About
Congreso Education & Training Center’s The Next Step Program is offered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It provides healthcare certification training, externships, and employment opportunities, preparing participants for national certification as Clinical Medical Assistants, Phlebotomy Technicians, Dental Assistants, Certified Nursing Assistants, Sterile Processing Technicians, and other healthcare roles. The program’s delivery format and typical duration are not stated. Admission is limited to Philadelphia residents ages 17 to 24 who hold a high school diploma or GED certificate. Applicants must also have a valid, unexpired Pennsylvania state identification card or driver’s license, Social Security card, and birth certificate. Immunizations and clearances can be completed during enrollment, and all students undergo evaluation, comprehensive testing, and professional development before official training.
Organization
Congreso Education & Training Center
Congreso de Latinos Unidos is a community-based institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, offering career preparation in commercial driving, emergency medical services, healthcare, early childhood education, and job readiness. Its programs include Commercial Driver's License Class A (CDL-A), Emergency Medical Technician, EMT Training Program, Human Services Pathway Credential, and Job Readiness & Training – Next Step Program. The organization’s CDL-A Careers in Trucking program provides education and resources for individuals pursuing a Class-A driver’s license and includes a partnership with All-State Career School. Congreso also offers the Child Development Associate Credential in the field of early childhood education and provides healthcare certifications through its Next Step program. Additional education and community programs include Adult Ed. – Digital Literacy, ESL Classes, GED Services 18+, and Harcum College @ Congreso.