Unlock Your Potential with gener8tor Skills

Transform your career with our expert-led training programs, available to you at no out-of-pocket cost! Whether you want to advance in your current position or switch to a new career path, our comprehensive training will empower you to succeed without any financial barriers. Don’t wait—join us today and take the first step toward a brighter future!

Transforming Lives Through Accessible Skills Training

At gener8tor Skills, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to achieve their full potential. Our accessible, no-cost training programs are designed to help you build in-demand skills, unlock new career opportunities, and create meaningful change in your life. Whether you're starting fresh or leveling up, we're here to support you every step of the way. Together, we’re transforming lives and driving lasting impact.

Impact By The Numbers

3,500+

Participants

87%

Graduation rate

63%

JOB PLACEMENT RATE 3MO+

$65,851

NATIONAL AVG. SALARY OF HIRED PARTICIPANTS

Skilling for Various In-Demand Careers

  • 6-week program equips you with essential technical knowledge and problem-solving abilities for entry-level IT customer service roles, while also strengthening your communication and customer support skills—key competencies in the tech industry. By combining virtual training with preparation for the IT Foundations Certification, through CompTIA this program provides a strong foundation for launching a successful career in IT support and service.

  • 6-week program that prepares you for management level roles across various industries with topics including how to effectively manage a project on time, in budget and in scope. This program prepares you for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) credential from the Project Management Institute (PMI).

  • 10-week training program that propels you into the world of IT including topics on how to install and maintain devices and software, virtualization, desktop imaging and deployment. This program prepares you for the CompTIA A+ credentials and it is recommended that participants have 9 to 12 months hands-on experience in the lab or field.

  • 10-week training program that builds upon foundational IT skills into an understanding of networking components and concepts. Topics include how to manage network systems, hardware, software and master problem solving techniques. This program prepares you for the CompTIA Network+ credential and it is recommended that participants have a minimum of 9-12 months of hands-on experience working in a junior network administrator/network support technician job role.

  • 6-week program that gives you essential business skills from strategic planning to effective communication and time management. These are skills that are foundational across various industries.

  • 6-week program that gives you the tools to provide great customer service through key listening, problem-solving and de-escalation skills and core skills necessary in today's selling environment such as negotiation and closing strategies.

  • 4-week virtual AI training program designed for industry leaders across various sectors. This Skills Accelerator equips participants with fundamental AI concepts, including Generative AI, and practical strategies for implementation. Through weekly Lunch & Learns, self-directed learning, and use case projects, professionals will gain insights into how to enhance productivity, efficiency and innovation. The program also offers networking opportunities with experts and the chance to earn industry-recognized certifications, positioning businesses for success in a competitive global market.

Companies That Have Hired Our Graduates

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JP Morgan Allstate US Bank Disney State Farm Wayfair TEKSystems Schneider Jackson Hewitt Manpower US Venture CVS Health Accenture Appen Best Buy

A Proven Curriculum for Career Success

The gener8tor Skills Accelerator is a workforce development program that provides virtual skills training and job placement services. Participants receive one-on-one career coaching from expert gener8tor staff, skills training for high-demand roles, and ongoing support after graduation. The program focuses on unemployed and underemployed job seekers with basic computer skills who can commit 15-20 hours a week to the program. 

One-on-One Career Coaching

Receive concierge career coaching from the gener8tor team on the learning content, plus added help with interview skills, LinkedIn and resume writing.

Lunch & Learns

Learn from experts on a range of topics relevant to accelerating your career. Topics include interview best practices, making a career pivot, personal branding, and much more.

Access to a Network of Peers

Complete the course alongside a network of peers for support and community.

No Out-of-Pocket Cost

The gener8tor Skills program is provided at no out-of-pocket cost to eligible applicants through privately-funded scholarships and public innovative workforce programs at federal, state, and local levels.

Learn at Your Own Pace

Earn a gener8tor Skills Accelerator certificate by completing the program modules at your own pace during the cohort.

Job Placement Support

One-on-one career coaching and long-term job placement support from expert gener8tor staff and access to curated job openings.

Apply for a gener8tor Skills Accelerator Program Near You

gener8tor Skills is open to participants in the following locations. Find a program based on where you live and apply today.

Vocational Rehabilitation Programming

Alabama

Indiana

Minnesota

Tennessee

Washington

Wisconsin

Trusted by 3,500+ Participants

2025 Programming Schedule

January 2025

Application Deadline:
1/19/2025

Program Start Date:
1/21/2025

Program End Dates:
2/28/2025 | 3/28/25

February 2025

Application Deadline:
2/2/2025

Program Start Date:
2/3/2025

Program End Dates:
3/14/2025 | 4/11/2025

March 2025

Application Deadline:
3/2/2025

Program Start Date:
3/3/2025

Program End Dates:
4/11/2025 | 5/9/2025

April 2025

Application Deadline:
4/6/2025

Program Start Date:
4/7/2025

Program End Dates:
5/16/2025 | 6/13/2025

May 2025

Application Deadline:
5/4/2025

Program Start Date:
5/5/2025

Program End Dates:
6/13/2025 | 7/11/2025

June 2025

Application Deadline:
6/1/2025

Program Start Date:
6/2/2025

Program End Dates:
7/11/2025 | 8/8/2025

July 2025

Application Deadline:
7/6/2025

Program Start Date:
7/7/2025

Program End Dates:
8/8/2025 | 9/12/2025

August 2025

Application Deadline:
8/3/2025

Program Start Date:
8/4/2025

Program End Dates:
9/12/2025 | 10/10/2025

September 2025

Application Deadline:
9/7/2025

Program Start Date:
9/8/2025

Program End Dates:
10/10/2025 | 11/14/2025

October 2025

Application Deadline:
10/5/2025

Program Start Date:
10/6/2025

Program End Dates:
11/14/2025 | 12/12/2025

November 2025

Application Deadline:
11/2/2025

Program Start Date:
11/3/2025

Program End Dates:
12/12/2025 | 1/9/2026

December 2025

Application Deadline:
11/30/2025

Program Start Date:
12/1/2025

Program End Dates:
1/9/2026 | 2/6/2026

*Program end date dependent on program career track.

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News and Articles

Read what others are saying about the gener8tor Skills Accelerator program, formerly known as gener8tor Upskilling.

To Fill Millions of Open Jobs, Many Workers Need More Than Skills

Helping people land good jobs with career paths takes more than skills training, labor experts say. Coaching, mentoring and other assistance are also needed.

Millions are using a free skills program to find unexpected career opportunities in a challenging time

The group started gener8tor Upskilling in Wisconsin last summer and has since added seven other states with more to come, so far helping 83 job seekers find employment. Gener8tor staff work with local nonprofits to spread the word and with a national network of employers to facilitate new connections.