Workforce Pell programs in Ohio
3,564 short-term certificate programs across Ohio that may qualify for the Workforce Pell Grant. Approval is set per program for the 2026 rollout — these are candidates pending approval. Run the 2-minute check to see what fits you.
Programs by field in Ohio
Healthcare778
Business & Admin510
Engineering Tech397
Other294
IT & Computer248
Public Safety & Law165
Education117
Mechanic & Repair117
Agriculture115
Culinary & Personal Care93
Arts & Design93
Manufacturing & Production77
Interdisciplinary68
Construction63
Media & Communication54
Legal53
Social Science53
Public Service52
Engineering37
Family & Childcare31
Communications Tech30
Healthcare & Fitness29
Natural Resources29
Transportation27
Psychology & Counseling18
Science Tech11
Architecture5
Institutions to know in Ohio
Real schools offering AI-resilient short-term credentials. Confirm Workforce Pell approval with each.
Skilled Trades
Apollo Career Center
Welding Certificate · Lima, OH
Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center
Welding Certificate · Ashland, OH
Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus
Welding Certificate · Jefferson, OH
Auburn Career Center
Welding Certificate · Concord Twp, OH
Belmont College
Welding Certificate · St Clairsville, OH
Brown & Clermont Adult Career Campuses
Welding Certificate · Bethel, OH
Healthcare
Academia Medical Institute
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Columbus, OH
Adult and Community Education-Hudson
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Columbus, OH
American Institute of Alternative Medicine
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Columbus, OH
Apollo Career Center
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Lima, OH
Ashland County-West Holmes Career Center
Medical Assistant · Ashland, OH
Ashtabula County Technical and Career Campus
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Jefferson, OH
Transportation / CDL
Apollo Career Center
CDL / Commercial Driving · Lima, OH
Buckeye Hills Career Center
CDL / Commercial Driving · Rio Grande, OH
Buckeye Joint Vocational School
CDL / Commercial Driving · New Philadelphia, OH
Butler Technology and Career Development Schools
CDL / Commercial Driving · Monroe, OH
Cuyahoga Community College District
CDL / Commercial Driving · Cleveland, OH
Fortis College-Cuyahoga Falls
CDL / Commercial Driving · Cuyahoga Falls, OH
Early Childhood Ed
Apollo Career Center
Early Childhood (CDA) · Lima, OH
Belmont College
Early Childhood (CDA) · St Clairsville, OH
Bowling Green State University-Firelands
Early Childhood (CDA) · Huron, OH
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Early Childhood (CDA) · Bowling Green, OH
Columbus State Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Columbus, OH
Edison State Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Piqua, OH
IT & Cybersecurity
Belmont College
Cybersecurity · St Clairsville, OH
Bryant & Stratton College-Parma
Cybersecurity · Parma, OH
Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County
IT Support / Networking · Newark, OH
Central Ohio Technical College
Cybersecurity · Newark, OH
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Cybersecurity · Cincinnati, OH
Clark State College
IT Support / Networking · Springfield, OH
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (certificate-level programs). Counts reflect which institutions offer these credentials — not confirmed Workforce Pell approval, which Ohio finalizes on a rolling basis through 2026. PellPath is an independent guide, not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Education.