HOFSTRA EDGE CAREER PATHWAYS

TRAIN FOR A NEW CAREER
AT HOFSTRA

Funding May Be Available Through WIOA

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Workforce Funding May Cover the Cost of Your Career Training

Eligible Long Island residents may qualify for workforce-development funding for select Hofstra EDGE Career Pathway programs.

Hofstra University has partnered with Long Island workforce development agencies, including the Town of Oyster Bay Workforce Office and Town of Hempstead Workforce Office, to provide approved, high-demand career training programs under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

Who May Qualify?

Funding is determined by your local workforce agency, but generally, you may be eligible if you are:

  • ✓ Unemployed adults
  • ✓ Underemployed adults seeking higher wages
  • ✓ Dislocated or recently laid-off workers
  • ✓ Career changers looking for a transition
  • ✓ Veterans transitioning to civilian careers
  • ✓ Recent college graduates working below their potential

Eligible Programs: Allied Health

These intensive training programs are built for career changers looking for a direct entry point into the healthcare sector and local hospital workforces.

Medical Assistant

Essential role in healthcare facilities, assisting with clinical and administrative duties.

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Medical Billing and Coding

Critical administrative role ensuring healthcare facilities run efficiently.

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Pharmacy Technician

High-demand career dispensing medications and assisting pharmacists.

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Phlebotomy Technician

Fast track to employment, healthcare sector entry point.

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Sterile Processing Tech

In-demand hospital role, direct hire pathway.

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Surgical Technologist

Highest earning potential of the allied health track.

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Eligible Programs: Technology & Business

These fast-track bootcamps are designed for career changers, dislocated workers, and veterans seeking to enter high-growth, high-salary fields. Credentials are nationally portable.

Cybersecurity Bootcamp

High demand, nationally portable credential. Prepares for CompTIA Security+.

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AI-Centric Software Engineering

Learn modern coding and AI tools. Prepares for Microsoft AI-900.

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Project
Management

Credential recognized across every industry. Prepares for PMI CAPM.

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Find Out If You Qualify

Don't try to navigate the workforce funding process alone. Our dedicated Funding Navigator will review your details and guide you to the correct workforce office.

The Process:
  1. Submit a consultation request
  2. A Hofstra CE advisor reviews within 1 business day
  3. Advisor directs you to the correct workforce agency (e.g. Town of Oyster Bay)
  4. You pursue funding approval
  5. Enroll at Hofstra once approved
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