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Use one of the search options below to find education and training programs offered by public community colleges and universities and private colleges and universities to include: technical and vocational schools; trade schools; art and design schools, and more.  Choose either Option 1 - to search an education or training program by occupational keyword, Option 2 - to search an education or training program by career area, or Option 3 - to search an education or training program by alphabetical listing.  After an education or training program is selected, a menu specific to the education or training program will be displayed on the left under Explore Education & Training Programs.

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  • Waiters and Waitresses
    Waiters and waitresses serve food in restaurants and other dining establishments.
  • Wallpaper Hangers
    Wallpaper hangers apply wall coverings to decorate and protect walls.
  • Wardens, Fish and Game
    Fish and game wardens enforce the laws that protect fish and wildlife.
  • Wardrobe Specialists
    Costume and wardrobe specialists design outfits for actors. These costumes express a certain time, place, or mood.
  • Watch Repairers
    Watch repairers test, adjust, repair, and clean watches, clocks, and other timepieces.
  • Water Treatment Plant Operators
    Water treatment plant operators treat water so that it is safe to drink. Wastewater treatment plant operators remove pollutants from wastewater so it is safe to return to the environment.
  • Weather Forecasters
    Meteorologists study the earth's atmosphere and the ways it affects our environment. Many of them forecast the weather.
  • Weather Reporter
    News reporters write and report news stories for newspaper, radio, or television.
  • Web Developers
    Web developers design, build, edit, and repair websites and web pages. They design the look and feel of a web page and write computer code.
  • Wedding Planners (Emerging)
    Wedding planners work with couples who are about to be married. A wedding planner helps couples organize and coordinate the events of their wedding day.
  • Welders and Solderers
    Welders and solderers use heat to permanently join pieces of metal.
  • Welding and Soldering Machine Operators
    Welding and soldering machine operators run machines that join pieces of metal.
  • Well Drillers
    Construction and well drillers use equipment to drill holes in the earth to take samples or to insert pipes.
  • Wellhead Pumpers
    Pump operators control the transport of oil and natural gas between wells and storage tanks.
  • Wholesale Buyers
    Buyers and purchasing agents try to buy the best products at the lowest possible prices.
  • Wildlife Officers
    Fish and game wardens enforce the laws that protect fish and wildlife.
  • Winch Operators
    Hoist and winch operators control cables, cages, and platforms used to move materials from place to place on a job site or in a factory.
  • Wind Turbine Technicians (Emerging)
    Wind turbine technicians assemble, maintain, and repair wind turbines used in energy generation.
  • Window Displayers
    Merchandise displayers plan and build displays in windows, retail stores, and at trade shows.
  • Window Installers
    Glaziers install windows and mirrors in homes and other buildings. They may install new glass or repair broken panes.
  • Windshield Repairers
    Auto glass installers repair or replace damaged windshields and windows.
  • Winemakers (Emerging)
    Winemakers oversee the fermenting and bottling of several types of wine. They generally also supervise the harvest of the grapes.
  • Wood Machinists
    Sawing machine operators run machines that turn logs into lumber.
  • Woodworking Machine Operators
    Woodworking machine operators cut and shape raw wood to make products.
  • Word Processors
    Typists and word processors prepare documents and other print materials using computer software.
  • Writers
    Writers use words to express thoughts and interpret information.
  • Writers, Technical
    Technical writers put scientific or technical information into language that is easy for others to understand.

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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 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
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    "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."

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    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
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  • 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
    Job Corps: education and training programs for young adults.
    Job Corps Logo 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? External link opens in a new window

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