QUICK START
Fresh Start partners with top education and training institutions to give women like you access to free workforce training opportunities. Pursue the career of your dreams and take the next step towards achieving self-sufficiency!
With a variety of training programs to choose from, our Education Advisors will guide you along the path to the career that is a fit for you and your goals.
By enrolling in a training program with Fresh Start, you’ll receive:
Fresh Start offers free training programs in a variety of industries and formats designed to help you pursue a career that is perfect for you. Check out some of our featured programs below to learn more and get started!
Women in Finance
Are you interested in launching a career in the banking or financial services industry? Do you have customer service experience you’d like to harness into something bigger?
Fresh Start’s free Women in Finance Scholarship Program will prepare you to enter various banking and finance roles!
Trades Exploratory
Looking to build a future in today’s most in-demand trades careers? This hands-on training program will introduce you to career pathways in energy, trades, and advanced manufacturing! Whether you’re just starting out or making a career change, you’ll discover the opportunity that best fits your strengths.
Take your first step towards a rewarding, high‑demand field with this comprehensive program!
Semiconductor Manufacturing
Curious about a career in high-tech manufacturing? Fresh Start’s Semiconductor Pre-Apprenticeship Program will equip you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to get started!
From microelectronics fundamentals to career readiness workshops, you’ll be prepared to launch a career one of Arizona’s most exciting and future-focused fields!
Clean Energy & Trades
Are you ready to launch a career in the trades? Fresh Start’s Clean Energy & Trades Pre-Apprenticeship program will prepare you to enter Arizona’s booming construction and clean energy industries!
Step into a hands-on role, gain industry-recognized skills, and build the connections and confidence you need to grow in a stable, in-demand career.
Construction Flagger
Want to build a safe, secure future in construction or public safety? Fresh Start has partnered with the Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) to offer a fully funded OSHA 10 & Flagger certification course.
Gain the skills and credentials needed to start working in these in-demand fields—no previous experience necessary!
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Are you looking to launch a career in healthcare? Fresh Start’s free Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) training program will help you get started!
Step into a meaningful role supporting patients with compassion and professionalism while gaining hands-on experience that lays the foundation for growth in the healthcare industry.
Computer Technology
Ready to launch a new career in tech and IT? Fresh Start offers free, industry-driven Pre-Apprenticeship programs through Per Scholas:
Earn in-demand certifications, get hands-on training, and receive personalized career support to help you land a job at leading tech companies in Arizona!
Carpentry
Are you eager to build a hands-on career with long-term potential?
Fresh Start’s free, quick-start Carpentry program will give you the practical training and support to get started in this in-demand industry! Learn everything from framing and roofing, to door and window installation—all while earning valuable certifications!
No previous experience needed—just the drive to start building your future.
Electrical
Create the future you want while powering the world around you! Fresh Start’s free, hands-on Electrical Pre-Apprenticeship training program is here to help you launch an exciting, new career in this growing industry.
Through this comprehensive program, you’ll gain foundational skills in electrical work, safety, and the construction trades, preparing you for entry-level opportunities as you learn from industry experts!
Cable Harness Wiring
Curious about launching a new, fulfilling career on the electrical side of manufacturing? A position in Cable Harness Wiring may be the right fit for you!
Fresh Start has partnered with Maricopa Community Colleges to offer a fully funded, quick-start training program for this high-demand opportunity. Get the hands-on skills and confidence you need to start an in-demand career in the aerospace, automotive, medical devices, and industrial automation industries!
Automotive & Diesel Technician
Ready to start your new career in a hands-on, fast-paced environment? Looking to play an essential role in keeping vehicles and commercial carriers running smoothly? The automotive industry may be the right fit for you!
Fresh Start has partnered with Universal Technical Institute to offer a year-long, fully funded, hands-on training program for this exciting industry.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
Looking for a fulfilling, stable career in the local or long haul transportation industry? Fresh Start is offering a hands-on, quick-start training program that will help prepare you to secure your Commercial Driver’s License!
No previous experience needed—just the drive to succeed!
DreamBuilder
Want the skills and confidence to launch or grow your own small business? Fresh Start’s DreamBuilder program is a free, eight-week virtual course designed for aspiring and early-stage women entrepreneurs.
Get the tools, knowledge, and community you need to turn your idea into a thriving venture!
Grow with Google
Ready to grow your skills and begin a new career? Fresh Start’s Grow with Google program offers free Google Career Certificates for these in-demand opportunities:
Learn more and take the next step towards your new career!
Composite Technician
Do you like working with your hands? Are you interested in working for a cutting-edge company like Boeing? A career as a composite technician may be the right fit for you!
Fresh Start has partnered with Maricopa Community Colleges to offer a fully funded, quick-start training for this in-demand, hands-on career!