This guide assumes you are starting at the absolute bottom. Skip the steps that aren’t applicable to you.

1. Find resources while homeless:

2. Find funded training for certifications in well-paying fields. (Varies by location. Choose a certification that makes the most sense in your area.)

  • CompTIA A+
  • CompTIA Network+
  • CDL (Commercial Driver’s License)
  • Pest Control Technician
  • CNC Machining
  • Diesel Mechanic
  • Welding
  • Supervisory Leadership
  • Phlebotomy
  • Certified Health Care Access Associate
  • Patient Care Assistant
  • State Tested Nurse Assistant (STNA)
  • Medical Billing & Coding (CPC)
  • IT Sector (Security+, Microsoft Certs)
  • Environmental Remediation (HAZWOPER)
  • Financial Services (FINRA Licenses)

(WORK IN PROGRESS. UPDATING THIS POST LATER WHEN I’M FREE.)