OUR PROGRAMS
SEE WHAT'S
NEXT UP FOR YOU.
Here's what our pathways offer young adults.
WHERE YOU CAN GO.
We call our programs pathways because paths lead somewhere.
Ours take you to a career that pays and grows, and toward a boundless future
FOUNDATION
PATHWAY
Finish your diploma or GED.
FORWARD
PATHWAY
Get back to work and build experience.
EXPLORE
PATHWAY
Try out careers as a paid intern.
CAREER
PATHWAY
Train for careers in healthcare, tech, or skilled trades.
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.
ELIGIBILITY
Who should apply?
Live in Shelby County (Memphis preferred)
17 or older now — must be 18 when the program starts
30 or younger when you apply
Not in college or any education or skills program right now
Have been out of school or work recently
Have not finished college or a certification program
No work experience required
HOW IT WORKS
Step 1
Take Career Quiz
First, explore different
pathways—or tell us about you and we'll show you where to begin.
Step 2
Apply
Apply in minutes. We review every application and reach out fast. Ready?
Step 3
Attend an Admissions Day
Based on your goals, we'll help you figure out what's next. No experience required.
Step 4
Get Matched
We’ll review your application and, if accepted, match you with the right pathway.
Step 5
Get Paid
Participants receive stipends, wages, scholarships, and
more depending on the program.
Step 6
Step Into Your Career
Finish training and start a career that pays and grows. We're with you the whole way.
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 group
REQUIREMENTS
✅ 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
Tech901OFFERINGS
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 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
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’27
Spring 2027
