Limited Pathways
The below pathways are eligible for CEO support but they are limited because of their cost, number of training providers in CEO cities, required work experience, or more stringent limitations of employment for individuals with criminal convictions. If you are curious if any of these are available to you, please speak with a CEO Career Navigator who can assist you.
Peer Support Specialist
A Peer Support Specialist is someone who has lived experience with mental health issues, substance abuse, or other challenges and uses that experience to support others facing similar problems. They provide emotional support and assist clients in setting goals and developing recovery plans.
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Why is this pathway not accessible to everyone?
In addition to having lived experience, we've found that each state has specific requirements to become a Certified Peer Support Specialist.
Prerequisites for Peer support specialists:
Must have lived experience
Must meet state-specific requirements to become a Certified Peer Support Specialist. To see the requirements for your state click HERE.
Solar Photovoltaic Installer
A Solar Photovoltaic Installer assembles, installs, or maintains solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs or other structures in compliance with site assessment and schematics. May include measuring, cutting, assembling, and bolting structural framing and solar modules. May perform minor electrical work such as current checks.
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Why is this pathway not accessible to everyone?
Quality training provider availability
Hiring restrictions among residential solar installation companies in particular
Prerequisites for Solar photovoltaic installer:
Comfort working at heights
Basic knowledge of construction tools and safety principles
Valid driver's license
Pass a drug test
Information Technology
IT Support roles provide technical assistance to computer users and answer questions or resolve computer problems for clients in person, via telephone, or electronically. May provide assistance concerning the use of computer hardware and software, including printing, installation, word processing, electronic mail, and operating systems.
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Why is this pathway not accessible to everyone?
Limited number of training providers across the country
Hiring restrictions among IT Support employers particular those that support other businesses with their IT Support services
Prerequisites for information technology:
Must have some practical knowledge of computer operating systems AND a minimum 1 year of experience in an IT-related role OR a 2 or 4 year college degree in a technical field
No computer or internet-related convictions
Fiber Optic Technician
Fiber Optic Technicians build, install, test, or maintain optical or fiber optic equipment, such as lasers, lenses, or mirrors, using spectrometers, interferometers, or related equipment.
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Why is this pathway not accessible to everyone?
Limited number of training providers across the country
Prerequisites for Fiber Optic Technician:
Valid driver's license
High School Diploma or GED
Pass a drug test
Heavy Equipment Operator
Heavy Equipment Operators operate one or several types of power construction equipment, such as motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, compressors, pumps, derricks, shovels, tractors, or front-end loaders to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structures, or pour concrete or other hard surface pavement.
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Why is this pathway not accessible to everyone?
Cost of training and certification
Limited number of quality training providers nationally
Prerequisites for Heavy Equipment Operating:
1-2 years experience in a role that involves operating machinery
Must have a valid driver's license