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Training iconOne of the first steps in deciding on which educational institution to attend is to evaluate the institution and its programs to determine if it fits your education needs.  Illinois has over 600 educational institutions, including:
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Learn about training programs and their requirements to:

  • Find where training programs are offered
  • Figure out the time necessary to complete training
  • Estimate the cost of completing the program

To get started with your Illinois Schools search, use the options below.

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.

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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 lab/activity fees, types of financial aid available, services offered, and much more. Be sure to note the amount of time required to complete training programs.

You may also want to visit Explore Job Information to review typical job responsibilities, skills, and trends that are associated with a specific occupation.  This will help you understand what institutions may provide the best educational path for you to achieve your academic and professional goals.

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  • 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

  • Youth Services Providers

    Workforce Investment Act programs are offered to youth between the ages of 14-21. Youth services providers offer programs to assist young people in reaching individual academic goals (high school diploma recovery or GED) and developing basic job skills as they make the transition from being older youth to young adults. All WIA services for youth are offered at no cost to the participant.

    All Local Workforce Area’s have at least one provider of services to this group of people. The statewide WIA Youth Services Providers List gives the provider’s name, contact info, city in which the provider is located, and a brief listing of the services provided. Click here to see the list of Youth Service Providers


  • Illinois Hire the Future
    Illinois Hire the Future (IHTF), a program designed to help students between the ages of 16 and 21 find a full-time summer job or a part-time year round job.

    For further information and to see if you qualify visit the Illinois Hire the Future External link opens in a new windowwebsite.

  • Looking for an Apprenticeship Program but cannot find a Program Sponsor?
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    Then access this searchable database provided through the US Department of Labor's (DOL) Office of Apprenticeship.  Programs offered in the State of Illinois are listed by county, trade, and participating employers.

    To find out more about apprenticeship programs and their sponsors in the State of Illinois, visit the DOL Office of Apprenticeship External link opens in a new windowweb site.


  • Why you should attend a Community College in Illinois
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    There are 48 community colleges in Illinois offering diverse programs that help you get the job and pay you want.

    Some of the benefits of attending a community college include: quality instruction and support services, diverse programs, smaller class sizes, accessible and affordable, and more than 10,000 community college courses can be transferred statewide.

    To find out more how the Illinois Community College System can assist you, visit the Illinois Community College Board External link opens in a new window website.

     

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