Career Training & Workforce Development
DOL-registered apprenticeship sponsor and WIOA-approved training provider serving learners, employers, and workforce agencies in Indianapolis and across Indiana. Funded training in healthcare, skilled trades, CDL, and technology often at no cost for eligible participants.
Featured Career Pathways
A training or apprenticeship pathway designed to lead to a credential, employment, business ownership, or workforce advancement.
Earn while you learn through a structured barber apprenticeship combining paid on-the-job learning, related technical instruction, competency tracking, and state-required training hours.
Best for: Future barbers seeking a work-based pathway
Partner with Elevate to train barber, beauty, cosmetology, esthetics, or nail apprentices at your business. Elevate supports onboarding, hour tracking, competency documentation, and apprenticeship compliance.
Best for: Licensed shop owners and participating employers
Prepare for commercial driving opportunities through structured classroom preparation, permit support, safety instruction, and coordinated behind-the-wheel training.
Best for: Individuals pursuing transportation careers
Build foundational skills in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, workplace safety, tools, diagnostics, installation, and maintenance.
Best for: Individuals pursuing skilled-trades careers
Learn how to plan, launch, operate, and grow a business. Training may include business formation, budgeting, branding, marketing, digital tools, compliance, and workforce credentials.
Best for: Entrepreneurs, contractors, and career changers
The Elevate Pathway
From first application to first paycheck — every step is tracked, funded, and supported. No gaps, no handoffs to nowhere.
01Apply
Complete a short application. No cost, no commitment.
02Funding Review
We check WIOA, Workforce Ready Grant, and other sources. Most qualify.
03Training
Instructor-led, credential-aligned coursework with AI-powered support.
04Apprenticeship
DOL-registered OJT with employer partners. Hours tracked, wages paid.
05Credential
Industry-recognized certification. Publicly verifiable on our platform.
06Employment
Job placement support, employer connections, and career advancement.
Funding & Accessibility
WIOA, state grants, and employer reimbursement programs cover tuition, books, and exam fees for most eligible Indiana residents. We handle the paperwork - you focus on training.
Federal funding for eligible job seekers. Covers tuition, books, and exam fees.
State grant for high-demand credentials. No repayment required.
Local funding for Indianapolis-area residents in priority sectors.
Employers receive up to 50% wage reimbursement during apprenticeship.
Flexible payment options for those who don't qualify for grant funding.
Eligibility varies by program and funding source. Check in 2 minutes - no commitment.
Free eligibility check
Takes 2 minutes. No commitment. We'll tell you exactly what you qualify for.
Apprenticeship Infrastructure
Elevate is a DOL-registered apprenticeship sponsor. Structured OJT, employer coordination, RAPIDS-compatible tracking, and compliance documentation — so employers and learners can focus on the work.
For learners
For employers
Apprenticeship isn't a program add-on. It's the pathway.
Structured OJT, employer coordination, and RAPIDS-compatible reporting — built into every eligible program from day one.
For Employers
Access a pipeline of job-ready candidates trained in healthcare, skilled trades, technology, and business. No recruitment fees. WIOA and WOTC eligible.
50%
OJT wage reimbursement
$9,600
Max WOTC tax credit
$0
Recruitment cost
Candidates complete training, earn credentials, and pass background checks before you interview them. No recruiting fees. WOTC tax credits up to $9,600 per eligible hire.
Earn-and-learn from day one. Apprentices work in your business while completing structured training. OJT wage reimbursement up to 50%. RAPIDS-tracked.
Work with Elevate to design a custom training cohort aligned to your job requirements. We handle curriculum, compliance, credentialing, and WIOA funding.
Accreditations & Approvals
Aligned with workforce development partners
Ready to start?
Apply once for training, funding, apprenticeship, certification, and employment — all in one system.
Success Stories
Elevate is built around people — not just programs. These are the outcomes when funding, training, and employers line up.
“From incarceration to owning my own chair. Elevate gave me structure, accountability, and a real pathway.”
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Barber Apprenticeship Graduate
“I'm a single mom and thought school wasn't possible. Elevate helped me get funded, stay on track, and step into a real job.”
Sharon
Medical Assistant Graduate
“They didn't just enroll me and disappear. The coaching and employer connections made the difference.”
Alicia
Healthcare Graduate
Figures based on internal participant and credential records. Eligibility and outcomes vary by program and funding source. See methodology
