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• 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 .  All candidate applications are screened to determine eligibility and selected applicants will be notifiied via e-mail.
  



• Application for Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Funding

  

  "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?

  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 website.



• Statewide Interest

  Job Corps: education and training programs for young adults.

  Welcome to Job Corps Chicago Region, dedicated to helping youth aged 16 yrs - 24 yrs find success through education and career technical training. Whether you are a student, parent, or employer we invite you to explore this site to learn more about how the Job Corps program can benefit you. The federally funded program serves the entire United States, including the 18 centers in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, Ohio, and Wisconsin, known as the Chicago Region. Click here to learn what can Job Corps Do for You?