KRESA’s CareerNOW program connects youth with free short-term career training, pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship programs. Individuals ages 16 to 24 who are interested in obtaining an industry recognized credential and related employment may be eligible. As a career pathway model program, CareerNOW helps individuals not only get certified and employed, but also to develop a plan to continue climbing their career ladder in industries with in-demand and well-paying occupations by providing the following services:

Career exploration and pathway planning
Full or partial tuition payment
Supply of required training materials/supplies/textbooks
Support services (i.e. transportation assistance)
Mentoring
Barrier navigation and resolution
Certification exam fee stipend
Paid summer internships
Job placement assistance and employment retention