Career Training Programs

Tuition-Free

Tec Centro Capital Region understands that the high cost of continuing your education is a major obstacle that can prevent you from obtaining a higher-paying job and advancing your career.

By covering the full cost of tuition, our goal is to remove this financial barrier and allow you to build the brighter future you deserve.

Please explore your options below and complete the interest form to receive more information on how to get started.

Allied Health Professions

Nurse Aide (CNA)

  • This 120-hour program prepares you to provide basic care for patients in long-term care facilities, hospitals, and home health settings.

    You will learn essential nursing skills, infection control procedures, and effective communication techniques, equipping you for entry-level positions as a nurse aide in a variety of healthcare environments.

    Upon successful completion, you will:
    1. Receive a certificate of completion from Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC)
    2. Be eligible to take the PA Nurse Aide Competency Exam to become a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA).

    • Assisting in transporting patients in wheelchairs

    • Bathing and personal hygiene

    • Dressing and grooming assistance

    • Turning, repositioning, and range of motion exercises

    • Bed making and maintaining a clean environment

    • Catheter care and toileting support

    • Measuring and recording vital signs

    • Providing nourishment and mealtime assistance

    • Infection control and safety practices

  • We pay for:
    -full tuition
    -textbooks / class materials

    You pay for:
    -$50 Registration Fee
    -uniforms
    -background checks/clearances
    -medical exam/health requirements
    -Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Competency Exam

  • Format: full-time / daytime

    Class Length: 18 total days
    -13 days classroom/lab learning
    -5 days clinical externship

    Timeline: This class is typically completed in about 4 to 5 weeks.

    Daily Schedule: Classes are typically held Monday – Thursday from approximately 8:00 am to 2:30 pm.

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Clinical Medical Assistant

  • This 496-hour program prepares you to support patient care in clinics, physician offices, and outpatient settings.

    You will gain essential administrative and clinical skills, including medical terminology, anatomy, HIPAA compliance, taking vital signs, patient interviewing, phlebotomy, performing EKGs, giving injections, handling medical office billing and coding, and assisting with exams which prepares you for roles in clinics, physician offices, and ambulatory care settings.

    Upon successful completion, you will:
    1. Receive a certificate of completion from Harrisburg Area Community College (HACC)
    2. Be eligible to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) exam to become a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant.

    • Take patient vital signs like blood pressure and temperature

    • Interview patients and record medical histories

    • Prepare patients for exams and assist during procedures

    • Give injections and perform basic lab tests

    • Draw blood and collect other specimens for testing

    • Conduct EKGs and monitor heart activity

    • Schedule appointments and manage patient check-ins

    • Handle medical billing, coding, and insurance forms

    • Keep exam rooms clean and stocked with supplies

    • Communicate with patients, doctors, and other healthcare staff

  • We pay for:
    -full tuition
    -textbooks / class materials
    -NHA certification exam

    You pay for:
    -$50 Registration Fee
    -uniforms
    -background checks/clearances
    -medical exam/health requirements

  • We are currently offering two sections of this program. Please carefully review both options below.

    Format:
    full-time / daytime OR part-time / evening

    Class Length: 496 total hours
    -376 hrs classroom/lab learning
    -120 hrs clinical externship)

    Timeline:
    full-time / daytime - This class is typically completed in about 4.5 months.

    part-time / evening - This class is typically completed in about 10 months.

    Daily Schedule:
    full-time / daytime - Classes are typically held Monday – Thursday from approximately 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

    part-time / evening - Classes are typically held Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings from approximately 5:30 pm - 8:30/9:30 pm.

    *Please note:
    The three-week clinical externship at the end of the program is completed on a Monday-Friday schedule during the daytime.

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Skilled Trades Professions

Commercial and Industrial Electro-Mechanical Technician

  • You will be prepared for roles in manufacturing and industrial settings by building foundational skills in mechanical and electrical systems. You will learn to maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot equipment used in modern high-tech facilities.

    Upon successful completion, you will:
    1. Receive a certificate of completion
    2. Earn industry-recognized certifications

    • Maintain and repair mechanical and electrical equipment

    • Troubleshoot machinery and system issues in real time

    • Calibrate industrial machines for accurate performance

    • Assist with the installation of new manufacturing equipment

    • Perform routine preventative maintenance

    • Read and interpret technical diagrams and schematics

    • Ensure safety compliance and follow OSHA standards

    • Monitor system performance and suggest improvements

    • Use hand tools and diagnostic equipment

    • Communicate with supervisors and technicians to report issues

  • We pay for:
    -full tuition

    You pay for:
    -$50 Registration Fee

    *Other costs TBD

  • Format: full-time / daytime

    Class Length: *TBD

    Timeline: This class will take approximately 6 months to complete.

    Daily Schedule: *TBD

I'm Interested!

Commercial and Industrial Plumbing Technician

  • You will learn to install, repair, and maintain plumbing systems in commercial and industrial buildings. Through hands-on training, students gain the skills needed to work with industrial-grade pipes, fixtures, and systems in facilities ranging from office buildings to large-scale factories and hospitals.

    Upon successful completion, you will:
    1. Receive a certificate of completion
    2. Earn industry-recognized certifications

    • Install and repair industrial-grade plumbing systems

    • Join and fit various types of piping materials

    • Install and service water heaters, faucets, and plumbing fixtures

    • Maintain and troubleshoot existing plumbing systems in commercial buildings

    • Read and follow blueprints and plumbing schematics

    • Use hand and power tools to complete installations and repairs

    • Inspect systems for leaks, blockages, and compliance issues

    • Follow safety protocols and comply with OSHA standards

    • Communicate with supervisors and clients about repair needs

    • Work in a variety of environments, including factories, hospitals, and office complexes

  • We pay for:
    -full tuition

    You pay for:
    -$50 Registration Fee

    *Other costs TBD

  • Format: full-time / daytime

    Class Length: *TBD

    Timeline: This class will take approximately 6 months to complete.

    Daily Schedule: *TBD

I'm Interested!

Commercial and Industrial HVAC Technician

  • You will learn how to install, maintain, and troubleshoot heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems in large commercial and industrial buildings. Graduates are prepared for entry-level roles in the growing HVAC industry and eligible for OSHA and EPA certifications.

    Upon successful completion, you will:
    1. Receive a certificate of completion
    2. Earn industry-recognized certifications

    • Install, service, and repair commercial HVAC systems

    • Perform efficiency evaluations on heating and cooling systems

    • Diagnose and troubleshoot ventilation and temperature control issues

    • Work with large-scale systems in buildings like hospitals, schools, and apartment complexes

    • Interpret blueprints and system diagrams

    • Follow safety procedures and environmental regulations

    • Maintain tools, equipment, and job site cleanliness

    • Recharge refrigerant and test for leaks

    • Communicate findings and repair needs to supervisors or clients

    • Stay current with HVAC codes, standards, and best practices

  • We pay for:
    -full tuition

    You pay for:
    -$50 Registration Fee

    *Other costs TBD

  • Format: full-time / daytime

    Class Length: *TBD

    Timeline: This class will take approximately 6 months to complete.

    Daily Schedule: *TBD

I'm Interested!

Facilities Maintenance Technician

  • You will learn how to ensure buildings remain safe, functional, and efficient by gaining a wide variety of essential skills in the skilled trades industry.

    Upon successful completion, you will:
    1. Receive a certificate of completion
    2. Earn industry-recognized certifications

  • Facilities Maintenance Technicians are responsible the repair, upkeep, and general maintenance of buildings and their systems. This includes working on:

    • HVAC systems (heating, ventilation, air conditioning)

    • Plumbing and electrical systems

    • Carpentry and masonry

    • General repairs and preventative maintenance in residential, commercial, and institutional spaces

  • We pay for:
    -full tuition

    You pay for:
    -$50 Registration Fee

    *Other costs TBD

  • Format: full-time / daytime

    Class Length: *TBD

    Timeline: This class will take approximately 6 months to complete.

    Daily Schedule: *TBD

I'm Interested!