Detroit at Work CNA training voucher
Detroit at Work is the City of Detroit's workforce agency; it pays for occupational training courses, including healthcare and nursing assistant programs at partner providers, at no cost to eligible registered customers. Customers work with a career coach at a Detroit at Work Career Center who approves the training and connects them to the provider.

At a glance
- Michigan
- Where
- Varies
- Amount
- Statewide
- Coverage
- 2 to 6 weeks
- Typical timeline
Who qualifies and what it covers
- Detroit residents who register as Detroit at Work customers
- Must meet the eligibility rules of the funding stream the career coach assigns (often WIOA based)
- Must be approved for the specific training by a career coach
Covers: Tuition, books, supplies, exam fees, often scrubs and background checks.
How to apply
- Register online at detroitatwork.com or call 313-962-WORK (9675)
- Meet with a career coach at a Detroit at Work Career Center
- Ask about CNA or healthcare training and complete eligibility paperwork
- Enroll at the approved training provider once funding is confirmed
Requirements
- Ask for the application and the full cost sheet: tuition, books, supplies, and the exam fee
- Proof of identity and address
- Any eligibility documents the source lists
- The program must be on the Michigan approved provider list
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Funding, eligibility, and limits change each program year, so confirm with the source before you enroll.
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