Looking to begin or grow your health, behavioral health, or social care career? The Career Pathways Training (CPT) Program offers education and training opportunities without financial burden.
The CPT Program is your partner in success. Our team is dedicated to supporting you throughout your training and beyond.
upcoming information sessions
Ready to take the next step in your career and want to learn more about the CPT Program? Join us for an upcoming CPT Program Info Session! These virtual sessions offer a brief overview of the CPT Program, cover key details, and include a live Q&A.
Sign up for one of our upcoming Participant Info Sessions!
Can’t make it to a live session? We got you covered—check out our January 7, 2026, live session here.
About the CPT Program
Funded by New York State Department of Health, the CPT Program is an education and training program designed to build up the health, behavioral health, and social care workforce.
This program funds education and training that focuses on career advancement and recruitment to create a reliable workforce pipeline to address workforce shortages throughout the state.
The CPT Program targets high-demand shortage areas, reduces barriers to career advancement, and supports marginalized and underrepresented communities to enter and advance in the health workforce.
The CPT Program is divided into two career pipelines:
- Career Advancement for individuals currently in health, behavioral health, and social care.
- New Careers for those newly entering the health workforce.
CPT Program participants must complete their training or educational program by Spring 2027.
Additionally, CPT Program participants will be required to make a three-year commitment of service to work full time, in one of 13 eligible job titles, with a New York State provider enrolled in the Medicaid program that serve at least 30 percent of Medicaid members and/or uninsured individuals. This service commitment must be completed by 2031.
All CPT Program participants will receive:
- Application and Enrollment Assistance
- Tuition Coverage
- Educational Case Management
- Tutoring Services
- Apprenticeship and Mentorship
- Employment Placement
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YOUR JOURNEY IS JUST GETTING STARTED
Get on the path to growth. Enroll in the Career Pathways Training (CPT) Program and secure a future where your career and financial goals align. With healthcare jobs in high demand and without the weight of student debt, now is the time to take action.
STEP 1
Submit Interest Form
If you meet eligibility requirements, complete the Participant Interest Form on the CPT website.
STEP 2
Onboarding Invitation Email
Once the form is submitted, you’ll receive an email from GoCo* to create an account for onboarding.
STEP 3
Pre-services Needs Assessment
After setting up your GoCo account, you’ll receive an email with a link to complete a pre-services needs assessment.
STEP 4
Connect with Support
Once the assessment is completed, an Education Case Manager will reach out to answer questions and discuss eligibility.
STEP 5
Apply to CPT Program
Look for an email with the GoCo application link–complete the application and sign your Participant Agreement in DocuSign.
STEP 6
Application Assessment
Expect an acceptance decision via email. Timing may vary depending on whether your application meets program criteria or requires additional review.
Ready to take the next step?
Complete the Participant Interest Form to start your CPT Program journey. If you are eligible, you will receive an email from our data partner, GoCo, with further instructions. If you do not meet eligibility requirements, you will also be notified.
This is a multi-step process that may take up to two weeks to complete. Please ensure you allow yourself enough time to complete the application.
Your final application and signed Participant Agreement must then be completed at least two weeks before your academic program starts. For example, if your program starts on September 15th, your application must be reviewed and approved by September 2nd.
Please note that some participating educational institutions may have reached their capacity for CPT participants. If this affects your eligibility, we will notify you and provide guidance on next steps.
If you are already enrolled in the CPT Program and have a GoCo account, click here to login.
The 13 ELIGIBLE JOB TITLES
The CPT Program offers several opportunities within health, behavioral health, and social care. Hover over the boxes below for more information on each eligible job title.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Associate Registered Nurse (RN)
Delivers patient care, administers medications, and assists in medical procedures, typically having earned an associate degree in nursing. They record patients’ medical histories and symptoms, assist with diagnostic tests, analyze results, operate medical machinery, administer treatment and medications, and help with patient follow-up and rehabilitation.
Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
Includes Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program.A registered nurse who has advanced their education to obtain a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, expanding clinical and leadership skills. They record patients’ medical histories and symptoms, assist with diagnostic tests, analyze results, operate medical machinery, administer treatment and medications, and help with patient follow-up and rehabilitation.
Master of Social Work (MSW)
Advanced standing is required.Focuses on helping individuals, families, and communities manage personal and social challenges through counseling and resource coordination. Tasks include: discharge planning, coordinating care, and connecting patients with community resources.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
Provides therapeutic services to individuals dealing with mental health issues, guiding them through counseling and treatment plans using various therapeutic techniques. This supports clients in developing coping strategies, improving mental health, and achieving personal goals.
Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC)
Specializes in treating individuals struggling with addiction, providing counseling and support for recovery. Duties include: developing treatment plans, conducting therapy sessions, and helping with healthier behaviors and recovery strategies.
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Supports physicians by handling clinical and administrative tasks, such as taking vitals, recording medical histories, preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, administering medications, and maintaining patient records, billing, and coding information for insurance purposes.
Patient Care Manager/Coordinator (PCM/C)
Oversees patient care plans, ensuring quality and efficiency in the treatment process by coordinating with healthcare teams and families. Ensures patients’ needs are met, handles administrative responsibilities, manages human resources and public relations duties, and assists with case management.
Community Health Worker (CHW)
FLPPS WIO is no longer accepting applications for the following job titles:
- Certified Pharmacy Technician
- Nurse Practitioner
- Physician Assistant
- Respiratory Therapist
Schools participating in flpps wio
The following education and training programs are currently eligible for the CPT Program. These programs have timelines that ensure participants can finish their education/training by Spring 2027.
Bryant & Stratton College
• Certified Medical Assistant
• Licensed Practical Nurse
Cayuga Community College
• Associate Registered Nurse
Daemen University
• Master of Social Work (advanced standing required)
• Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
D’Youville University
• Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Genesee Valley BOCES
• Licensed Practical Nurse
Greater Southern Tier BOCES
• Licensed Practical Nurse
Monroe Community College
• Licensed Practical Nurse
Nazareth University
• Master of Social Work (advanced standing required)
Niagara University
• Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Orleans/Niagara BOCES
• Licensed Practical Nurse
Roberts Wesleyan University
• Master of Social Work (advanced standing required)
SUNY Binghamton University
• Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
SUNY Buffalo University
• Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Master of Social Work (advanced standing required)
• Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Trocaire College
• Certified Medical Assistant
• Credentialed Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Counselor
• Licensed Practical Nurse
University of Rochester
• Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Credentialed Alcoholism & Substance Abuse Counselor
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor
We are excited to continue partnering with the following schools for the duration of the CPT Program even though they no longer have programs that are eligible due to program timing:
- Arnot Ogden Medical Center School of Nursing
- Broome Tioga BOCES
- Canisius University
- Cattaraugus-Allegany-Erie-Wyoming BOCES
- Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES
- Erie 2-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus BOCES (Adult Education)
- Excelsior University
- Finger Lakes Health College of Nursing & Health Sciences
- Finger Lakes Community College
- Genesee Community College
- Keuka College
- Le Moyne College
- Marion S. Whelan School of Practical Nursing
- Rochester General Hospital College of Health Careers
- St. Bonaventure University
- St. John Fisher University
- SUNY Albany University
- SUNY Empire State University
- SUNY Brockport
- SUNY Canton
- SUNY Delhi
- SUNY Fredonia
- SUNY Morrisville
- SUNY Niagara
- SUNY Oneonta
- SUNY Oswego
- SUNY Plattsburgh
- Syracuse University
- Tompkins Cortland Community College
- Utica University
Participant Eligibility Criteria
Participants must meet the following requirements to be eligible for the CPT Program:
- United States Citizen/eligible noncitizen
- Meet all educational or training program requirements, based on the selected CPT title and course of study. This may include:
- Prior completion of educational programs, licensure, and/or certification;
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Successful completion of academic or training pre-requisites, or entrance exams;
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Fulfillment of any required training, volunteer, or experiential hours.
- Must be a NYS resident or resident of a bordering state (New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Vermont). Please Note: Out-of-state participants must be employed by a NYS provider to qualify for the CPT Program.
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Committed to full-time employment at a New York State Medicaid-enrolled provider that serves at least 30 percent Medicaid members and/or uninsured individuals. These providers may include those that fall into the categories of health, behavioral health, and/or organizations that are part of established Social Care Networks.
Individuals that are enrolled part-time or are enrolled in pre-requisite classes but not already enrolled in one of the authorized title programs are eligible to transition to full-time under the CPT Program. Individuals that are already enrolled full-time in an academic program under one of the 13 approved job titles at the time of application are not eligible for the CPT Program. Documentation shall be maintained by FLPPS Workforce Investment Organization demonstrating participant eligibility for the program and made available to the NYS Office Health Insurance Programs (OHIP) and/or the Centers Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) upon request. Documentation must include evidence that individuals enrolled in a program part-time or have completed any prerequisites, would not have otherwise been able to enroll full-time absent the CPT Program.
For Providers or Educational Institutions
If you’re a New York State, Medicaid-enrolled provider that serves at least 30% Medicaid and/or uninsured individuals, interested in becoming a Qualified Service Commitment Site or an educational institution looking to join the program as a participating school, please complete the interest form below. We look forward to connecting with you!
Finger Lakes Performing Provider System (FLPPS) is a NYS-designated Workforce Investment Organization (WIO) selected by the NYS Department of Health to support regional management of the CPT Program. The FLPPS WIO is focused on strengthening the healthcare workforce through programs and services that diversify the healthcare workforce pipeline and provide opportunities for those who many not otherwise have them, while supporting
the community’s economic mobility.
For compliance questions or to report a compliance concern, contact the FLPPS Compliance Officer at compliance@flpps.org. You can also use our anonymous Compliance Hotline by calling Toll Free: 1-(800)-928-0084 or online at www.report.complyline.com. Enter PIN #235772 and Site ID #2 when prompted.