Training Sites & Facilities
Elevate students complete hands-on training, OJT hours, clinical rotations, and apprenticeship placements at approved employer partner sites throughout Indiana. Every site operates under a documented agreement and meets our supervision and safety standards.
What Is a Training Site?
A training site is an approved employer location where Elevate students gain real-world experience under professional supervision. These are not simulated environments — students work alongside licensed professionals in active businesses.
Real Workplaces
Training sites are active businesses — barbershops, clinics, warehouses, construction firms, and tech companies — where students complete hands-on hours under licensed supervision.
Documented Agreements
Every site operates under a signed MOU, OJT contract, or clinical affiliation agreement. No informal arrangements. All documentation is audit-ready for WIOA, DOL, and state agencies.
Supervised by Professionals
On-site supervisors are licensed or credentialed in their field. They mentor students, sign off on competencies, and report progress back to Elevate.
Verified & Approved
Each site is reviewed for licensing, insurance, supervision capacity, and safety standards before students are placed. Sites are re-verified annually.
How Training Is Delivered
Related Technical Instruction (RTI)
Online coursework delivered through Elevate's LMS. Covers theory, safety, regulations, and credential prep. Completed on the student's schedule.
On-the-Job Training (OJT)
Hands-on hours completed at an approved employer training site. Students work under a licensed supervisor and log hours toward their credential.
Competency Sign-Off
Supervisors verify and sign off on specific skills as students demonstrate them. Completed competencies are logged in Elevate's system and submitted to credentialing bodies.
Training Site Categories
Elevate partners with employers across multiple industries to provide hands-on training. All sites operate under documented agreements including MOUs, OJT contracts, and clinical affiliation agreements. Contact us to request the current list of active sites for a specific program.
Barbershop & Cosmetology
Licensed barbershops and salons providing apprenticeship training.
Apprentices complete 2,000 OJT hours under licensed barber supervision at partner shops.
Healthcare
Clinical facilities, nursing homes, and medical offices.
Students complete clinical rotations and externships at partner healthcare facilities.
CDL / Commercial Driving
Driving schools with yard and road training facilities.
Students complete behind-the-wheel training at partner driving schools.
Skilled Trades
Employer worksites and training labs for HVAC, electrical, welding, and plumbing.
Apprentices and trainees complete OJT hours at employer worksites under journeyman supervision.
Technology
IT employers providing internship and placement opportunities.
IT programs are delivered fully online. Partners provide internship and job placement.
Business & Finance
Tax preparation firms, bookkeeping offices, and business partners.
Business programs are delivered online. Partners provide practicum and placement opportunities.
Social Services
Community organizations and recovery centers.
Peer recovery specialist students complete supervised practicum hours at partner organizations.
Become a Training Site
Employers, barbershops, healthcare facilities, and trade businesses can partner with Elevate to host apprentices, provide OJT placements, and hire trained graduates. There is no cost to become a training site partner.
- Access to pre-screened, motivated learners at no recruiting cost
- WIOA OJT wage reimbursement — up to 50% of trainee wages covered
- DOL RAPIDS registration for registered apprenticeship programs
- Tax credits available for qualifying employers (WOTC)
- Pathway to hire trained graduates before they enter the open market
- Elevate handles all compliance documentation and reporting
Partner Documentation Standards
Every employer training site operates under at least one of the following documented agreements with Elevate for Humanity. Documentation is maintained on file and available for review by authorized regulatory agencies, workforce boards, and grant auditors.
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
Defines roles, responsibilities, and training scope between Elevate and the employer.
Training Site Agreement
Specifies supervision requirements, safety standards, and competency verification procedures.
RAPIDS Employer Registration
DOL-linked employer registration for registered apprenticeship programs — required for all apprenticeship OJT sites.
OJT Contract
WIOA-compliant on-the-job training contract with wage reimbursement terms and performance benchmarks.
Clinical Affiliation Agreement
Healthcare facility agreement governing clinical rotations, supervision ratios, and liability for CNA, MA, and phlebotomy students.
Written Partnership Confirmation
Documented confirmation of training role, active status, and supervisor credentials for all other site types.