Frequently Asked Questions

We offer online study resources and one-on-one tutoring for all applicants upon request. Applicants have two chances to pass each test. If an applicant does not meet the minimum score on the first attempt, he/she must wait seven days before re-testing.

We are looking for candidates who display determination, motivation and excitement for the program, desire to set personal and professional goals, and demonstrate a basic knowledge/understanding of the program.

After you’ve completed your application and submitted all of your required documents, you will know if you are accepted within two to four weeks from when you submit your materials.

Upcoming Class Schedule:
November 2022 – Class of 25
July 2023 – Class of 50

The first class will be limited to 25 but normally, class sizes range from 50-60 people. Waitlists typically begin 3-4 weeks before the class start date, so be sure to apply as soon as possible!

Classes meet Monday-Thursday from 9:30am – 1:30pm and every Monday from 6:00 – 8:00pm.

At this time, there are not any felonies that we don’t work with, but depending on the felony on your background, it could prevent you from participating in the skill training of your choice.

We are not registered as a Christian non-profit, but there are optional faith components in our program. We believe there are six areas of whole person development: emotional intelligence, physical, spiritual, social, psychological and professional and we address each one of these in the first six weeks of personal development. Many of our staff will talk about their relationship with God as part of their story during class, but it is not required to be religious.

No, Leaders must be able to speak English to enroll in our program.

No, we will provide a computer with a camera/microphone built into it for our classes but it stays on sight and cannot be taken home. A basic understanding of how to maneuver a computer and use its functionalities is required (powering it on/off, opening up Google and using Google Docs/Slides/Powerpoint/etc.)

Skills offered vary by class. Your pre-coaching session, a phone call with a Coach before the class begins, will give you exact details for the skill tracks offered for your class.

Current Career Track list:

• Medical Billing and Coding
• Medical Assistant
• Certified Nursing Assistant
• Medical Administrative Assistant
• Customer Service and Tech
• Culinary Services
• CDL (Commercial Driver’s License)
• Administrative Assistant
• Trades (Plumbing, Electrician, HVAC, Carpentry, and more)
• Construction

No, this program is at zero cost to you.

• You are engaged: Sitting down at a “desk”, camera on, focused on your online or onsite classes.
• You are communicating and participating with other Leaders and teachers during class and at Family Gatherings.
• Contact your Coach weekly as you work together to meet your goals.
• You complete assignments and Skill Track Certification.
• You get a job within your Skill Track.
• You attend Graduation.

When you have completed 70% of your Skill Track studies, you will begin actively looking for a job. While we have a Career Professional actively building networks within our Skill Tracks, you will need to apply for these jobs. It is up to you to look, apply and land the job. You need to get a job before the class graduation date.

You need to be working full time in the skill track you were trained for in order to graduate.

The stipend is a financial gift from us to you that is performance based. You can earn UP TO $100 every two weeks, or UP TO $200/month. It is paid every two weeks (twice/month on Fridays). You must have a bank account for the stipend to be directly deposited.

A Leader is a program participant or student. You are leading the change in your life.

Coaches are Change Course staff who are here to walk the road with you. You will check in weekly with your Coach and will have at least one extended meeting time with your Coach monthly.

Allies are community volunteers who serve as an added layer of support to you. You will meet them and engage with them the most during Family Gathering.

Family Gathering is a mandatory time where our classes come together for dinner and community building every Monday from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.

Childcare will not be provided during normal class hours. Childcare will be limited, but will be provided during every Monday night Family Gatherings on a NEED-ONLY basis. If you need childcare on those Monday nights (if you have no other childcare options), please fill out a childcare application. If approved, you would be able to take advantage of childcare during those Monday nights. If you have other options for childcare (i.e. family members, babysitters, friends, etc.) we ask that you utilize those other options so that those who really need childcare can access it.

The main reason that people drop out is because the required schedule is not conducive to their life and they cannot comply with attendance requirements. You do not have to pay us back if you drop out.

No, face masks are not required at this time.

We will follow state protocols and continue classes virtually via Zoom for at least 10 days after a positive test. After completing 10 days of virtual Zoom classes, we will resume classes onsite, assuming all students complete health checks, and the individual who tested positive is cleared (per state protocol) for in-person contact.
If additional students contract COVID during the 10 day virtual Zoom class period, we will continue classes on Zoom until all students are cleared to return in-person (per state protocol).