Stepful

Company History

Stepful, formerly known as Aja and The Aja School, is based in New York, NY, USA. The company has undergone rebranding to its current name, Stepful. Stepful participated in the Y-Combinator S21 batch, positioning itself as an innovator within the education sector. The organization operates in the United States and Canada, focusing primarily on providing online training programs for medical assistants and pharmacy technicians.

Services

Stepful offers online training programs designed to be completed in four months, aimed at certifying individuals as medical assistants or pharmacy technicians. Both programs include significant practical experience, with 80 clinical hours for medical assistant training and 160 clinical hours for pharmacy technician training. The company also offers job coaching services, which help graduates secure full-time roles in the medical field. A standout feature is their money-back guarantee under certain conditions if graduates do not receive a full-time healthcare job offer within six months.

Training Programs

Stepful's training programs are 100% online with in-person internships arranged through partnerships. Tuition encompasses online instructor-led classes on Zoom, access to an online classroom with practice quizzes and flashcards, certification exam prep, and dedicated 1:1 coaching for job placement. The medical assistant program specifically requires a government-issued ID, a high school or GED diploma, and a stable internet connection for enrollment. The courses prepare students for National Healthcareer Association certifications, and graduates are eligible to work in almost every US state.

Industry Partnerships

Stepful partners with the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), allowing graduates to take NHA certifications upon program completion. They also collaborate with various clinics nationwide to provide in-person internships, ensuring practical experience for their students. Graduates have gone on to work at notable healthcare organizations such as CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, New York-Presbyterian Hospital, and Northwell Health. The program's comprehensive support includes a money-back guarantee, provided graduates meet certain criteria.

Job Placement and Career Support

Stepful helps graduates who complete their programs and pass the National Healthcareer certification exams find healthcare jobs in their local communities. The organization offers dedicated 1:1 coaching for job placement and has partnerships with healthcare employers to assist with employment opportunities. Graduates from Stepful programs are eligible for employment in every US state, except Washington and South Carolina, upon certification. The company’s support extends to providing job coaching services and guaranteeing job placement under specific conditions.