Take the first step toward your healthcare career today.

If you need help enrolling in a medical training program or paying for tuition, Youth Job Center can help!

We’ve partnered with TTI Medical Training School and Chicago Instruction Center to connect eligible young people with free access to training programs that launch medical careers. (Have a specific program in mind? Let us know, and we may be able to provide tuition assistance for the healthcare program of your choice.)

Any required testing, uniforms, or equipment will be provided at no cost, and all classes are free. Admission is rolling and is open to young people who are between 18 and 24 years old and not currently in school.

Once you complete our program, you’ll leave with a variety of healthcare certifications from the National Healthcare Association (NHA) and Illinois Department of Public Health and will have access to a paid work experience within the healthcare industry. Current employer partners include Swedish Hospital, Evanston Hospital, Skokie Hospital, and others.


Training includes:

  • Certification from the National Healthcare Association (NHA) and Illinois Department of Public Health in all of the following:

    • Patient Care Technician (PCT)

    • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

    • EKG Technician

    • Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy Technician

  • Paid internship within the healthcare industry

    • Employers we partner with include Swedish Hospital, Evanston Hospital, Skokie Hospital, and more

  • Individualized training, career coaching, job placement support, and financial services through YJC

Requirements for enrolling:

  • Be between 18-24 years old

  • Be out of school

  • Be legally eligible to work in the United States


We are now offering tutoring sessions for YJC clients!

If you are interested in participating, please reach out to Sara Algawerash.


Youth Job Center’s healthcare pathway program is provided in partnership with:


Meet the Team

Francesca, Assistant Manager of Program Implementation

NuDonna, Director of Programs

Sara, Healthcare Pathway Program Coordinator