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Online trade training for OSHA cards, HVAC, and data-center technician certifications is in development. Enrollment is not yet open.
Tuition could be $0 if you qualify for WIOA/ITA grant funding after provider approval. We are pursuing WIOA Eligible Training Provider approval; we are not yet approved.
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A real path into the trades
We're building training for trade careers and pursuing grant funding to help eligible learners cover tuition.
Grant funding in progress
WIOA/ITA funding can cover tuition for eligible learners at approved providers. We are pursuing approval; the local workforce board makes eligibility decisions.
Self-paced online
We are planning online training that learners can fit around their schedules. Enrollment is not yet open.
In-demand careers
Planned OSHA, HVAC, and data-center technician training for careers employers are hiring for.
Careers we're building training for
Planned OSHA, HVAC, and data-center technician tracks — taught by the work itself, not slideshows.
HVAC Technician
Service, install, and maintain the heating and cooling systems every building runs on.
Data Center Technician
Keep the servers, power, and cooling behind North Carolina’s data corridors online.
OSHA Job-Site Safety
Crew-first safety training built around how real trade teams actually work.
Tracks, curricula, and certification prep are still being finalized. Waitlist members hear the details first.
Why the trades, why now
North Carolina's data-center growth is creating demand for technician skills.
- Average pay for data-center technicians in North Carolina ($49K–$82K/yr)
- $29.76/hrAverage pay for data-center technicians in North Carolina ($49K–$82K/yr)
- Open data-center technician jobs in North Carolina right now
- 286+Open data-center technician jobs in North Carolina right now
Figures reflect current North Carolina labor-market postings and wage data for data-center technicians.
Questions before you start?
No experience?
The planned training is designed as an entry point. We will share course prerequisites before enrollment opens.
Can’t afford tuition?
WIOA/ITA funding can cover tuition for eligible learners at approved providers. We are pursuing that approval.
No time?
We are planning self-paced online training you can fit around work and family. Course schedules are still being finalized.
Grant funding in progress
Your tuition could be $0.
WIOA/ITA funding can cover tuition for eligible learners at approved providers. We are pursuing WIOA Eligible Training Provider approval — we are not yet approved, and your local workforce board makes the final eligibility decision.
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