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EDUCATIONAL COMPONENT: CAREER / TECHNICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS OR OTHER VOCATIONAL TRAINING Description of the component. Provide a summary of the activities and services. University of Indianapolis MICI-AHEC: The trainings offered are Certified Nursing Assistant, Qualified Medication Aide, Medical Interpreter, Community Health Worker, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant or Certified Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Coding Skilled US: Welding: Welders typically start as apprentices, learning welding techniques and safety procedures. With experience and certification from organizations like the American Welding Society (AWS), they can advance to positions such as Welding Inspector, Welding Engineer, or Welding Supervisor. CNC Operator: Certified CNC Operators operate computer-controlled machinery to produce precision parts and components. With additional training and certification from organizations like the National Institute for Metalworking Skills (NIMS), they can advance to roles such as CNC Programmer or CNC Machinist. Construction Manager: Construction Managers oversee construction projects from planning to completion. Certification from organizations like the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) or the Project Management Institute (PMI) can lead to career advancement as Senior Construction Managers, Project Directors, or even starting their own construction firms. Medical Assistant: Medical Assistants support healthcare professionals in clinical and administrative tasks. With certification from organizations like the American Association of Medical Assistants (AAMA) or the National Health career Association (NHA), they can advance to roles such as Medical Office Manager, Medical Administrator, or Nurse Practitioner. Pharmacy Tech Assistant: Pharmacy Technician Assistants assist pharmacists in dispensing medications and managing inventory. Certification from the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) or the National Health career Association (NHA) can lead to career advancement as Certified Pharmacy Technicians or Pharmacy Managers. Advanced Manufacturing Technologist: Advanced Manufacturing Technologists work with cutting-edge technologies to improve manufacturing processes and product quality. Certification from organizations like the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) or the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) can lead to roles as Manufacturing Engineers, Quality Control Managers, or Production Supervisors. CDL A/B Driver: CDL B Drivers operate commercial vehicles, such as buses and trucks, to transport goods or passengers. With endorsements and certifications from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), they can advance to roles as CDL A Drivers, Trucking Fleet Managers, or Transportation Supervisors. YWCA: Since 2020, the YMCA’s signature workforce development certification program has successfully implemented certification programs preparing low-income individuals for employment and career pathways in in-demand industry sectors. YMCA provides postsecondary credential attainment for low-income adults with limited basic skills in Indianapolis. The program combines adult education with industry-recognized certification pathways in high- 1/29/26, 8:20 AM State Plan IN FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-infy26stateplan//index.html 55/127