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Illinois Schools

One 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:
  • Public Community Colleges and Universities
  • Private Colleges, Universities and Graduate Schools
  • Private Business/Commercial Schools
  • Private Vocational Trade Schools
  • Private Art/Design Schools
  • Private Allied Health/Hospital Schools
  • Private Cosmetology/Barber Schools
  • Private Flight Schools
  • Other Private Vocational Schools

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.

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.


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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Local/State Information

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Enter a zip code to view local and statewide promos under this section. Local promos are blue and statewide promos are orange.

   

Illinois Fastest Growing Jobs

Illinois High Growth Industries Learn about, connect to training, and find jobs in Illinois' High-Growth Industries.

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. Where do I sign up? Link opens in a new window

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 windowwebsite.

 

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