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2026 Cinterests - Career Exploration & Training Cohort

Discover Your Strengths. Design Your Next Steps.

An interactive career exploration and opportunity-building program with live sessions, practical tools, and self-paced learning to help you move forward with clarity.

WORKSHOPS

Weekly sessions

BLENDED

In-person & virtual sessions

Fall 2026

Sept - Oct

COMPLIMENTARY

Scholarship-based

See What Cinterests Can Help You Achieve

Uncover your strengths, gain in-demand skills, and explore career paths with interactive tools and valuable connections.

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See If You Relate

Ready for a new career direction?

Discover opportunities that align with your skills, interests, and goals.

Interested in entrepreneurship or leadership?

Discover ways to lead, innovate, and build a successful business or team.

Looking for your next step?

Find your next step with clarity and confidence.

Seeking practical tools and a supportive community?

Access actionable resources and connect with peers who share your goals.

Ready to take action?

Join, reflect, and make meaningful progress toward your goals.

Clarity. Confidence. Creativity.

Discover your strengths, boost your confidence, and unlock your creativity. Get practical tools and expert guidance to make smart decisions, overcome challenges, and achieve your personal and professional goals.

CLARITY

Discover what true alignment looks like for you. By connecting your natural talents, interests, and core values, you'll gain the self-knowledge and confidence needed to map out your next best career moves.

CONFIDENCE

Find your voice and take charge of your story. Gain the confidence and tools to express your goals, overcome self-doubt, and move forward with purpose in your career.

CREATIVITY

Reimagine your career potential by bringing entrepreneurial drive to your journey and learning through real-world experiences. Gain the curiosity and adaptability to design a path that’s uniquely yours.

What You’ll Experience with Cinterests

Discover hands-on learning, real-world connections, and the tools to confidently shape your unique career path.

DISCOVER YOURSELF

Clarity

Gain a clear understanding of your interests, strengths, values, and what matters most to you.

EXPLORE POSSIBILITIES

Exploration

Connect what you learn about yourself to career paths, education options, and new opportunities worth exploring.

BUILD CONFIDENCE

Confidence

Strengthen your ability to communicate your strengths, make informed choices, and navigate career decisions.

THINK CREATIVELY

Creativity

Look beyond the obvious and discover new ways your interests, skills, and experiences can come together.

TAKE NEXT STEP

Action

Turn reflection and exploration into practical actions you can continue building on long after Cinterests.

What You’ll Get

Ikigai Reflection

Uncover what you enjoy, what you value, and how your strengths connect to meaningful opportunities.

Truity Assessment

Gain fresh insights into your interests, preferences, and personality to find career paths that fit you.

Thinkific Course

Access guided lessons, activities, and resources to support your career exploration at your own pace.

Online Community

Connect with peers and facilitators to share ideas, ask questions, and learn from diverse perspectives.

Digital Workbook

Reflect, complete discovery exercises, compare possibilities, and turn your insights into practical next steps.

Facility Tours

Visit real workplaces, meet professionals, and see how different careers and environments come to life.

Participant Testimonials

Hear firsthand from participants as they share their stories of growth and the positive impact Cinterests has had on their lives.

Eligibility, Schedule & Commitment

Who can apply?

No experience required—built for job seekers, career changers, and first-time applicants.

IN-PERSON

Thursdays | 6:30–7:30 PM | September 17 – October 15 at Lorain County Urban League. Plus self-paced LMS course.

VIRTUAL

Weekly MS Teams workshops. Schedule pending. Plus self-paced LMS course.

Claim Your Seat!

Cohort scholarships are available. Apply now to claim your complimentary seat in the upcoming cohort.

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Frequently
Asked Questions

Get answers to the most common questions about the Cinterests program—covering course content, eligibility, schedule, registration, and more.
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Cinterests LMS access is $39.99. However, many participants receive full or partial scholarships through sponsors and community partners, depending on the cohort. Scholarship availability and enrollment instructions are provided to eligible applicants. For more details on scholarships email denixon@ineducationonline.org. 

Cinterests is open to anyone age 16 and older—including high school and college students, working adults, job seekers, and those considering a career change. There are no geographic restrictions. Participants must complete the online application, attend scheduled sessions, and complete the self-paced LMS activities.

Not at all. Cinterest is designed for people who are exploring their first direction, reconsidering their current path, or simply looking for a better fit. You do not need to have the answer before you begin—the program helps you build clarity through self-discovery, career exploration, and practical next steps.

Cinteresst is typically offered as a hybrid experience, combining live in-person and/or virtual sessions with a self-paced LMS course, online community, career exploration activities, and optional workplace experiences. Participants should have access to a computer and reliable internet connection.

Plan for approximately 2–3 hours per week. This usually includes a live session plus self-paced LMS activities, reflection, and career exploration work. Live session attendance is strongly recommended, as discussions and workshops complement—but do not repeat—the online course.

Not at all. Cinterest is designed for people who are exploring their first direction, reconsidering their current path, or simply looking for a better fit. You do not need to have the answer before you begin—the program helps you build clarity through self-discovery, career exploration, and practical next steps.

Facility tours are optional but highly recommended. They offer opportunities to visit real workplaces, meet professionals, explore different career environments, and see how organizations operate firsthand. Tour locations vary by cohort. When group transportation is provided, participants are responsible for getting to the meeting point, and iN Education coordinates transportation to and from the site.

No. Cinterest is a career exploration and development program, not a job placement service. Our goal is to help you better understand your strengths, interests, values, and possibilities so you can make more informed decisions about education, employment, or your next career move.

We encourage participants to attend all scheduled live sessions because the discussions and workshop activities add to the self-paced course experience. If you need to miss a session, let the program team know and continue with your LMS activities so you can stay engaged and on track.

You’ll receive immediate confirmation that your application was received. Applications are reviewed based on eligibility and available cohort capacity. Selected participants will receive an acceptance email with next steps, including instructions for creating a Thinkific account to access the LMS course and online community.

Ready to Take Your Next Step?

Join our upcoming Cinterest Career Exploration & Training Cohort to discover your strengths, explore new career possibilities, and build a clearer direction for what comes next.