# ConsumerChoiceTraining.com

> ConsumerChoiceTraining.com is a free-to-browse catalog and AI career coach ("Susie") that helps people find training that actually pays. It compares state-approved workforce training (Eligible Training Provider List programs), dual-enrollment options, free industry-aligned training and Registered Apprenticeships by cost, duration, wages, return on investment and job outlook. Powered by LER.me.

Key facts (April 2026 data refresh):

- 63,291 training programs from 5,773 providers across 40 U.S. states and the District of Columbia, drawn from 211 indexed state sources.
- 43,382 programs are available for dual enrollment (high school students earning college or credential credit).
- Collections: highest-value ETPL programs; high-quality free training from 150 employer-recognized platforms; stackable credentials; about 4,500 Registered Apprenticeships with U.S. Department of Labor completion-rate information.
- Scores: ROI = BLS median annual wage for the program's occupation ÷ total tuition. Value Score (0–100) = cost (40) + duration (30) + dual enrollment (20) + ROI (30), rescaled. Employability Outlook Score (0–100) = projected 10-year growth (40) + annual openings (40) + workforce size (20).
- Data sources: state ETPL and dual-enrollment sources; U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS May 2024 wages and Employment Projections 2024–2034; U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship data.
- LER.me network (live at https://live.ler.me, October 2026): 320,000+ programs and credentials indexed, 410,000+ verifiable credentials issued, 4.2M+ skills badged, 1M+ U.S. job postings analyzed.
- Browsing is open. Anonymous visitors get 3 chat replies from Susie and 3 full program cards, then sign in with a LER.me account.

## Pages

- [Susie, AI career coach and program catalog](https://www.consumerchoicetraining.com/ccd-app.html): chat or voice coaching plus the searchable catalog of programs by state, industry and program type.
- [About and methodology](https://www.consumerchoicetraining.com/about.html): coverage, data sources, exact scoring formulas and FAQ.

## Related

- [LER.me](https://ler.me): Learning and Employment Records platform that powers the site and issues accounts.
- [Submit a training source](https://help.ler.me/hc/en-us/requests/new?ticket_form_id=50900107907475)
- [Policies](https://help.ler.me/hc/en-us/sections/50178340100243-Policies)