Professional and technical skill training is offered by accredited colleges and universities and by private training providers. If interested in short-term training, it is best to look at all options to determine which provides the highest value and quality. Below is a table of Private Training Providers. You can search for training at NC’s community colleges and universities in our Find College Programs tool. Scholarships and grants may be available to community college and university programs as well as private providers for those who qualify. Visit your local NCWorks Career Center before enrolling to see if you are eligible. Awards cannot be made to those who enroll before speaking to their local Career Center. Don’t see a program you are interested in, visit the Eligible Training Provider List page for more information.
| Program Title | Provider Name | Address | City | State | Credential | Duration | Cost | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nurse Aid l Bridge Program | Medical Careers Readiness of North Carolina | 232B Dabney Drive | Henderson | NC | An industry-recognized certificate or certification, A license recognized by the State involved or the Federal Government, A measurable skills gain leading to a credential, A measurable skills gain leading to employment | 12 Weeks | $591.80 | Learn more | |
| Medical Assistant Program | Medical Careers Readiness of North Carolina | 232B Dabney Drive | Henderson | NC | An industry-recognized certificate or certification, Institution of Higher Education certificate of completion, A measurable skills gain leading to a credential, A measurable skills gain leading to employment | 20 Weeks | $1,300.00 | Learn more | |
| Hemodialysis Technician Training | Medical Careers Readiness of North Carolina | 232B Dabney Drive | Henderson | NC | An industry-recognized certificate or certification, A measurable skills gain leading to a credential, A measurable skills gain leading to employment | 90 Hours | $1,500.00 | Learn more | |
| Dental Assisting | Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy, LLC | 1139 Greenville Highway A | Hendersonville | NC | An industry-recognized certificate or certification, Employment, A measurable skills gain leading to a credential, A measurable skills gain leading to employment | 10 Weeks | $3,079.00 | Learn more | |
| Cosmetology Course 1500 Hours | Shear Grace Institute of Cosmetology | 229 1st ave SE | Hickory | NC | An industry-recognized certificate or certification, A certificate of completion of an apprenticeship, A license recognized by the State involved or the Federal Government, A secondary school diploma or its equivalent, A measurable skills gain leading to a credential, A measurable skills gain leading to employment | 54 Weeks | $8,000.00 | Learn more | |
| Dental Assisting | Accelerated Dental Assisting Academy, LLC | 1085 Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Southeast | Hickory | NC | An industry-recognized certificate or certification, Employment, A measurable skills gain leading to a credential, A measurable skills gain leading to employment | 10 Weeks | $3,079.00 | Learn more | |
| Class B CDL Entry Level Driver Training Program | Kinos CDL Academy Corp | 2325 E M.L.K Jr. Dr. | High Point | NC | An industry-recognized certificate or certification, A license recognized by the State involved or the Federal Government, A measurable skills gain leading to a credential, A measurable skills gain leading to employment | 4 Weeks | $2,729.50 | Learn more | |
| Class A CDL Entry Level Driver Training Program | Kinos CDL Academy Corp | 2325 E M.L.K Jr. Dr. | High Point | NC | An industry-recognized certificate or certification, A license recognized by the State involved or the Federal Government, A measurable skills gain leading to a credential, A measurable skills gain leading to employment | 4 Weeks | $4,204.50 | Learn more | |
| Painter | Trades Tech | 8105 Dumphries rd | Huntersville | NC | An industry-recognized certificate or certification, A measurable skills gain leading to a credential, A measurable skills gain leading to employment | 6 Weeks | $4,000.00 | Learn more | |
| Drywall Installer | Trades Tech | 8105 Dumphries rd | Huntersville | NC | An industry-recognized certificate or certification, A measurable skills gain leading to a credential, A measurable skills gain leading to employment | 4 Weeks | $4,000.00 | Learn more |