Share | | | | |
  • Go

Section Menu

 

Train Your Employees

 

 

         Education and Training Programs          

 

  • Explore Education & Training Programs
    Learn about education and training programs of study offered in the State of Illinois. This search provides information on program overviews, admission requirements, recommended preparatory classes, and more.
  • Search Education & Training Programs
    Find information on education and training programs by program keyword, program category, degree type, and within a radius of a specified zip code.
  • Schools List
    Find information on Illinois Schools by program cluster. This search provides information on location and contact information, degrees offered, in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees, types of financial aid available, services offered, and much more.

Incentives


 

External Address (Url)
 Flash Animation1
To control the size of the flash movie, you can use the property window and replace the description with the width and height in parenthesis. For ex (300, 400)

Make this website talk:Browse Aloud logo

  • Get Local Information

    Change zip code to view other local promos on this and other pages.

    :     

  • Local Interest
    Creating Futures Program Offers Free Online Information Technology Training
    The CompTIA Educational Foundation offers free online technology training and certification to individuals with disabilities through its Creating Futures Program.  The training and certification is to benefit individuals who are unable to afford training to gain the skills and certification to pursue a career in the information technology field.

    The program includes career prep, education, certification, and skill validation to produce properly skilled, diverse workers for the latest, in-demand jobs and placement.  Program participants have access to online training, mentoring services, practice exams, and certification vouchers 24-hours per day.  The Creating Futures Program offers individuals the opportunity to train towards a number of certifications:

    -CompTIA A +
    -CompTIA Network +
    -CompTIA Server +
    -CompTIA Security +

    It is recommended that the individuals have basic computer knowledge in the following areas:

    -computer hardware and software
    -using operating systems
    -work processing, spreadsheet, presentation software functions
    -networks and the Internet
    -electronic mail
    -using the Internet

    For more information regarding the Creating Futures Program, or to apply, visit www.comptia-ef.org External link opens in a new window.  All candidate applications are screened to determine eligibility and selected applicants will be notifiied via e-mail.

  • Application for Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Funding
    POET Logo

    "The Cook County President's Office of Employment Training has released a Request For Proposal (RFP) to provide Workforce Investment Act services for Adults, Dislocated Workers, and Youth. The application documents are available and the closing date for submissions is June 6, 2008 until 4:30 p.m."

    Bidder's Flyer
    Frequently Asked Questions
    Adult/Dislocated Worker RFP
    Adult/Dislocated Worker RFP Forms
    In-School Youth RFP
    In-School Youth RFP Forms
    Out-of-School Youth RFP
    Out-of-School Youth RFP Forms
    TA Letter




  • Are you looking for a service that may pay for your employees training costs?
    City of Chicago TIFWorks Logo Then check out TIFWorks!  TIFWorks funds eligible businesses for training related to new product lines, equipment upgrades, English as a Second Language and more!  For more information, visit the City of Chicago's TIFWorks External link opens in a new window website.

  • Statewide Interest
    Connect to disabilityworks
    disability works logo disabilityworks increases employment opportunities for people with disabilities throughout Illinois by connecting employers, people with disabilities, and disability/employment service providers.

    Now available on the disabilityworks site is a Service Provider Quick Search. External link opens in a new window You can easily search for service providers that provide job placement and career counseling services using a searchable service provider database.

    For more information and to create an account visit the disabilityworks External link opens in a new window website.

  • Illinois Energy Conservation Code Training
    Click here to learn more about Illinois Energy Conservation Code Training Illinois Energy Conservation Code Training is designed to prepare the building, construction and regulatory communities throughout Illinois for the adoption of the 2000 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC). This new Law requires all new commercial construction for which a building permit application is received by a municipality or county to follow a comprehensive statewide energy conservation code. Renovations, alterations, additions, and repairs to most existing commercial buildings must follow the Illinois Energy Conservation Code.  Visit the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity web site to learn more External link opens in a new window.

  • Looking for Free Online Courses to Improve your Computer Skills?
    GCF logo

    If you answered Yes to the above question, then take a look at the Goodwill Community Foundation (GCF) Global Learning website.  Sponsored by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACT), Global Learning offers free online tutorials covering the basics of computers, the Internet, Microsoft Office and life skills.  GCF Global Learning also offers free online classes covering Microsoft Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

    For more information and to access this free online site, visit the Goodwill Community Foundation (GCF) Global Learning External link opens in a new windowweb site.


  • Need a tool to help you better understand labor market, workforce, and career information?
    I*Compass is an on-line training tool that will help you better understand and use workforce, labor market, and career information

    Then take a look at this self-paced, on-line training course that is designed to help you in understanding and using the trio of Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) economy related web sites.

    This on-line course will cover information and use of the Workforce Information Center (WIC), Career Resources (ICRN), and Labor Market Information (LMI Source) state resources.

    For more information and to start using a tool designed just for you, visit the IDES I*Compass External link opens in a new windowweb site. 


  • Workshops to Assist in Understanding Unemployment Insurance Claims, or Employer Dynamics
    link opens in new window

    View the state-wide listing of Employer Workshops and Business Expos provided through the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES).

    To find a workshop in your area, visit the Employer Workshops and Business Expos External link opens in a new window website.

values: no - before after

Footer

Copyright © 2006 - 2010 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

Illinois workNet Centers are an equal opportunity employer/program. At Illinois workNet Centers, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. All voice telephone numbers on this website may be reached by persons using TTY/TDD equipment by calling TTY (800) 785-6055 or 711.