Frequently asked
Questions & answers
Straight answers about cost, eligibility, training, and what happens after you graduate.
About the Institute
What is the Institute for Career Opportunity?
The Institute is an endorsed program of JVS SoCal that offers free vocational training in Apartment Maintenance, Banking & Financial Services, Clinical Healthcare, Non-Clinical Healthcare, and Medical Imaging, designed to get adult learners into stable, well-paying jobs in weeks.
Is this program legitimate?
Yes. The Institute is part of JVS SoCal, which has been helping Los Angeles job seekers since 1931. Learn how it works.
Who are your employer partners?
We partner with regional hospitals, commercial banks, and property management leaders, including RadNet. [Placeholder: full partner list]
Cost
Is the training really free?
Yes. Grants cover your tuition and materials.
Will I need to take out a student loan?
No. There are no student loans, so you finish training with zero debt.
Are there any application fees?
No. It’s free to apply.
Eligibility & applying
Who is eligible?
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Do I need prior experience?
No. No prior experience is required.
How do I apply?
Fill out our online application. It takes less than 3 minutes.
When do programs start?
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Training
How long are the programs?
Apartment Maintenance, Banking & Financial Services, Clinical Healthcare, and Non-Clinical Healthcare each run 8 weeks. Medical Imaging is 90 days of paid, on-the-job training.
Can I keep working while I train?
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Where are classes held?
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Will I earn a certification?
Apartment Maintenance prepares you for the CAMT exam, Clinical Healthcare for the California CNA certification exam, and Medical Imaging for the California DEXA certification exam. Banking & Financial Services and Non-Clinical Healthcare finish with an end-of-program exam.
After graduation
Will you help me find a job?
Yes. We connect graduates directly with our employer partners, and 85% of graduates are placed in jobs with partners.
How much can I expect to earn?
Graduates start at an average of $25/hr. Medical Imaging participants earn $23/hr while they train. [Placeholder: average starting pay for Apartment Maintenance, Banking & Financial Services, Clinical Healthcare, and Non-Clinical Healthcare]
Still have questions?
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