Start Your Generation Journey! Our Enrollment & Admissions Process
Our Rolling Admissions Process allows us to...
Cheer you on!
When you apply to Generation, you join a community of fellow learners, educators and advisors who are there to cheer you on from the application process through graduation and beyond.
Get to know you!
Our team wants to know you – your goals, ambitions and interests – and help you find the right path forward. You'll get the opportunity to tell us all about who you are and what you're passionate about.
Empower & Support
We prepare, place, and support people into life-changing careers that would otherwise be inaccessible. Our application is built to be user friendly and stress free so we can help support you on your next venture!
Our Work as a Non Profit Organization
Generation USA is a proud 501(c)(3) non profit organization. Because our work centers people – not profit – our workflows change frequently to meet the shifting needs of the communities we serve. Our small-but-mighty team fields innumerable questions, worries and inquiries every day to place over hundreds of learners in cohorts each week.
It’s our honor to do this work. All we ask is that you be patient with us as we build systems from the ground up, and work to scale our programming to reach the potential of the communities we serve. For more information about how to engage with our team, please visit our Code of Conduct below.
We thank you for treating our team with respect and grace. And thank you for taking a chance with Generation. We can’t wait to embark on this journey with you!
Generation USA graduates remain in the same job one year after placement
Generation USA graduates are employed within 90 days of graduation
Dedicated staff members work with students to ensure they reach graduation
Applicants are accepted into Generation USA!
Generation: How We Work
Generation USA seeks to disrupt the education to employment pipeline through career training and placement programs. Our work supports individuals as they enter or transition into thriving careers, regardless of prior experience.
Applying to a Generation USA Program
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Determine Your Program Eligibility
This step helps us determine your eligibility to participate in a program and assign you to a dedicated Enrollment Coach! All Generation Learners must:
- Live in the U.S.A.
- Have earned a high school diploma or GED
- Be 18 years or older
- Be available for the mandatory class dates and times
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Tell Us About Yourself
We'll ask you some simple questions to better understand who you are, your interests and how we can best support you.
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Assessments *
* This step is only applicable for certain programs. Our assessments will gauge the skills and logic required by some of our programs to ensure you are positioned to succeed from Day 1!
View Sample Questions
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Getting to Know You
Once we determine your eligibility, we'll redirect you to a third-party platform, HireVue, to complete a video interview. This stage helps us get an even better sense of who you are and why you are interested in joining Generation.
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Admissions Team Review
Your dedicated Enrollment Coach will review your application materials within 5 business days to help make an admissions decision and set up additional time to dig deeper, if necessary.
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Your Cohort Selection
Once admitted to Generation USA, you will be able to save your seat in one of our upcoming programs. You can view a list of active programs below and will be prompted to select a first and second choice for your enrollment decision.
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Complete this last step...
Almost there! To finalize your enrollment and reserve your spot in your chosen cohort, you must complete our learner data form. This step helps us direct you toward the support you’ll need most to be successful and does NOT affect your admissions decision.
Upcoming Generation USA Program Cohorts
Cohorts fill fast, and they are offered on a first come, first serve basis.
This list may not be inclusive of all Generation program offerings. If you do not see a program or start date that works for you and your schedule, you may also choose to join our waitlist after you have been accepted to Generation USA.
Cohort start dates are updated on a monthly basis. Make sure to check back regularly for new listings!
| Program Type | Time Commitment | Schedule | Upcoming Start Date by Time Zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Medical Assistant | 06 weeks Full-time | Monday-Thursday 9AM-5PM | |
| Assembly Specialist | 03 weeks Full-time | Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM | |
| Cybersecurity Analyst | 16 weeks Full-time | Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM | |
| Digital Executive Assistant | 04 weeks Full-time | Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM | |
| Digital Marketing Analyst | 10 weeks Full-time | Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM | EST September 14, 2022 (New York applicants only) CST October 5, 2022 (St. Louis applicants only) |
| IT Support Specialist Flex | 23 weeks Part-time | Monday, Wednesday, Thursday | |
| IT Support Specialist | 12 weeks Full-time | Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM | CST September 14, 2022 CST September 14, 2022 EST September 21, 2022 (New York applicants priority) CST October 5, 2022 |
| Junior Cloud Practitioner Flex | 18 weeks Part-time | Monday, Wednesday, Thursday | 9AM-12PM PST September 14, 2022 |
| Junior Cloud Practitioner | 10 weeks Full-time | Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM | EST October 5, 2022 |
| Junior Full Stack Java Developer | 16 weeks Full-time | Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM | |
| Junior Web Developer Flex | 21 weeks Part-time | Monday, Wednesday, Thursday | 12PM-3PM EST October 12, 2022 |
| Junior Web Developer | 11 weeks Full-time | Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM | PST September 21, 2022 (Seattle applicants priority) CST November 16, 2022 |
What Our Learners have to say...
“
It’s a really great and remarkable experience throughout the application process. Each and every candidate will get an opportunity to share about the challenges they have faced during their work tenure or during a part of their life. Generation is a chance to break through to lead life with success.
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Shrikant Shah
Junior Web Developer
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I am extremely grateful for this opportunity. The application process has been very clear and organized from beginning to end. I can sense that the culture at Generation USA is one that is built on inclusivity, growth and encouragement.
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DeVontre Barlow
Junior Cloud Practitioner
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I enjoyed doing the video interviews. It gave me the opportunity to focus on the important things I wanted to address. The process was also fast, and there was not a lot of waiting and wondering if I was in or not. This was the most professional process I have done!
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Eliza Brooks
Digital Marketing Analyst
Prospective Learner Code of Conduct
Be Professional, Compassionate and Adaptive
As part of your participation in a Generation USA program (including requesting more information, inquiries and application process), you promise to:
Act professionally and respectfully toward everyone you may encounter while part of the process; behaviors or language deemed as unprofessional and in violation of stated harassment policies can result in immediate rejection from further consideration for a Generation USA program.
Dress appropriately for the video interview- as a general guideline, wear clothing that you would wear to in-person events.
Ask for help when needed.
Work hard to display and maintain a positive attitude, even when the work becomes challenging.
Challenge yourself to think about how your actions fit into your individual long-term goals.
Be flexible and willing to try new things.
Provide and be open to receiving positive and constructive feedback.
Be open to opportunities to give back to Generation by mentoring other Generation participants after I graduate, volunteering at Generation events, or helping in some other way.
Safe and Professional Behavior
Any learner exhibiting behavior or language that is deemed by Generation USA staff as unprofessional or unsafe may be subject to immediate rejection from consideration for a program, and if so, will not be allowed to re-apply to any future Generation programs. Behaviors and language that are unacceptable and may be reason for rejection include but are not limited to:
Verbally threatening any other person in any way (via Zoom, Text, or Email). Repeated argumentative behavior towards staff.
Disrespecting any staff member.
Repeatedly arriving late or missing required scheduled sessions.
Repeatedly failing to complete assigned work.
Disorderly conduct. This is generally defined as any action by the prospective learner that impairs, interferes, disrupts and distracts from the applicant or learning process.
Prohibited unlawful harassment based upon sex (gender or pregnancy), or other protected characteristics (age, race, national origin, etc.) includes – but is not limited to – the following behavior:
Verbal conduct such as epithets, derogatory jokes or comments, slurs or unwanted sexual advances, invitations or comments;
Visual conduct such as derogatory and/or sexually oriented posters, photography, cartoons, drawings or gestures;
Physical conduct such as assault, unwanted touching, blocking normal movement or interfering with work because of sex, race or any other protected basis;
Threats and demands to submit to sexual requests as a condition of continued employment, or to avoid some other loss, and offers of employment benefits in return for sexual favors; and
Retaliation for having reported or threatened to report harassment.
Our Enrollment & Admissions Team
Natalie Dieudonne
Enrollment Coach States: A-D (including Washington, DC)
Kwanza Yates
Enrollment Coach States: Jacksonville, FL Only
Omosede Eholor
Manager, Regional Admissions States: L-M
Donna Toney
Manager, Regional Admissions States: U-WFrequently Asked Questions
What obstacles might you face?
As we work to rapidly scale our program offerings to meet the growing needs of the communities we serve, there may be instances where cohorts fill rapidly, cohort dates shift and/or you may be added to the Generation USA waitlist to attend our programs.
We have applicant resources in place like our Enrollment Coach Team where you can ask questions and receive the support you need to be successful and navigate the application, admission and enrollment process.
You may also encounter challenges throughout your Generation journey, as a learner and Generation alum. Please refer to our Student Hub for resources to learn more about Generation, career planning as well as regional and government support networks like SNAP, local housing authorities and how to access affordable childcare.
What happens if the cohort I want is full?
You will be notified via email if your desired cohort is full. You may choose another one or wait until new dates and programs are added.
What happens if the cohort date changes?
You will be notified via email if there are any date changes to a cohort you are accepted into. In some instances, we hold weekly sessions to help prepare you for program success as you wait for your postponed cohort to begin. If applicable, that information will also be emailed to you.
You may also be given the opportunity to join another cohort, or you can proactively select another one from the list of available offerings via the cohort selection webform.
Can I opt in to the waitlist?
Yes! If you do not see any programs or dates that work for you, you may choose to join our waitlist. When we add new offerings, you will be notified via email.
Who can I contact for help?
You may contact our admissions team with general questions at admissionsusa@generation.org.
If you have already started the application, you will have a dedicated Enrollment Coach available to answer questions you may have and assist you through the process.
What do Enrollment Coaches do?
Enrollment coaches are here to support you through the application process and help you prepare for success in one of our programs. They use the information you give in your application to help determine the best program and schedule for you and provide personalized advice.