TAKE THE POST-FIRE PUBLIC HEALTH SURVEY

CAN
CAN
  • The Poverty Crisis
  • Solutions
    • Civic Engagement
    • Emergency Management
    • Green Energy
    • Workforce Development
  • Donate
  • Get Involved
  • News and Blog
  • Election Reminders
  • Blank
  • More
    • The Poverty Crisis
    • Solutions
      • Civic Engagement
      • Emergency Management
      • Green Energy
      • Workforce Development
    • Donate
    • Get Involved
    • News and Blog
    • Election Reminders
    • Blank
  • The Poverty Crisis
  • Solutions
    • Civic Engagement
    • Emergency Management
    • Green Energy
    • Workforce Development
  • Donate
  • Get Involved
  • News and Blog
  • Election Reminders
  • Blank

READY TO START TRAINING FOR A BETTER CAREER?

CAN Academy is a comprehensive workforce development initiative dedicated to empowering underserved communities in Georgia and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Our mission is to bridge the skills gap and create pathways to sustainable employment by providing high-quality, accessible training.


Key Program Features:

  • Targeted Outreach: We focus on serving residents of Rockdale, Walton, Newton, Henry, DeKalb, and Gwinnett Counties in Georgia, as well as the entire U.S. Virgin Islands.

*We will be expanding our focus to the Middle Georgia communities 


  • Authorized Training Provider: CAN Academy is an authorized workforce training provider in the U.S. Virgin Islands, recognized by the VIDOL workforce board.


  • Comprehensive Workforce Training: We offer a range of training programs designed to equip individuals with in-demand skills, enhancing their employability and career prospects.


  • Grow with Google Partnership: As a proud Grow with Google partner, CAN Academy provides free Google IT career training, opening doors to lucrative opportunities in the technology sector. This partnership allows us to offer industry-recognized certifications and cutting-edge curriculum.


  • Community-Focused Approach: Community Action NOW! DBA CAN Academy is committed to fostering economic mobility and creating positive change within the communities we serve. We strive to remove barriers to employment and provide holistic support to our participants.


Program Goals:

  • To increase employment rates among underserved populations.
  • To provide access to high-demand skills training and certifications.
  • To empower individuals to achieve economic self-sufficiency.
  • To strengthen the workforce in Georgia and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
  • To provide access to free IT 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.




Pre-Register for USVI Training

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!














PRE-REGISTER FOR GA TRAININGS

PRE-REGISTER

PRE-REGISTER BELOW

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

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!

Download PDF

LIFE SKILLS WORK READY IC3 CERTIFICATION

Download PDF

COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR SMALL BUSINESS

Download PDF

entrepreneurship & small business certification

Download PDF

bookkeeping certification

Download PDF

administrative certification

Download PDF

Connect With Us

more programs now available

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!

REVIEW COURSE OFFERINGS

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.


Join our program waiting list

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. 


Copyright © 2025 Community Action NOW!- All Rights Reserved.

This website uses cookies.

We use cookies to analyze website traffic and optimize your website experience. By accepting our use of cookies, your data will be aggregated with all other user data.

DeclineAccept