WIOA Colorado Programs: Find Your Fit
If you qualify for WIOA benefits and live in the state of Colorado, Blackstone Career Institute offers a wide variety of self-paced, online career training programs that can be paid for with your benefits.
This article will briefly outline what WIOA benefits are and how to find out if you qualify. Then, we will dive into the many programs offered by Blackstone Career Institute that can be paid for using your WIOA Colorado benefits.
What is WIOA?
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was created to help people struggling to find employment to acquire training and credentials that can help them to begin long-lasting careers. For full information about WIOA, visit the official Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act website offered by the U.S. Department of Labor.
To qualify for the WIOA program, you must meet certain requirements, including being at least 18 years of age. To apply for the Dislocated Workers program within WIOA, you must have lost your job or your main source of income. For full eligibility information on these programs, visit the WIOA page found on Colorado.gov.
What Programs are WIOA Approved in Colorado?
Blackstone Career Institute is a fully online educational institution that offers flexible, affordable career training and certificate programs. For people with WIOA Colorado benefits, there are several career training programs available that can be paid for using your benefits. Below is a list of the Blackstone programs that are approved for Colorado residents who have WIOA benefits.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
The Legal Assistant/Paralegal Program offered by Blackstone is 915 clock hours and takes an average of 4-12 months to complete. In just a matter of months, you could learn the skills and knowledge necessary to find a career as a paralegal or legal assistant. The program qualifies students to sit for the Certified Paralegal (CP®) Exam given by the National Association of Legal Assistants (NALA). Your WIOA Colorado benefits can be used to pay the full tuition of this program.
Pharmacy Technician
Blackstone’s Pharmacy Technician Program is a PTCB-recognized education/training program that takes approximately 810 clock hours to complete and is finished by students in 4-12 months on average. WIOA Colorado provides tuition assistance for this program. The program includes an externship at CVS or Walgreens and is designed to prepare students for a long, successful career as a pharmacy technician. Upon graduation, students can choose to sit for the Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE®) to become a Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT).
Medical Transcription
Blackstone’s Medical Transcription Program can be completed in 4-12 months and is designed to prepare students for an entry-level career in the healthcare documentation field. The AHDI approved program prepares students to sit for the Registered Healthcare Documentation Specialist (RHDS) certification exam. Medical transcription professionals have options for remote or in-person work. WIOA Colorado tuition assistance can be used to pay for this program.
Medical Office Assistant
The Medical Office Assistant Program takes 4-12 months to complete on average and includes 810 clock hours. Medical office assistants keep healthcare offices running smoothly and communicate with patients regularly. Blackstone’s program qualifies graduates to sit for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam offered through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Use your WIOA Colorado benefits to pay for the tuition and potentially start working as a medical office assistant in just a matter of months!
Medical Billing and Coding
The Medical Billing and Coding Program is yet another program offered by BCI that can be paid for using your WIOA Colorado benefits and opens up potential opportunities for you to work remotely in the healthcare field. The 810 clock-hour program prepares students to sit for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC®) exam given by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) to earn the CPC-A credential.
Dental Office Assistant
BCI’s Dental Office Assistant Program is a 720 clock-hour program that takes students 4-12 months to complete on average. As the primary point of contact for dental patients, dental office assistants play an important role in the operation of the office. The program prepares students to sit for the National Entry Level Dental Assistant (NELDA) certification exam. Use your WIOA Colorado tuition assistance to prepare for a career in the dental field.
Veterinary Assistant
If you are looking for a new career and love animals, you could be a great candidate for BCI’s Veterinary Assistant Program. The program is 765 clock hours and takes an average of 4-12 months to complete. Upon graduating, you will be prepared for a career working with animals in various settings, including veterinary offices, zoos, and other care facilities. You can use WIOA Colorado benefits to pay for this program.
Child Care Provider
The final program offered by BCI that can be paid for using WIOA Colorado benefits is the Child Care Provider Program. This program educates students on principles of early childhood education, including components of child development and positive guidance strategies. You can graduate from this program prepared for a career as a child care provider.
Written by Adam Wernham
