Workforce Pell programs in Pennsylvania
3,009 short-term certificate programs across Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania
Healthcare547
Business & Admin438
Other317
Engineering Tech205
IT & Computer199
Mechanic & Repair131
Culinary & Personal Care119
Public Safety & Law112
Arts & Design108
Construction107
Education102
Interdisciplinary71
Manufacturing & Production63
Media & Communication56
Social Science53
Engineering53
Family & Childcare49
Agriculture45
Legal39
Public Service39
Psychology & Counseling38
Transportation30
Healthcare & Fitness25
Communications Tech22
Natural Resources19
Science Tech12
Architecture10
Institutions to know in Pennsylvania
Real schools offering AI-resilient short-term credentials. Confirm Workforce Pell approval with each.
Skilled Trades
All-State Career School
Welding Certificate · Essington, PA
All-State Career School-Pittsburgh
Welding Certificate · West Mifflin, PA
Automotive Training Center-Exton
Auto / Diesel Technician · Exton, PA
Automotive Training Center-Warminster
Auto / Diesel Technician · Warminster, PA
Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Philadelphia
Auto / Diesel Technician · Philadelphia, PA
Berks Career & Technology Center
Welding Certificate · Leesport, PA
Healthcare
All-State Career School
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Essington, PA
Berks Career & Technology Center
Medical Assistant · Leesport, PA
Bucks County Community College
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Newtown, PA
Butler County Community College
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Butler, PA
Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Scranton, PA
Carlow University
Nurse Aide / Practical Nursing · Pittsburgh, PA
Transportation / CDL
All-State Career School
CDL / Commercial Driving · Essington, PA
All-State Career School-Pittsburgh
CDL / Commercial Driving · West Mifflin, PA
Central Pennsylvania Institute of Science and Technology
CDL / Commercial Driving · Pleasant Gap, PA
Community College of Allegheny County
CDL / Commercial Driving · Pittsburgh, PA
Douglas Education Center
CDL / Commercial Driving · Monessen, PA
Fortis Institute-Forty Fort
CDL / Commercial Driving · Forty Fort, PA
Early Childhood Ed
Berks Career & Technology Center
Early Childhood (CDA) · Leesport, PA
Bucks County Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Newtown, PA
Butler County Community College
Early Childhood (CDA) · Butler, PA
Community College of Allegheny County
Early Childhood (CDA) · Pittsburgh, PA
Community College of Philadelphia
Early Childhood (CDA) · Philadelphia, PA
Eastern University
Early Childhood (CDA) · Saint Davids, PA
IT & Cybersecurity
ASPIRA City College
Cybersecurity · Philadelphia, PA
Berks Career & Technology Center
IT Support / Networking · Leesport, PA
Bucks County Community College
IT Support / Networking · Newtown, PA
Butler County Community College
Cybersecurity · Butler, PA
Community College of Allegheny County
Cybersecurity · Pittsburgh, PA
Community College of Beaver County
IT Support / Networking · Monaca, PA
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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 Pennsylvania finalizes on a rolling basis through 2026. PellPath is an independent guide, not affiliated with the U.S. Department of Education.