Proven Programs
From our inception in Baltimore in 2017, we’ve grown to include locations in Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC, Philadelphia, PA, and Washington D.C.
We have served more than 550 individuals — including 150 veterans — and our mission is to equip those in the program with marketable skill sets to foster career opportunities.

301 S. Central Ave
Baltimore, MD 21202
Recruitment: (443) 780-1375
Admin: (443) 780-1390
Email: Khayla.Dorsey@ncianet.org
Baltimore VTC
Opened in 2017, the Vocational Training Center (VTC) is currently led by Ahmad Collick and provides free vocational training and support services to veterans and formerly incarcerated individuals, as well as homeless and economically disadvantaged individuals, to help them secure good jobs.
Baltimore Classes
Our Baltimore location offers the following classes:
- Automotive Repair
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B
- Small Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drone)
- HVAC/R
- Culinary Arts

517 Blairhill Rd
Charlotte, NC 28217
Recruitment: (704) 666-3070
Admin: (704) 287-4459
Email: katie.hoelter@ncianet.org
Charlotte VTC
The VTC opened in Charlotte in January 2020 to provide vocational training and supportive services to veterans and formerly incarcerated citizens, as well as homeless and economically disadvantaged individuals. It was opened to teach participants the marketable skill sets that enhance their career opportunities, and surround them with support services to help them secure good jobs.
Charlotte Classes
Our Charlotte location offers the following classes:
- Automotive Repair
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B
- HVAC/R
Philadelphia VTC
The VTC opened in Philadelphia in April 2021 to provide vocational training and supportive services to veterans and formerly incarcerated citizens, as well as homeless and economically disadvantaged individuals. It was opened to teach participants the marketable skill sets that enhance their career opportunities, and surround them with support services to help them secure good jobs.
Philadelphia Classes
Our Philadelphia location offers the following classes:
- HVAC/R
- Culinary Arts
Raleigh VTC
The VTC opened in Raleigh in the summer of 2021 to provide vocational training and supportive services to veterans and formerly incarcerated citizens, as well as homeless and economically disadvantaged individuals. It was opened to teach participants the marketable skill sets that enhance their career opportunities, and surround them with support services to help them secure good jobs.
Raleigh Classes
Our Raleigh location offers the following classes:
- CDL
- HVAC
Washington D.C. VTC
The VTC opens in July 2021! More information to come.
Washington D.C. Classes
Our Washington D.C. location offers the following classes:
- CDL