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HPOG - Essex County College | Northern New Jersey Health Professions Consortium

Supports TANF and other low-income individuals through the Health Professions Opportunity Grant (HPOG), enabling them to acquire skills and credentials essential for employment in high-demand healthcare sectors. Eligible applicants, chosen by lottery, can access funding for education-related expenses, including tuition, textbooks, medical supplies, uniforms, certification/licensure exams, and job search assistance. HPOG offers courses like Administrative Medical Assistant, Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Certified EKG/Telemetry Technician, Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist, Certified Home Health Aide, Certified Medication Aide, Certified Nursing Assistant/Aide, Patient Care Technician, and Phlebotomy Technician.

Physical Address

303 University Ave, Newark, NJ 07102

Application process

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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. Testing is waived for applicants with proof of college degree.- Must agree to provide consent to have personal data accessed as part of the research study.

Agency info

Northern New Jersey Health Professions Consortium

Health Profession Opportunity Grants