The Brighton Center's Center for Employment Training (CET) in Newport, Kentucky, distinguishes itself with a competency-based approach to workforce development that prioritizes the unique needs of each trainee. Unlike traditional educational models, CET welcomes individuals without entry requirements, allowing them to pursue careers based on personal aspirations. The program focuses heavily on practical, hands-on training, utilizing equipment comparable to what is used in actual workplaces, ensuring that more than 60% of instruction is experiential.

CET collaborates with local employers to tailor its curriculum to the changing demands of the industry, providing skills that are in high demand. The center offers additional support through adult education, including GED preparation and vocational English courses, and ensures financial accessibility by offering aid to minimize student loan burdens. Graduates are further supported through career coaching, mock interviews, and job search assistance, with opportunities for externships available to high-performing trainees. Moreover, CET maintains a relationship with alumni for at least two years post-graduation to provide ongoing support, all under the accreditation of the Council on Occupational Education and licensing by the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education. This comprehensive framework is designed to foster economic self-sufficiency and successful futures for its trainees.

For further details, visit the Brighton Center's CET website.