Being laid off is a good time to consider retooling your skills. There are programs that might pay all or some of your training costs. WIA (Workforce Investment Act) is one such program. To check for eligibility contact your local employment or career center.
Sometimes employers provide training. Hospitals and nursing homes are some of the employers that might provide training. For example some pharmacy provide training as pharmacy techs and nursing homes train certified nursing assistants
For a list of WIA eligible training providers in Alabama go here.
http://www2.dir.state.al.us/alcrs/
or Nationally
http://www.careeronestop.org/WiaProviderSearch.asp
Pell Grants are another source of funds for training.
Grants are not loans and are a great source of funds.
Federal Student Aid (grants and loans)
http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/
North Alabama Center for Educational Excellence (help with filling out grant and loan applications) http://www.nacee.net/
Apprenticeships allow you to work while you learn a trade.
For more information on apprenticeships try these links:
Career Voyages
http://www.careervoyages.gov/apprenticeship-main.cfm
U.S. Department of Labor
http://www.doleta.gov/OA/
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