Career & Job Training Program Application

Welcome
Welcome to HAP Academy OIC! We're excited that you're taking the next step toward joining our community of motivated learners. Please help us get to know you better and ensure the best possible fit.

Eligibility Requirement
Scholarship Eligibility Requirements:
  • Must be a full-time MN resident.
  • Must have a MN state ID or driver's license.
  • Must have a Social Security number
  • Must be 16 years or older if applying for the Certified Nursing Program.
  • Must be 18 years or older and not currently enrolled in high school if applying for any other program.
  • Applicants must fall at or below 200% of the federal poverty guideline (see matrix below). To interpret the matrix: if you file taxes as a single individual with no dependents (family size of 1) and earn less than $31,300 per year, you fall below the 200% federal poverty guideline and would qualify for scholarship consideration.
200% Federal Poverty Guideline

Tuition Cost
Below are the program costs for HAP OIC Academy:

HealthCare

  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) – $1,250 (Currently full - not accepting new applications)

  • Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) – $1,550 (Currently full - not accepting new applications)

Business

  • Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) – $2,965 (includes MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint at $990 each)

  • Computerized Accounting (QuickBooks) – $1,250

  • Social Media Marketing – $875

  • Entrepreneurship Essentials – $875

  • Business Plan Writing – $1,250

Information Technology

  • CompTIA Tech+ Certification – $925

  • CompTIA A+ Certification – $1,250

  • CompTIA N+ Certification – $1,275

  • CompTIA Security+ Certification – $1,525

  • CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) Certification – $1,525

  • CompTIA Penetration Test Certification – $1,525

Transportation

  • Commercial Driver’s License Permit B – $2,050

Next Steps
Please fill out the application below. Someone from our team will reach out within 5-10 business days with more information about your application status and what comes next.
Scholarship Update

Thank you for your interest in our scholarship program. Based on the eligibility requirements outlined in the application materials, it appears that you do not meet the criteria for this scholarship.


We appreciate the time you took to review the requirements and encourage you to explore other opportunities that may be a better fit. If you have any questions about the criteria, please feel free to reach out at hapoic@hmong.org.


Thank you again for your interest.

Getting to Know You
Please share your contact information so a member of our admin team can reach out to you. 







Applicant Information

















Citizenship

A copy of your official Social Security card is required. Handwritten versions are not acceptable.

Immigrant - Any person lawfully in the United States who is not a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or person admitted under a nonimmigrant category as defined by the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) section 101(a)(15).
Refugee - Status granted to an individual, prior to departure for and arrival in the United States, who has been determined by competent authority to be fleeing persecution or have a well-founded fear of persecution in their own country because of race, religion, nationality, membership in a particular social group or political opinion.
Emergency Contact Information



Program of Interest


We apologize for the inconvenience, but our Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Phlebotomy programs are currently full, and we are not accepting new applications at this time.


Hidden
11/14/25: "Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) (MUST be 16+)" & "Phlebotomy (MUST be 18+)" were removed because programs were full, per Johnny.

CONDITIONAL to CNA: "Please note that this training will require students to undergo a background check and a tuberculosis (TB) test."
Family/Income Status

Make sure to include yourself.
Include your estimated income. If you have a spouse, include the total estimated annual income for both you and your spouse.

Dislocated Worker & WIOA Participant




MFIP Counselor



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Employment
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Education
An IEP is a written plan developed for a student identified with a disability by a team of education professionals, the parent/guardian, and the child (when appropriate) that describes the special education instruction, supports, and services a student needs.


Legal

The justice system is the set of courts and processes that handle legal cases, decide if laws were broken, and determine the consequences.



Media Release
I hereby grant Hmong American Partnership (HAP) permission to use my name, image, voice, and/or statements for promotional and publicity purposes, without compensation. I understand that I may be photographed, recorded on video and/or audio, and/or quoted. I release HAP, its staff, and associates from any and all claims, actions, and  liabilities that may arise in connection with the use of these materials. I also waive the right to review or approve the material before its use.
Participant Acknowledgement, Release and Waiver of HAP Liability
I understand that HAP may check public records to view my criminal background record. 

All personal identification data is private and used to determine program eligibility, for grant reporting purposes and to increaser our services to participants. It will not be unnecessarily accessed, reviewed or disclosed. 

By participating in Hmong American Partnership (HAP) programs, you acknowledge and agree to use services and resources according to all laws, rules, grant agreements, and communications by HAP staff regarding the proper uses of services and resources.  You further acknowledge and agree that HAP is not responsible for misuse or exploitation of services or resources provided to you.  You further release HAP from liability and waive your right to sue HAP.

By signing and submitting this form, you confirm your understanding that HAP will not be liable for any actions or outcomes arising from your participation in HAP programs.