VieGenix Workforce Scholarship Fund
A scholarship funding initiative managed by the VieGenix Health Education Foundation that supports workforce training opportunities for students pursuing careers in healthcare and other high-demand industries.
Workforce Scholarship Program
The VieGenix Health Education Foundation Workforce Scholarship Program is designed to support individuals seeking career advancement through healthcare and workforce training programs. The program removes common barriers to education while ensuring that participants remain committed to completing their training and entering the workforce.
Scholarship recipients may attend training programs through VieGenix Technical Training Center and other where they receive hands-on instruction and workforce certification preparation.
Applicants must meet the following basic eligibility criteria:
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Possess a high school diploma or GED
• Be eligible to work in the United States
• Pass any background or drug screening required by the training program
• Demonstrate a strong interest in completing the program and entering the workforce
Student Application Process
To ensure that scholarship recipients are committed to completing the program, applicants must complete the following steps:
Applicants submit a short application including:
• Personal information
• Employment history
• Career goals
• A brief statement explaining why they want to pursue training
Applicants attend a virtual Scholarship Orientation Session where they learn about:
• Program expectations
• Training requirements
• Career opportunities
• Attendance policies
This helps students understand that the program is a professional commitment.
Applicants complete a short career readiness workshop which may include:
• Resume basics
• Professional behavior in healthcare settings
• Interview preparation
• Understanding workplace expectations
This step ensures students understand the responsibility that comes with the opportunity.
Pre-Program Requirements
To ensure that scholarship recipients are committed to completing the program, applicants must complete the following steps:
Applicants submit a short application including:
• Personal information
• Employment history
• Career goals
• A brief statement explaining why they want to pursue training
Students write a letter of intent and sign a Scholarship Commitment Agreement agreeing to:
• Attend scheduled classes and lab sessions
• Complete assignments and skills logs
• Maintain professional conduct
• Actively pursue employment after training
Students will work with the program coordinator to identify reliable transportation to training sessions.
Transportation assistance may include:
• Gas cards
• Ride assistance
• Local transit support
Students who require childcare assistance may apply for support to ensure they can attend training sessions and complete coursework.
Program Completion Expectations
Upon completing the program, scholarship recipients are expected to:
• Sit for the appropriate certification exam
• Apply for employment in their field of training
• Participate in follow-up career support services when available
Scholarship recipients agree to complete 8 hours of community service, such as:
• Assisting with community health screenings
• Volunteering at local clinics
• Supporting health education events
This component not only gives back to the community but allows recipients to gain real world experience in the workforce of choice.
Our Workforce Programs
The Foundation partners with training providers such as VieGenix Technical Training Center to deliver workforce training programs that prepare students for careers in healthcare and other high-demand industries.
Through our workforce initiative, students can access:
• Scholarship opportunities for workforce training
• Career readiness workshops
• Basic computer skills support
• Transportation assistance
• Childcare assistance when available
• Professional mentorship and career coaching
These resources help ensure students have the support needed to successfully complete their training and transition into employment.
Below are examples of programs that
The Extensive Phlebotomy Training Program prepares students to work as professional phlebotomy technicians in healthcare and laboratory settings. This program combines hybrid coursework with hands-on laboratory training to ensure students develop both the knowledge and practical experience needed to perform blood collection procedures safely and confidently.
Students complete self-paced online modules along with live lab sessions where they practice essential skills such as venipuncture, dermal puncture, specimen handling, and patient interaction.
Key Skills Covered
• Venipuncture and dermal puncture techniques
• Patient identification and communication
• Specimen labeling and handling
• Medical terminology
• Infection control and laboratory safety
• Centrifugation and specimen processing
• Specimen transportation procedures
Students are also introduced to additional workforce certifications that enhance their employability, including DOT specimen collection and CPR training.
Graduates of the program are prepared for careers in:
• Hospitals
• Clinical laboratories
• Physician offices
• Mobile phlebotomy services
• Occupational health clinics
The DOT Specimen Collector Training Program prepares students to conduct urine drug testing collections in accordance with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations under 49 CFR Part 40.
This certification is highly valuable for individuals seeking employment in occupational health, workplace drug testing programs, and mobile specimen collection services.
Students learn the proper procedures required to conduct federally regulated drug testing collections while maintaining compliance with strict chain-of-custody protocols.
Key Skills Covered
• DOT drug testing regulations
• Proper specimen collection procedures
• Chain of custody documentation
• Collection site preparation
• Handling shy bladder situations
• Maintaining specimen integrity
• Professional communication with donors and employers
Graduates of this program may work with:
• Occupational health clinics
• Third-party administrators
• Mobile drug testing companies
• Corporate workplace testing programs
The Breath Alcohol Technician training program prepares individuals to perform federally regulated breath alcohol testing using approved testing devices.
Breath Alcohol Technicians play an important role in workplace safety by conducting alcohol testing for safety-sensitive employees in industries such as transportation, construction, and logistics.
Students receive training on proper testing procedures, documentation, and compliance with federal regulations.
Key Skills Covered
• DOT alcohol testing procedures
• Operation of breath alcohol testing devices
• Maintaining testing accuracy and integrity
• Completing alcohol testing forms
• Confidentiality and professional conduct
This certification is often paired with DOT specimen collection certification, making it a valuable skill set for occupational health and workplace compliance services.
The CDL Career Pathway program is designed to help individuals pursue careers in commercial transportation and logistics. Through scholarship support and training partnerships, students can access professional driver training programs that prepare them to obtain their Commercial Driver’s License.
Transportation and logistics remain critical industries across the Carolinas, and CDL training provides access to stable, well-paying career opportunities.
Career Opportunities
• Freight transportation
• Local delivery services
• Commercial trucking companies
• Logistics and supply chain operations
By supporting CDL training, the Foundation aims to address workforce shortages in transportation while helping individuals access career pathways that offer long-term financial stability.
Medical assistants support physicians and healthcare providers by performing clinical and administrative tasks in medical offices, clinics, and healthcare facilities.
Training may include:
• Patient intake and vital signs
• Medical office procedures
• Basic laboratory procedures
• Electronic health records
• Clinical assisting skills
Pharmacy technicians assist pharmacists with preparing medications, managing prescriptions, and supporting pharmacy operations in hospitals and retail pharmacy settings.
Training may include:
• Medication preparation and safety
• Pharmacy calculations
• Inventory and prescription management
• Pharmacy law and regulations