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Vocational Training Centers Success Stories

At NCIA’s Vocational Training Centers, success is more than just finding employment—it’s about breaking barriers, building confidence, and opening doors to a brighter future. Whether it’s securing a new job, earning industry-recognized certifications, or overcoming personal and economic challenges, our graduates are empowered to shape their own paths.

2,000+

Success Stories

84%

Graduation Rate

$17 – $31/HR

Livable Wage

At NCIA, success is about more than just finding a job—it’s about empowering individuals to support their families and contribute to society. Many of our participants, particularly those recently released from incarceration, face significant challenges, from housing insecurity to limited job skills. Despite these barriers, our graduates transform their lives through hard work and commitment, securing jobs that create better futures for themselves and their families. At NCIA’s Vocational Training Center, we measure our success by their success—each transformation is a victory for them, for us, and for the community.

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“I love my job. I love my life. I love it! I still talk to the staff once or twice a month. Maybe one day I’ll come back and help other people.”
—Charles McIntosh
HVAC/R Systems

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7130 Rutherford Road
Baltimore, MD 21244
443-780-1300

Career Development Center

2621 Lord Baltimore Drive
Baltimore, MD 21244
443-780-1347

Youth In Transition School

7205 Rutherford Road
Baltimore, MD 21244
443-780-1439

Vocational Training Center - Baltimore

310 South Eden St.
Baltimore, MD 21231
443-413-7825

Vocational Training Center - Charlotte

517 Blairhill Rd.
Charlotte, NC 28217
704-930-1745

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