I’ve been unemployed for the past 2-3 months and I’m planning to use this time wisely by getting certified in a new field. I qualify for a $4,000 Pell grant, so I’m looking for options that fit within that budget. I’m particularly interested in the psychology or social services area rather than anything medical. Here are some of the certifications I’m considering: - Social Service Assistant AAS for $4,597 - Sterile Processing Tech for $4,000 - Clinical Medical Assistant for $4,000 - Medical Billing and Coding with Medical Administrative Certificate for $4,000 - Patient Care Tech for $4,000 - Phlebotomy Tech for $2,000 (but I have shaky hands) - EKG Tech for $2,000 I have some neck issues, so I want to avoid anything too physically demanding. I’d love to hear from anyone who has gotten certified in something that significantly improved their career prospects. And yes, I hope to return to school eventually!