HPOG - Union County College (Elizabeth) | Northern New Jersey Health Professions Consortium
Empowering TANF and other low-income participants, the Health Professions Opportunity Grant (HPOG) program facilitates access to training for securing and retaining employment in high-demand healthcare fields. Through a lottery selection process, eligible applicants can receive funding for education-related expenses including tuition, textbooks, medical supplies, uniforms, certification/licensure exams, and job search assistance. HPOG offers courses in Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified EKG/Telemetry Technician, Certified EMT, Patient Care Technician, Pharmacy Technician, and Phlebotomy Technician.
Physical Address
921 Elizabeth Ave, Elizabeth, NJ 07201
Website
Application process
Contact the One Stop Career Center for information.
Eligibility
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident.- Must be at least 18 years of age.- No criminal record.- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) participant or low-income.- Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) scores of 9th grade level or higher in Reading and Math. For the EMT program, scores must be 10th grade level or higher (waived for EMT students already enrolled in the EMT course at Union County College or applicants with proof of college degree).- Must agree to provide consent to have personal data accessed as part of the research study.- Currently enrolled at Union County College or considering taking any of the following related programs: Credit Programs - Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)Continuing Education Prgrams - Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician - Pharmacy Technician - Phlebotomy Technician
Agency info
Northern New Jersey Health Professions Consortium
Health Profession Opportunity Grants