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Free, Hands-on Training for the Healthcare and Building Trades Fields

The SOME Center for Employment Training (CET) is committed to meeting your organization’s workforce needs by preparing highly motivated, job-ready candidates.

CET addresses the barriers that have historically prevented individuals from achieving long-term career success. Through a comprehensive training model, we prepare adult learners to earn national, industry-recognized certifications in both healthcare and building trades. In addition to technical training, trainees receive robust employment preparation, including case management, soft skills development, and financial literacy training.

Our program is designed with flexibility and accessibility in mind. CET operates on an open-entry, open-exit model, meaning we do not follow traditional semesters. New trainees can begin each week, and the program is self-paced, with most participants completing their training within an average of 24 weeks (six months).

At SOME CET, every trainee is carefully pre-screened to align with the specific needs and expectations of our employer partners. We also provide ongoing, long-term support to both graduates and employers, ensuring continued success beyond initial placement.

We offer multiple opportunities for employer engagement, including:

Serving as an externship site
Hosting a career development or training day at our facility
Participating in workforce pipeline development initiatives

Additionally, SOME CET maintains a drug-free training environment. All trainees are screened at program entry and periodically throughout their training to ensure workplace readiness.

We look forward to partnering with you to build a strong, reliable talent pipeline that meets your workforce needs.

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We offer two types of training in our Healthcare program: Medical Administrative Assistant and Medical Assistant.

Trainees in our Medical Administrative Assistant program learn how to keep healthcare offices running smoothly. They develop skills in scheduling, billing, operating computer systems and creating a positive patient experience.

Trainees in our Medical Assistant program learn how to become critical members of healthcare teams in doctor’s offices and hospitals. They practice taking a patient’s vital signs, giving injections, maintaining health records and assisting doctors and nurses.

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Medical Administration

Graduates are qualified for administrative positions in medical offices or hospitals.

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Medical Assistant

Graduates are qualified to provide hands-on care to patients in medical offices and hospitals.

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Apply for Our Building Trades Program

We offer two types of training in our Building Trades program: Building Maintenance Service Technician and HVAC.

Trainees in our Building Maintenance Service Technician program receive hands-on training in plumbing, carpentry, electrical and HVAC.

Trainees in our HVAC program learn how to maintain and repair heating and cooling systems.

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Building Maintenance

Graduates are qualified to work as maintenance helpers and technicians in residences and office buildings.

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HVAC

Graduates are qualified to work as HVAC helpers, installers and technicians in offices and residential buildings.

Our Approach to Education and Training

We apply our Whole Person approach to education and training, creating an environment where our trainees can move themselves out of poverty and into living wage careers.

Applicants are not required to have a high school diploma or GED. However, if they do have one they’re asked to submit it as part of their application. Trainees accepted into a CET program are evaluated with a CASAS test, which tests basic and academic skills in real-world contexts.

We recognize that skills like math, reading and grammar are crucial to career development, and establishing a baseline helps us better meet the unique needs of our trainees. Our programs merge basic skills instruction with on-the-job training. Our instructors are industry experts and adult educators; the combination of which creates a rich learning environment.

CET addresses the barriers that have historically prevented students from achieving long-term success. Trainees receive comprehensive employment preparation, including case management and financial literacy workshops. Life skills are further strengthened through one-on-one counseling and psychoeducational group sessions.

This component also includes a strong focus on retention. Graduates are contacted monthly for up to 12 months following program completion to monitor employment status and provide ongoing support. Incentives are offered to encourage and reward sustained full-time employment.

Trainees build vocational competencies through hands-on training with industry-standard tools and equipment. Learning is reinforced through industry presentations, field trips, and experiential opportunities that expose trainees to real-world work environments.

To ensure mastery, trainees must successfully complete competency-based assessments throughout the program, confirming a thorough understanding of each content area before progressing.

Our Talent Development Department provides students, graduates, and employer partners with a lifelong network of support. Following graduation, participants receive continued services such as job coaching, monthly follow-ups, and individualized support to ensure success in the workplace and alignment with employer expectations.

SOME CET also supports long-term career growth through ongoing career planning, mentoring, alumni engagement, and professional development opportunities, including after-work seminars.

Frequently Asked Questions

The application process is quick and easy, click here to get started today! Or, find answers to some of our common questions below. Give us a call at 202-292-4460 for more information.

The application process is quick and easy, click here to get started today!

To apply, you must meet the following requirements:

Be 18 years old, or older
Have a government-issued photo ID
Have a Social Security Card or official documentation from the Social Security Administration
Provide proof of a negative COVID TB/PPD test result within the past 12 months
Pass a drug screening
- If you have any questions or concerns ask us about our wellness program
A high school diploma or GED is not required to apply. However, if you have one, please include it with your application.

You will also be invited to complete a scholarship assessment during your application, so we can determine if you qualify for financial aid.

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Yes! Scholarships are available to applicants, if you meet the following criteria:

Your household income is below 200% of the federal poverty line, based on individual or family income in the last 12 months
You currently lack the skills, work experience and education to find and keep employment that pays you a living wage
You have the intention and reasonable ability to gain full-time employment in the healthcare or building trades fields
You are ready and willing to undergo intensive job training
You maintain satisfactory progress during training

We will determine if you qualify for a scholarship during the application process.

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Yes, we welcome you to apply. Criminal history will not disqualify you.

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All of our CET programs are self-paced, with the average trainee graduating within six months. School and training hours are Monday – Friday, from 8:30am – 3:30pm, except for Federal Holidays, unscheduled Federal Government closures, delays and scheduled CET closings.

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The application process is quick and easy. Click here to get started today! Or give us a call, at 202-292-4460.

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