ARE YOU
NEXT UP?
Paid training. Real careers. No experience required.
HOW IT WORKS
NextUp901 is your direct path to a career that pays and grows.
One short, mobile-first application
covers every pathway.
About 5 to 8 minutes, and you can save and come back anytime.
APPLY
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Meet us in person to answer a few questions about your goals and interests.
We match you to the right pathway and a coach reviews every application.
ADMISSIONS DAY
If selected, you'll be matched to your pathway, paired with a coach — and you start getting paid right away.
GET MATCHED
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.
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Earn an accredited high school diploma on a flexible schedule built for adults.
Provider
The Excel CenterOFFERINGS
Free tuition • Monthly stipend • Flexible scheduling • Professional development • Learning groupREQUIREMENTS
✅ Background friendly
FORWARD PATHWAY
Reentry & Career Support
Get paid work experience, mentorship, and a path forward. Tailored for those impacted by the justice system.
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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 groupREQUIREMENTS
✅ High school diploma, GED, or HiSET required
✅ Must have a justice-impacted background
EXPLORE PATHWAY
Career Explorer Program
Get paid to explore difference industries and figure out which career is right for you.
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Rotate through paid, hands-on internships to discover which career path fits you best, with coaching every step.
Provider
The Collective BlueprintOFFERINGS
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
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.
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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Provide hands-on care in hospitals and clinics.
Provider
Memphis Medical District – Hire LocalEmergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Respond to emergencies and provide critical care.
Provider
Memphis Medical District – Hire LocalMedical Assistant
Support clinical teams in healthcare settings.
Provider
Memphis Medical District – Hire LocalOFFERINGS
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
OFFERINGSFree 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 TechGeneral Labor & Electrical Apprenticeships
Build skills in construction and electrical work.
Providers
Moore TechOFFERINGS
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
FIND YOUR PATH
CAREER QUIZ
Answer a few quick questions.
We'll point you to the right path.
ELIGIBILITY
Is NextUp901 a fit for you?
Four things help us assess if our programs are a good fit for you.
If you check all these boxes, you should apply.
18-30 Years Old
Live in Memphis or Shelby County
Not currently enrolled in school full-time
Ready for training, support, and your next career step
UPCOMING EVENTS
Current training dates and upcoming program windows.
Explore Pathway
Internship(CEP)
AUG–OCT ’26
August 17–October 23, 2026
Career Pathway
Technology
NOV’26
November 2026
Career Pathway
Certified Nursing Assistant
NOV ’26
November 2026
Explore Pathway
Internship(CEP)
SPR’26
Spring 2026
STARTING YOUR APPLICATION
WHAT TO EXPECT.
You’ll answer a few questions about your background, interests, and goals so we can match you to the right opportunity.
It takes about 5–8 minutes.
BEFORE STARTING
YOU'LL NEED
Basic contact information
A few questions about
your work or school status
Your interests and career goals
