Community Pathways to Living-Wage Healthcare Careers

Transition Academies LLC connects Detroit residents to accessible allied health education, industry-recognized credentials, college-aligned learning, and career opportunities. Our work advances health equity by bringing workforce development into the community and opening practical routes to living-wage careers.

Allied Health Workforce Pathways

Saturday Allied Health Program
A Saturday-only entry point combining allied health career exploration, workplace readiness, hands-on learning, and preparation for foundational credentials.

40-Week After-School Allied Health Program
A structured school-year pathway supporting career exploration, academic and workplace readiness, credential preparation, and connections to college and employment.

Opportunity Youth Initiative
Year-round workforce development for opportunity youth ages 18–24 at CDC, supported by an NLSM workforce development grant.

Current and developing pathways include EMT, healthcare administration, CPR and First Aid, OSHA safety training, and college and career readiness.

Allied Health Pathways
  • Current and developing pathways include Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), healthcare administration, CPR and First Aid, OSHA safety training, college and career readiness, employability skills, and workforce navigation. Offerings vary by cohort and are confirmed as partners, credentials, and schedules are finalized.

Current Program Formats

  1. Saturday Allied Health Program: A Saturday-only learning experience focused on allied health careers, workplace expectations, hands-on learning, and foundational credentials.

    40-Week After-School Allied Health Program: A sustained school-year pathway combining career exploration, academic and employability support, credential preparation, and exposure to college-aligned healthcare careers.

    Opportunity Youth Initiative: Year-round workforce development for ages 18–24 at CDC, supported by an NLSM workforce development grant.

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