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READY TO START TRAINING FOR A BETTER CAREER?

CAN Academy: Workforce Training That Works

CAN Academy is a workforce development initiative of Community Action NOW!, designed to create real opportunities for individuals in Georgia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. We provide free, high-quality skills training to help participants access stable, rewarding careers—particularly in communities that have faced historic barriers to employment.


💼 What We Offer


🎯 Targeted Outreach

Serving residents in Rockdale, Walton, Newton, Henry, DeKalb, and Gwinnett Counties in Georgia and the entire U.S. Virgin Islands, with planned expansion into Middle Georgia.


✅ Authorized Training Provider

CAN Academy is a recognized training provider in the U.S. Virgin Islands, approved by the VIDOL Workforce Board.


🧰 Career-Focused Training

We deliver practical, in-demand training programs that prepare individuals for growth sectors such as technology, business, and trades.


💻 Grow with Google Career Certificates

Through our partnership with Grow with Google, participants can access free training in IT support, data analytics, digital marketing, and more—earning industry-recognized certifications that open doors in today’s job market.


🤝 Community-Focused Support

Beyond technical skills, we provide wraparound support to help participants overcome common employment barriers—because success takes more than just a certificate.


🎯 Program Goals

  • Increase employment among underserved populations
  • Expand access to high-demand, skill-based training
  • Support participants in achieving economic independence
  • Strengthen the local workforce in both Georgia and the U.S. Virgin Islands
  • Provide free access to tech training through the Grow with Google partnership


USVI ONLINE CAREER TRAINING OPTIONS

GEORGIA ONLINE CAREER TRAINING OPTIONS

GEORGIA ONLINE CAREER TRAINING OPTIONS

Exciting Opportunities for U.S. Virgin Islands Residents!


CAN Academy is pleased to offer FREE IT training to income-qualified residents of St. Thomas, St. John, and St. Croix. Through our partnership with Grow with Google, we're providing limited scholarships on a first-come, first-served basis.


Beyond IT, we also offer:


Entrepernue click hrship and Small Business Certification, click here

Bookkeeping Certification, click here  for more info

Digita

l Literacy

These online training programs are available to income-qualified residents across the U.S. Virgin Islands and are delivered through our approved workforce development provider status with the VIDOL. Learn more about our trainings here


Eligibility and Requirements:

Applicants must be 16 years or older for most training opportunities.

Grow with Google IT training does not require a high school diploma.

Workforce training through VIDOL requires DOL verification and approval.




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GEORGIA ONLINE CAREER TRAINING OPTIONS

GEORGIA ONLINE CAREER TRAINING OPTIONS

GEORGIA ONLINE CAREER TRAINING OPTIONS

Unlock Your IT Career Potential in Georgia! 


CAN Academy is offering FREE IT training for income-qualified residents of Rockdale, Newton, DeKalb, Gwinnett, Bibb, Crisp, and Peach Counties in Georgia. This is your chance to gain in-demand skills through our Grow with Google partnership. Limited scholarships are available on a first-come, first-served basis. 


Eligibility and Requirements

Applicants must be 16+ and commit to completing the training within the designated timeframe. No high school diploma required!














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2810 Silke Gade, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, USVI

LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Training a stronger workforce.

CAN Academy USVI is a workforce development initiative. Our mission is to train a stronger workforce in the USVI. We provide certified training opportunities for displaced workers.  CAN Academy trainings are approved by the Virgin Islands Department of Labor under the WIOA program.  CAN Academy USVI is funded in part by the Community Foundation of the Virgin Islands Island Spirit Funds. 


CAN Academy E. Metro Atlanta will launch in the March of 2023, serving 159 counties in the state of Georgia. Check back for details!

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LIFE SKILLS WORK READY IC3 CERTIFICATION

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COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR SMALL BUSINESS

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entrepreneurship & small business certification

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bookkeeping certification

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administrative certification

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CAN Academy VI

Through our CAN Academy program we offer workforce development trainings for displaced workers.  We  are a Certiport and USVI Department of Labor  approved training and  testing center.  2023 registration opens December 5, 2022, classes start January 2, 2023!

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S.T.E.A.M. In Action

 Youth Enrichment Program  for children (Ages 5-15) 


This program features STEAM technology curriculum.

Students take part in mini camps, afterschool and summer camps at the Romeo Malone Community Center in Savan.  2023 program registration begins April of 2023.

NEWROCK VI Pre-Arrest Diversion & Reentry Pilot Program

NewRock VI Pre-Arrest Diversion and Reentry pilot program  is a comprehensive youth program focused on workforce and community development. Program participants:

Through a partnership with UVI CELL, program participants that can obtain their HS diploma. Program participants engage in goal setting career and education planning, life skills, Work ready training, financial literacy training as well as  career certification training and job placement assistance.


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Emergency Assistance

Registration is ongoing until funds are depleted. 


Residents on the island of St.Thomas in need of unmetered utility assistanceare invited to apply for this program. 


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