Funding Options
Employer Tuition Benefits
Often companies offer some form of professional learning support through tuition benefits — many of which include certifications and other non-credit professional learning. Ask your HR department about what is possible.
Need help writing a justification for the request? Reach out to us.
Payment Plans
The Hub’s certification courses are offered through our content partner, ed2go, which offers personal financing through affirm.
WIOA (Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) Funding
If you’re looking to start a new career in an in-demand field, the Mitchell Hub can help you get the education and training you need to land the job you want. Did you know that you can get up to $4,500 for career training through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)? The Mitchell Hub offers several WIOA-approved online courses that prepare you for industry certifications in today’s top fields.
Get more information and see if you qualify!
Each state supports its workforce, in part, through funds provided through the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) by providing access to training, job seeking support, and career counseling to eligible individuals.
In Connecticut, WIOA is managed through five Workforce Development Boards. The Eastern Workforce Investment Board is the Hub’s home board. Eligible courses are available in all regions.
Eastern Region: Eastern CT Workforce Investment Board
South Central Region: Workforce Alliance
North Central Region: Capital Workforce Partners
Southwest Region: The Workplace, Inc.
Northwest Region: Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board, Inc.
You may be eligible for WIOA funding if you are:
Unemployed
Low-Income
A dislocated worker (lost employment due to company closure, layoff, or military spouse relocation
Out of School Youth (18-24)
Veteran
Justice Impacted
Your eligibility is determined through your local American Job Center. Contact them and say that you are interested in WIOA.
You will attend a WIOA orientation and eligibility meeting and meet with a career counselor to start the process.
It can take several weeks to be approved and enrolled. Connect with your regional AJC to determine your eligibility.
Courses in several industries are offered through the WIOA program. Select any program title for more information about the course.
Technology
Business Operations
Health & Wellness
Small Business
- ACE Personal Trainer
- Child Development Associate (in Spanish)