Roof Above! All you have to do is pay them a visit and have a passion and desire to change your life with a marketable job skill. It all starts with an application. There is no charge for all the services they provide. This is even better.. once you complete your training in one of the high-demand areas below, they have industry partners who are looking for committed and trained people. The good news doesn’t stop there. They provide “wrap-around” services for your immediate family (assuming you mention them on your application) to ensure your success. They assign a “success coach” to help you transition into the job market as smoothly as possible. You can also visit their website here. Their training is broken down into four areas:
Trade-Based Careers
- Electrical Technician Training
- Environmental Services
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
- Customer Service Training
- Fiber Optics Broadband and Premise Cabling
- Heating. Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- Highway Construction
Healthcare Careers
One of the areas fastest growing fields. CAF offers
training in a range of healthcare professions.
Certifications such as CNA. phlebotomy, medical
billing and medical assistant training offer
opportunities for highly employable and stable
careers.
Available programs include:
- CNA1
- CNA2
- Dental Assistant
- EKG Technic ian
- Medication Aide
- Medical Adnlinistrative Assistant
- Medical Assistant
- Medical Billing and Coding
- Medical Technician
- Pharmacy Technician
- Phlebotomy
Technology Careers
Technology training is a growing area of interest for
many CAF clients. Program participants are able to
train in IT-focused fields that will enable them to
achieve employment in a fast-growing field. Available
programs include:
- CompTIA A+
- CompTIA Network+
Trainings and Certifications
In addition to career training. CAF offers
certifications in a number of vocational areas that
lead to faster employment. Participants can be
professionally trained in areas such as forklift driving
that will update their marketable skills and help
them get hired or promoted fast. Available training
includes:
- Forklift Certification
- Customer Service
- Computer Instruction
You can also call them at 704-372-3010.