Get on the Fast Track: How Missouri’s Grant Program Can Help You Launch a Career in Healthcare — Tuition-Free
The healthcare industry continues to face a growing demand for trained professionals, especially in vital support roles like Certified Medical Assistants (CMA) and Phlebotomy Technicians. As hospitals, clinics, and community health providers expand their services, the need for skilled, compassionate, and certified individuals is greater than ever.
At Me 2 You Career Academy, we’ve long understood the critical role that front-line healthcare workers play in keeping our communities healthy. Our mission has always been to provide students with quality training, hands-on experience, and direct pathways to employment in the medical field. Now, thanks to a new statewide initiative, that journey just got even more accessible.
Introducing the Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant
We're excited to share that eligible students can now apply for the Missouri Fast Track Workforce Incentive Grant, which provides full coverage of tuition, fees, tools, and uniforms for high-demand career programs like those offered at Me 2 You Career Academy.
This is more than financial aid — it’s a launchpad into a stable, in-demand career.
Why This Matters: Industry Insight
Across the country and especially here in Missouri, healthcare employers are actively hiring for roles that don’t require a four-year degree but do require quality training. Positions like Certified Medical Assistants and Phlebotomists are expected to grow significantly over the next decade, driven by an aging population and expanded access to healthcare services.
Yet many aspiring professionals face a major barrier: the cost of education. That’s where Fast Track comes in.
What the Grant Covers
Qualified students can receive funding for:
Full Tuition
School Fees
Uniforms
Tools & Supplies
This program removes the financial obstacles and allows students to focus fully on their training and certification.
Why Choose Me 2 You Career Academy?
At Me 2 You, we’re not just a school — we’re a community-driven career academy known for producing job-ready professionals who make a difference from day one.
Under the leadership of CEO Chickoiyah Brown, a certified CCMA, CMAA, and CPT herself, we’ve become a trusted name in workforce education across the Kansas City region. Our instructors are industry-experienced, and our programs are designed to deliver real skills, real credentials, and real results.
Our graduates have gone on to work in leading healthcare facilities, and we’re proud of our track record in helping students enter the workforce quickly — often with job offers in hand before graduation.
Grant Eligibility Snapshot
To qualify for the Fast Track Workforce Grant, you must:
Be a Missouri resident
Be at least 25 years old OR not have attended school in the past 2 years
Be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
Have an adjusted gross income of $40,000 or less (single) or $80,000 or less (married)
Have not earned a bachelor’s degree
Plan to enroll in an eligible program (like ours!)
File the FAFSA, if required
How to Apply
Before applying through the State Financial Aid Portal, you’ll need to submit the following documents to us:
A copy of your photo ID
Your most recent 1040 tax return
Proof of Missouri residency (utility bill, lease, etc.)
📧 Email your documents to info@me2youcareeracademy.com
📍 Or bring them to our office: 9808 E 66th Terrace, Raytown, MO 64133
Once verified, our team will guide you step-by-step through the next phase of your application.
Take the First Step Today
The path to a better career, better income, and better future is just a few clicks away. If you’ve been waiting for the right time — this is it.
Call us at 816-326-8500 if you have any questions or want to speak with an advisor.
Let Me 2 You Career Academy help you get on the Fast Track to a successful career in healthcare.
