Opportunity Inc. can provide up to $5,000 over 2 years to fund training for eligible applicants with the following approved vendors and programs. You need only be eligible at the time you apply.
Lastly, some programs may exceed the maximum funding period and/or annual training benefit. In such cases, Opportunity Inc. Career Developers can assist in identifying other grants to help defray the training cost.
Advanced Technology Institute Automotive Technology II
Tractor-Trailer Driving
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technology (HVAC)
Maritime Welding
Heavy Vehicle Technology
Bryant & Stratton College Medical Administrative Assistant
Human Resources Specialist
Accounting
Networking Technology
Security Technology
Building Trades Academy, Inc.
Facilities Maintenance Repairer Apprenticeship Program
Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program
ECPI University A.S. Degree in Computer & Information Science with concentration in Network Security
A.S. Degree in Computer & Information Science with concentration in Database Programming
A.S. Degree in Computer & Information Science with concentration in Simulation and Game Programming
A.S. Degree Electronics Engineering Technology with concentration in Electronics Engineering Technology
A.S. Degree in Electronics Engineering Technology with concentration in Marine Transportation Technology
A.A.S. Degree in Culinary Arts
Culinary Arts
A.A.S. Degree in Health Science, Dental Assisting
A.A.S. Degree in Health Science, Medical Radiography
A.A.S. Degree in Health Science, Registered Nursing
A.A.S. Degree in Health Science, Physical Therapist Assistant
A.A.S. Degree in Health Science, Medical Assisting
A.A.S. Degree in Health Science, Health Information Management
A.A.S. Degree in Massage Therapy
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
A.A.S. Degree in Health Science, Diagnostic Medical Sonography
Information Assurance Training (IAT)
Network and Router Administration
Employment Services, Inc. t/a Centura College and Tidewater Tech Bachelors Degree- Business Management with concentration in Management, Allied Health Management, Accounting Administration or Hospitality Management
Associates Degree- Business with concentration in Accounting Administration, Computer Support or Management
Associates Degree – Criminal Justice
Associates Degree – Computer Network Management
Associates Degree-Medical Assisting with concentration in Clinical Support or Management
Associates Degree – Massage Therapy
Associates Degree – Paralegal Law
Associates Degree – Dental Assisting
Dental Assistant
Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
Bachelors Degree – Business with concentration in Management, Allied Health Management, Accounting Administration or Hospitality Management – ONLINE
Associates Degree – Business with concentration in Management, Accounting Administration or Computer Support – ONLINE
Associates Degree – Criminal Justice – ONLINE
Associates Degree – Computer Network Management – ONLINE
Associates Degree – Medical Assisting with concentration in Management – ONLINE
Associates Degree – Paralegal Law - ONLINE
Combination Welding
Everest College Medical Assistant
Medical Administrative Assistant
Dental Assistant
HyperLearning Technologies, Inc. COMPTIA A+
COMPTIA Network+
COMPTIA Security+
CCNA: Cisco Certified Network Associate
MCTS: Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist
MOS: Microsoft Office Specialist Word Certification
MOS: Microsoft Office Excel Certification
MOS: Microsoft Office PowerPoint Certification
IA Technical – Level 1
COMPTIA A+, Network+, Windows 7 Bundle
IA Technical – Level 2
COMPTIA Network+, Security+, Windows 7 Bundle
IA Technical – Levels 1 and 2, IA Management Level 2, COMPTIA A+, Network+, Security+ Bundle
IA Technical – Level 2 Networking Security+, CCNA Bundle
Infotec, LLC Certified Cisco Network Administrator
COMPTIA Certification Program
COMPTIA Healthcare IT Technician
COMPTIA Advanced Security Practitioner
Fiber Optics Certification Program
MCITP: Server Administrator
MCITP: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Support Technician
MCITP: Database Administrator 2008
Norfolk Public Schools Technical Center Pharmacy Technician
Dental Assisting
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC)
Computer Information Systems/Advanced Computer Information Systems
Certified Network Administration
Norfolk State University On-going credit and non-credit courses and programs listed in the University catalog Old Dominion University (ODU) Career Switcher Teacher Licensure Program On-going credit and non-credit courses and programs listed in the University catalog Paul D. Camp Community College (PDCCC) Ongoing credit and non-credit courses and programs listed in the College catalog The Pruden Center for Industry and Technology Cosmetology
Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
School Board of the City of Virginia Beach Adult Learning Center (ALC) Clinical Medical Assistant
Medical Administrative Assistant
Dental Assistant Program
EKG Technician Program
Medical Billing and Coding
Personal Care Aide
Suffolk Beauty Academy Cosmetology
Suffolk Public Schools Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
Southampton Memorial Hospital School of Practical Nursing Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
TESST College of Technology – Kaplan College/Chesapeake Computer Networking Technician
Computer Support Technician
Medical Practice Management
Physical Therapist Assistant
Tidewater Builders Association (TBA) Building Trade Academy Facilities Maintenance Repairer
Pre-Apprenticeship Training
Tidewater Community College (TCC) On-going credit and non-credit courses and programs listed in the current College catalog Job Skills Training Program (JSTP) in the Culinary Arts and CNA Occupational Areas
Training Services, Inc. t/a Aviation Institute of Maintenance Associates Degree Aviation Maintenance Technology
Aviation Maintenance Technician
Avionics Technician
Aviation Maintenance Technical Engineer
Virginia School of Technology - dba: Fortis College Medical Assistant
Medical Office Administration
Medical X-Ray Technology
Massage Therapy
Microsoft Network Technology
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)
LPN to Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Dental Assistant
Wards Corner Beauty Academy Cosmetology
Barber
Workforce Development Corporation Environmental Remediation Worker
(Note: The above programs were approved by the HRWDB at their meeting of 6/20/12)