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This page explains what your experience looks like as a student at Elevate — from the day you enroll to the day you start your new job. No jargon, no acronyms without explanation. Just a clear picture of what to expect.
Elevate operates as a Hybrid Workforce Training Provider and Registered Apprenticeship Sponsor. Related Technical Instruction (RTI) is delivered through licensed credential partners and authorized program holders under centralized curriculum oversight. On-the-Job Training (OJT) is conducted by approved employer partners. Elevate manages enrollment, funding navigation, progress tracking, competency assessment, and career services.
Every program combines some form of classroom instruction, hands-on practice, and online coursework. The mix depends on your program. A CDL student spends most of their time behind the wheel of a truck. A CNA student splits time between a classroom and a clinical rotation at a healthcare facility. A cybersecurity student works primarily online with live virtual instructor sessions.
Programs: HVAC, Electrical, Welding, Plumbing, CNA, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy
You come to a training facility 3–5 days per week. Mornings are typically classroom instruction — theory, code requirements, safety protocols, exam prep. Afternoons are hands-on: you work with real tools and equipment in a lab or shop environment. Healthcare students do clinical rotations at actual healthcare facilities where they work with real patients under supervision.
You also have access to an online learning platform where you can review lessons, take practice quizzes, and track your progress outside of class. This is not a replacement for in-person training — it is a supplement that helps you study on your own time.
Programs: CDL, Barber Apprenticeship, CPR/First Aid
CDL students spend 160+ hours in a truck — classroom instruction for permit prep and regulations, then behind-the-wheel training on highways and city streets. You train on the same Freightliner, Peterbilt, and Kenworth trucks used by major carriers.
Barber apprentices train at a real barbershop under a licensed instructor. You work with real clients from day one. The full apprenticeship is 1,500 hours of on-the-job training plus required classroom instruction — approximately 18 months.
CPR/First Aid is a single-day certification course. You learn and get certified the same day.
Programs: IT Support, Cybersecurity
You work through lessons on our online learning platform with instructor oversight — video lessons, reading materials, hands-on labs, and practice quizzes. Your instructor reviews your progress and signs off on module completion. You also attend scheduled live sessions with your instructor and cohort where you ask questions, work through problems together, and get real-time help.
This format works well if you are working part-time, have family obligations, or live outside the Indianapolis area. All you need is a computer and internet access.
Here is an example week for an HVAC or Electrical student in a 12-week program. Schedules vary by program, but this gives you a realistic picture.
When you enroll, you get a personal account on our online learning platform. Here is what you see when you log in and what your instructors and case managers can see.
Life happens. If you miss a class, fail a quiz, or hit a personal barrier, here is what we do — because we do not just let people drop out quietly.
Your instructor is notified automatically. Program staff reaches out within 24 hours to check on you and schedule a make-up session. Excused absences are documented for your case manager.
Your instructor reviews your assessment scores and identifies where you need help. You get extra practice time, tutoring, or modified assignments. The goal is to get you caught up, not to fail you out.
Our team connects you with supportive services — transportation assistance, childcare referrals, emergency resources. Many of these services are available through your WIOA case manager or community partners.
If you need to take a break for a serious reason, we work with you and your funding source to pause and resume in the next cohort. You do not lose your progress.
This is a real example of how a 12-week HVAC, Electrical, or Welding program flows from enrollment to employment.
What you do: Eligibility screening, funding confirmation, enrollment paperwork, learning platform account setup, orientation
What you walk away with: You are enrolled and funded. You know your start date, class schedule, and what to bring on day one.
What you do: Safety training, OSHA 10 certification, tool orientation, introduction to your trade
What you walk away with: You earn your OSHA 10 card. You know how to safely operate tools and equipment.
What you do: Core technical training — classroom instruction plus hands-on lab work every day
What you walk away with: You can perform basic installations, repairs, and diagnostics in your trade.
What you do: Advanced skills, complex projects, troubleshooting, certification exam prep
What you walk away with: You can handle real-world job scenarios. You are scoring well on practice exams.
What you do: Certification exams, career services (resume, interview prep), employer introductions
What you walk away with: You earn your industry credential. You have a resume and interview skills. You are meeting employers.
What you do: Job placement support, employer referrals, follow-up at 6 and 12 months
What you walk away with: You are working in your field. We track your employment and wage to make sure the pathway delivered.
The best way to understand how training works is to start. Check your eligibility — it takes about 5 minutes. If you qualify for funding, your training can be free.