ARE YOU
NEXT UP?

Paid training. Real careers. No experience required.

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HOW IT WORKS

NextUp901 is your direct path to a career that pays and grows.

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APPLY

5 minutes.
That’s all it takes to apply.

02

ATTEND AN ADMISSIONS DAY

Admissions Day is where we get to know you and match you to the right program.

03

GET PAID TO TRAIN

Once selected, get paid to train for Memphis’ most in-demand careers.

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OUR PROGRAMS

There’s more than one way to get started.

Whether you’re finishing school, building experience, or ready to train for a career, there’s a path forward.

FOUNDATION PATHWAY

Finish your HS Diploma

For those who want to complete their high school education first. Get your diploma and open the door to every path that comes next.

Earn an accredited high school diploma on a flexible schedule built for adults.

Provider
The Excel Center
OFFERINGS
Free tuition • Monthly stipend • Flexible scheduling • Professional development • Learning group
REQUIREMENTS
✅ Background friendly

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FORWARD PATHWAY

Reentry & Career Support

Get paid work experience, mentorship, and a path forward. Tailored for those impacted by the justice system.

You’ll build real relationships with mentors and employers who are invested in your future. The work is hands-on and the support is real.

If you’re ready to move forward and build something that lasts, this is for you.
OFFERINGS
Paid work experience • Mentorship
• Employment referrals • Professional development • Learning group
REQUIREMENTS
✅ High school diploma, GED, or HiSET required
✅ Must have a justice-impacted background

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EXPLORE PATHWAY

Career Explorer Program

Get paid to explore difference industries and figure out which career is right for you.

Rotate through paid, hands-on internships to discover which career path fits you best, with coaching every step.

Provider
The Collective Blueprint
OFFERINGS
Paid work experience • Employment referrals • Coaching • Professional development • Learning group
REQUIREMENTS
✅ High school diploma, GED, or HiSET required
✅ Must be 18 when the program starts, or 24 or younger when you apply
✅ Background friendly

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CAREER PATHWAY

Train for Careers in Healthcare, Tech, or the Skilled Trades

For those ready to go all in. Get paid training, free support, and a career that pays and grows.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Provide hands-on care in hospitals and clinics.

Provider
Memphis Medical District – Hire Local
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Respond to emergencies and provide critical care.

Provider
Memphis Medical District – Hire Local
Medical Assistant
Support clinical teams in healthcare settings.

Provider
Memphis Medical District – Hire Local
OFFERINGS
Free tuition • Monthly stipend • Career coaching • Clinical experience • Job placement support • Professional development • Learning group
REQUIREMENTS
✅ High school diploma, GED, or HiSET required
✅ Extra requirements may apply
Entry Level IT
Start a career in tech with foundational IT skills.

Provider
Tech901

OFFERINGS
Free tuition • Monthly stipend • Career coaching • Hands-on technical experience • Job placement support • Professional development • Learning group
REQUIREMENTS
✅ High school diploma, GED, or HiSET required
✅ Some programs are background friendly
✅ Extra requirements may apply
Plumbing Apprenticeship
Train for a hands-on career in plumbing.

Provider
Moore Tech
General Labor & Electrical Apprenticeships
Build skills in construction and electrical work.

Providers
Moore Tech
OFFERINGS
Free tuition • Monthly stipend • Career coaching • Hands-on field experience • Job placement support • Professional development • Learning group

REQUIREMENTS
✅ High school diploma, GED, or HiSET required
✅ Some programs are background friendly
✅ Extra requirements may apply