A Miami school, making dreams a reality since 2007
Genesis Vocational Institute trains students to become entry-level healthcare professionals in careers that are in high demand — improving employability and inspiring lifelong career growth.
Our mission
To train students to become entry-level professionals in careers that are in high demand, improving employability and inspiring lifelong career growth — and, in doing so, improving the quality of life of the people in our community.
Our philosophy
Hands-on training that gives the industries we serve skilled workers who are ready, on day one, to engage in a career in high demand.
Our story
Founded in October 2007 and welcoming its first students in 2009, Genesis Vocational Institute was built by owners with a decade of experience teaching adult learners. Nearly two decades later, that focus hasn't changed: short, practical programs that turn a few months of study into a real, working career.
Recognized, licensed and approved
Genesis holds the accreditation, license and program approvals that matter — so your diploma is backed by real oversight and your certifications are recognized by employers.
This is our official ACCSC certificate — the same nationally recognized accreditation the U.S. Department of Education relies on. Alongside it, our 2026 Business Rate “Best of” award, powered by our students’ Google reviews.
- ACCSC School #
- M072794
- Accredited
- 6 years
Accredited by ACCSC
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges — School #M072794. Accredited for 6 years.
Licensed by the Florida CIE
Commission for Independent Education, Florida Dept. of Education — License #3805.
Florida Board of Nursing
Approved to offer the Nursing Assistant program — License #CNAP1835.
NHA National Testing Site
National Healthcareer Association — test site #FL 115 for national certifications.
MedCA & ARMA / AMT
Approved testing center and program approvals for medical assistant and allied-health certifications.
MyCAA Approved
Approved for the Dept. of Defense Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts program.
A note on financial aid: Genesis Vocational Institute does not participate in federal Title IV student aid, and instead offers flexible payment plans and accepts MyCAA and Vocational Rehabilitation. See Admissions for details.
Leadership
Adriana Francese
President & Campus Director
Leads Genesis with a mission to serve students and the Miami community.
Elier Tinoco, ARNP
Director of Education
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (MSN, BSN — Florida International University) guiding academic quality.
Our campus
In the heart of Miami, our spacious, air-conditioned campus offers five classrooms and three fully-equipped labs across roughly 4,800 square feet — ADA-accessible, close to public transit, with plenty of free parking.
Taught in English & Spanish
To serve our community, many courses are taught in both English and Spanish — so language is never a barrier to your success.
Ready to begin?
Your new healthcare career could start with one phone call. Talk to our admissions team about the program that fits you — in English or Spanish.