{"id":97,"date":"2021-07-30T17:10:16","date_gmt":"2021-07-30T17:10:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trocaire.edu\/academics\/?page_id=97"},"modified":"2026-04-06T15:03:04","modified_gmt":"2026-04-06T19:03:04","slug":"workforce-development","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/trocaire.edu\/academics\/workforce-development\/","title":{"rendered":"Workforce Development"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Keep evolving.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"intro-copy pt-8 intro-copy-block align\" data-block_3d13080a9692759db5cfc0cc6984c9bf>\n      <p>We believe that your education doesn\u2019t stop when you graduate. To stay relevant and in demand within today\u2019s fast-paced, constantly evolving healthcare, business and technology industries, you need to keep adding to and refining your skills.<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s where our Workforce Development program comes in.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re new to the job market, a working professional looking to advance your career, or interested in changing your occupation, Trocaire offers many quick, effective and affordable ways to sharpen your skills, get prepped for certification examinations, and build your knowledge base.<\/p>\n<p>From leadership development seminars and mandated training to our IT Certification Programs, our goal is to continually polish your abilities, add new functions to your skill set and keep you in high demand.<\/p>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Academic Programs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Technology\/Business<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/trocaire.edu\/academics\/workforce-development\/chatgpt-101\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ChatGPT 101<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/trocaire.edu\/academics\/workforce-development\/critical-leadership-skills-development\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Critical Skills Leadership Development<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trocaire.edu\/academics\/workforce-development\/customer-service-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Customer Service Programs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/trocaire.edu\/academics\/workforce-development\/financial-health-and-education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Financial Health and Education<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trocaire.edu\/academics\/workforce-development\/it-training\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IT Training<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Healthcare<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trocaire.edu\/academics\/workforce-development\/cpr-bls-for-health-care-providers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CPR\/BLS for Health Care Providers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trocaire.edu\/academics\/workforce-development\/ekg-technician\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EKG Technician<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trocaire.edu\/academics\/workforce-development\/customer-service-programs\/\">Healthcare Customer<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/trocaire.edu\/academics\/workforce-development\/customer-service-programs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/trocaire.edu\/academics\/workforce-development\/customer-service-programs\/\">Service<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trocaire.edu\/academics\/workforce-development\/healthcare-programs-at-gerard-place\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Healthcare Programs at Gerard Place<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trocaire.edu\/academics\/workforce-development\/pharmacy-technician-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pharmacy Technician Program<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trocaire.edu\/academics\/workforce-development\/phlebotomy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Phlebotomy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trocaire.edu\/academics\/workforce-development\/sterile-processing-distribution-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sterile Processing &amp; Distribution Program<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-right\">Veterinary Sciences<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-right\"><a href=\"https:\/\/trocaire.edu\/academics\/workforce-development\/veterinary-assistant-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Veterinary Assistant Program<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Veteran Scholarship Opportunity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ and Foundation 214, Inc are partnering to offer Scholarships to cover the costs for Veterans, their spouse or their dependents to take any Workforce Development Programs! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/trocaire.edu\/academics\/workforce-development\/veterans-it-career-jumpstart-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Apply Now<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-wide\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need More Information or want to schedule an appointment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for additional information on any of our programs or not seeing a program that you are interested in? 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