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New Pathways. Greater Possibilities.

More than half of the nation’s jobs require more training or education than a high school diploma but less than a four-year degree. Skills training offers a proven pathway to better jobs and higher wages. In response to rising demand from the community and employers, NOCC launched seven new career pathways for those over 18. We designed each one to align with industry needs, provide immediate value in the job market, and support long-term opportunities for more training and learning.

We embedded success coaches in each pathway to provide trainees with real-time support navigating academic, personal, or logistical challenges that might impede their ability to complete training.

Electrical & Welding
Prepares trainees for skilled roles in a construction sector experiencing double-digit growth.
Average Starting Wage $24/hr
Medical Assisting, Mental Health Technicians, Patient Access Specialist and Pharmacy Technicians
Expanded or developed in response to persistent healthcare staffing shortages.
Average Starting Wage Over $19/hr
EMS In Partnership with New Orleans EMS and EMS Corps
Pilot program - first of its kind in the nation, partnership between NOCC, New Orleans EMS and EMS Corps addresses the city’s urgent need for first responders.
Earn-to-learn: EMS recruits are paid $17.58/hr for the five months of training.
Proving What’s Possible
Since launching in 2020, NOCC’s Adult Rapid Reskill (RR) program has retrained more than 220 adults to become Patient Care Technicians. Most remain in the healthcare field today—many continuing their education or advancing into new roles.
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What Our Partners Are Saying

Testimonials

“This is a brand new concept for New Orleans – our first ever recruit academy where people come to us with just a driver’s license, G.E.D. or a high school diploma, and then we train them to be EMTs. In this partnership with NOCC and EMS Corps we have access to a great training facility and a lot of accessory staff to give these recruits the support they need to get through a pretty rigorous training.” – Captain Janick Lewis, New Orleans EMS

From NOCC Classroom to Tulane University: A 19-Year-Old Welder’s Success Story

“At NOCC, I found welding and I actually love it. I love the idea of creating. I love the idea of using your hands. They give you work that is digestible, they make it easy to learn. Even though it’s a male-dominated field, women can be in there and NOCC makes space. And in your personal life, they make sure if something is wrong you can go to them. If there is any ounce of struggle, they make sure that they are there for you. I really love that.”

Mary Thigpen, 19, NCCER Welding Level 2 certified

Hired by Tulane University