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Are you next up?
Paid training. Real careers. No experience required.
How it works
NextUP 901 is your direct path to a career that pays and grows.
01
One application
APPLY ONCE
One short, mobile-first application
covers every pathway. About 10–15 minutes, and you can save and come back anytime.
02
Your Fit
GET MATCHED
Answer a few questions about your goals and interests. We match you to the right pathway and a coach reviews every application.
03
Paid Training
START TRAINING (PAID)
Step into paid training built for
Memphis, with support the whole
way and employers already hiring from the program.
\\ ELIGIBILITY
Is NextUp 901 a fit for you?
Four things tell us you’re ready. If you
check these boxes, you should apply.
18-30 Years Old
Live in Memphis or Shelby County
Not currently enrolled in school full-time
Ready for training, support, and your next career step
Checked all the boxes? You should apply.
\\ PATHWAY PREVIEW
PICK A Pathway.
Real entry-level jobs you can train for and start within months.
Hardware Repair Tech
Train for a career repairing devices and solving technical problems for Memphis employers.
TECHNOLOGY
6 MONTHS
$37-45K
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Start a healthcare career with hands-on training and a direct path into hospitals and patient care.
HEALTHCARE
6 months
$32-40K
Plumber and General Labor Apprenticeships
Train for a hands-on career in plumbing and general labor apprenticeships.
SKILLED TRADES
6 MONTHS
$45-55K
Intern
Get paid to explore careers and build experience with companies across Memphis.
INTERNSHIPS
6 months
$17/hour
\\ PROGRAMS DATES
Upcoming cohorts
Check back for more programs.
AUG ’26
Internships Program
August 2026 and March 2027
OCT ’26
Certified Nursing Assistant
October 2026
SPR ’26
Plumbing
Spring 2026
SPR ’26
IT Fundamentals
Spring 2026
\\ PATHWAY QUIZ
Take the Pathway Quiz
Answer a few quick questions to see which programs fit you best and what steps to take next.
\\ START YOUR APPLICATION
Here’s what to expect.
You’ll answer a few questions about your background, interests, and goals so we can match you to the right opportunity. It takes about 5–8 minutes.
BEFORE YOU START, YOU’LL NEED:
Basic contact information
A few questions about your work or school status
Your interests and career goals
Ready to start?
Go to the application portal
Secure, mobile-first, and built to save your progress. You’ll answer a few questions about your background, interests, and goals so we can match you to the right opportunity.
\\ SUCCESS STORIES
Real Stories.
From a paycheck to a career.
MARCUS
Skilled Trades –
Apprentice Electrician
“I didn’t know where to start before this. The training gave me real skills, and now I’m working full-time and building a future.”
$12/hr
$22/hr
AALIYAH
Healthcare – CNA
“I went from unemployed to
working in a hospital. The support made a big difference I wasn’t doing it alone.”
$0/hr
$18/hr
JALEN
Technology – IT Support Specialist
“I always wanted to get into tech but didn’t think it was possible. Now I’ve got a real career path and room to grow.”
$10/hr
$25/hr
Start your application
Apply by June 1 to be considered for summer cohorts across all pathways
Connecting young adults to free pathways and real careers through Memphis s leading workforce development organizations.
“You’re not stuck. You’re next up.”
PATHWAYS
Technology
Healthcare
Skilled Trades
Internships
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