Workforce Academy

Build Skills.
Earn Credentials.
Launch Careers.

Career-focused training across skilled trades, technology, film and media, audio engineering, creative industries, business, entrepreneurship and emerging technologies.

Career TrainingIndustry CredentialsPortfolio Development Work-Based LearningApprenticeship PathwaysEmploymentEntrepreneurship
Find Your Starting Point

What are you trying to do next?

You do not need to know the exact program name. Start with your goal and Project Inspiration can help map the training stack around it.

CAREER STARTGet into a careerExplore an occupation, build foundational skills and prepare for employment.
CAREER CHANGEMove into a new industryTranslate existing experience into a new technical, creative or business pathway.
CREDENTIALEarn industry credentialsPrepare for eligible certifications, licenses and recognized industry credentials.
ADVANCEMENTIncrease your earning powerAdd complementary skills, technology and credentials to your current experience.
BUSINESSBuild your own businessCombine occupational skills with branding, marketing, operations and entrepreneurship.
NOT SURE?Explore your optionsComplete the intake and let the Workforce Team help identify possible pathways.
Choose Your Direction

One workforce ecosystem. Many ways forward.

Explore a pathway, combine complementary skills, and build a training plan around the career you want to pursue.

TR

Skilled Trades & Facilities

HVAC, electrical, plumbing, solar, general and industrial maintenance, facilities, construction, OSHA, EPA 608, CAD and BIM.

FM

Film, Television & Media

Film production, camera, cinematography, lighting, grip/electric, production assistant, directing, editing, post-production and broadcasting.

AU

Audio & Studio Engineering

Pro Tools, recording, music production, mixing, mastering, podcasting, live sound, production sound, Foley and ADR.

IT

IT & Cybersecurity

IT support, CompTIA preparation, cybersecurity, networking, hardware, help desk, cloud, web development, coding and Python.

AI

AI & Automation

AI fluency, generative AI, prompt engineering, AI for business, creative AI, productivity tools and workflow automation.

DA

Digital Arts & Design

Adobe Creative Cloud, graphic design, photography, animation, motion graphics, 3D modeling, AutoCAD, Revit/BIM and 3D printing.

DR

Drone Technology

FAA Part 107 preparation, commercial operations, aerial media, mapping, inspections, construction documentation and data capture.

BF

Beauty, Cosmetology & Fashion

Cosmetology pathways, hair, barbering, nail technology, makeup, fashion design, apparel, merchandising and beauty entrepreneurship.

DB

Doula, Birthwork & Perinatal Support

Birth and postpartum doula pathways, newborn care, childbirth and lactation education, postpartum support, perinatal wellness, professional mentorship and birthwork entrepreneurship in collaboration with Tamoyia Ragsdale of The Liberated Birth.

CH

Culinary, Hospitality & Events

Culinary arts, food preparation, food safety, catering, hospitality, event production, event management and venue operations.

BE

Business & Entrepreneurship

Business planning, branding, marketing, sales, e-commerce, project management, freelancing, client management and financial literacy.

MC

Marketing & Communications

Digital marketing, social media, content marketing, advertising, public relations, brand development, sponsorship and entertainment business.

ES

Esports & Interactive Media

Esports operations, event production, livestreaming, broadcasting, tournament administration, gaming content and esports business.

Workforce Development Partnership

Skilled Trades Training. Reimagined.

Eligible participants can access interactive virtual technical training designed to build foundational knowledge, technical confidence and career readiness before and alongside hands-on experience.

HVAC & RefrigerationElectricalPlumbingSolarGeneral MaintenanceIndustrial Maintenance

Learners move through structured technical instruction, realistic system demonstrations, interactive troubleshooting, knowledge checks and assessments. Depending on the pathway, the next step may include hands-on application, credential preparation, apprenticeship connections or employment.

I'm Interested in Skilled Trades →
The Clear Pathway

Training is the bridge, not the destination.

Project Inspiration connects learning to real-world experience, credentials, employment, apprenticeships and entrepreneurship.

EXPLORETRAINPRACTICEPORTFOLIOCREDENTIALEXPERIENCEADVANCE
FILMMAKERFilm → Camera → Audio → Adobe → AI → Portfolio → Production Experience
HVAC TECHNICIANTechnical Training → Hands-On Practice → EPA 608 → OSHA → Apprenticeship / Employment
STUDIO ENGINEERAudio → Pro Tools → Recording → Mixing → Portfolio → Studio Experience
BEAUTY ENTREPRENEURCareer Training → Branding → Photography → Social Media → Business Operations
Training Access & ETPL

Find the right training and funding pathway.

Project Inspiration participates in New Jersey's workforce-training ecosystem. Program availability, ETPL status, eligibility requirements, credentials, funding availability and cohort schedules vary by training pathway. Submission of an intake does not guarantee Workforce Development funding, program admission, credential attainment or employment. Our workforce team will help identify the appropriate next step for your selected pathway.

Project Inspiration Workforce Academy

Real People. Real Training. Real Opportunities.

Technical skills, creative industries, technology, entrepreneurship and career readiness connect inside one vertically integrated workforce ecosystem. Representative workforce imagery appears across general pathway sections, while featured collaborators below are shown using their actual provided photographs and organization marks.

Skilled TradesHVAC • Electrical • Plumbing • Solar • Maintenance
Film & MediaProduction • Camera • Editing • Audio • Broadcasting
TechnologyIT • Cybersecurity • Coding • AI • CAD/BIM • Drones
Creative IndustriesBeauty • Fashion • Culinary • Design • Events
Powered by People. Connected by Community.

Real People. Real Pathways. Real Impact.

Our workforce ecosystem is strengthened by practitioners and community leaders who bring real-world expertise, trusted relationships and direct connections to opportunity.

Tamoyia Ragsdale
The Liberated Birth logo
Professional Pathway Collaboration

Tamoyia Ragsdale

The Liberated Birth

Tamoyia brings professional birthwork experience into Project Inspiration's workforce ecosystem, connecting participants to specialized family-care careers, mentorship and entrepreneurship.

Birth DoulaPostpartum DoulaNewborn CareChildbirth EducationLactation EducationPostpartum SupportPerinatal WellnessDoula MentorshipBirthwork Entrepreneurship
Learn More About The Liberated Birth →
Raynard Gross
SPARC The World logo
Community Connection Collaboration

Raynard Gross

SPARC The World

Raynard helps strengthen the bridge between people, organizations, resources and opportunity through community connection across Millville and Cumberland County.

Community OutreachRelationship BuildingResource NavigationYouth ConnectionFamily ConnectionPartnership DevelopmentOpportunity Access
Connect with Raynard Gross →
Chris Cade, Drone Flight and FAA Part 107 Instructor
Drone Flight & Aviation Training

Chris Cade

Apex Rotor Solutions

Chris brings hands-on drone flight instruction to the Workforce Academy, helping participants build practical aviation skills while preparing for the FAA Part 107 pathway and real-world drone mission work.

FAA Part 107Drone FlightHands-On TrainingMission ExperienceAviation CareersFlight SafetyDrone Operations
Connect with Chris Cade →
Two Places. One Pathway.

Explore Our Spaces

From creativity to innovation, our campuses provide the environment, equipment and support to help ideas turn into real opportunities.

Built for the Full Journey

From first interest to measurable outcomes.

The public intake is designed as the front door to PIOS, allowing Project Inspiration to track readiness, referrals, enrollment, progress, credentials, work-based learning, placement and follow-up in one operating system.

01IntakeApplicant profile, career interests and goals
02ReadinessEducation, employment, technology and assessment status
03Workforce AccessOne-Stop status, funding steps, counselor and referrals
04Training PlanPathway selection, credentials and supportive services
05ProgressEnrollment, attendance, milestones and completions
06OutcomesCredentials, apprenticeship, employment, wages and business launch
Your Next Move

Not sure where to begin? Start with your goal.

Tell us where you are, what you're interested in and where you want to go. We'll use your intake to help identify training, assessment, workforce resources and next steps.

Start My Workforce Intake →
Workforce Academy Intake

Start your workforce pathway.

Complete the intake below to begin your workforce pathway. Your application is securely transmitted to Project Inspiration for Workforce Academy review and next-step coordination.

Step 1 of 8About You

About You

Tell us how to reach you and where you live.

Employment & Education

This helps us understand your current starting point.

Choose Your Career Pathways

Select all that interest you. You can combine pathways around one career goal. Birthing Doula Services Training is taught by Tamoyia Ragsdale as part of Project Inspiration's Health, Wellness & Family Services pathway.

Skills & Technology

This is an initial self-assessment only and does not replace formal Workforce Development testing.

Technology Access

Support Needs

Select resources that may help you successfully complete training and move toward employment.

Workforce Development

Tell us where you are in the One-Stop / Workforce Development process.

Depending on the funding source and training pathway, applicants may be required to complete eligibility determination, orientation, academic/basic-skills testing, career assessment, counseling or other steps before training authorization.

Career Goals & Consent

Help us understand where you want this pathway to take you.

Review Your Intake

Review the summary below. Use Back if you need to make a change.

Before submitting: Please confirm that the information above is accurate. Your application will be securely transmitted to Project Inspiration for Workforce Academy review.

Your Workforce Pathway Has Started.

Your Workforce Academy intake has been securely received by Project Inspiration. Our team will review your information and determine the appropriate next step, which may include career counseling, Workforce Development referral, assessment, documentation, funding eligibility, orientation or training enrollment.