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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.  When choosing a training program, review the job market for that career, also known as labor market informationLink opens in a new window. To find Illinois occupations with the most openings each year click here.External link opens in a new window

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  • Ecologists
    Biologists study plants, animals, and the environments they live in.
  • Economic Geographers
    Geographers study physical and cultural characteristics of a given area.
  • Economists
    Economists study laws and market forces to understand and predict changes in business cycles.
  • Editors
    Editors select and prepare written material for newspapers, magazines, and books.
  • Education Administrators
    Education administrators are in charge of schools and school districts.
  • Educators
    High school teachers teach specific subjects to students who are between 14 and 18 years old.
  • EKG Technicians
    Cardiovascular technologists and technicians help doctors identify and treat cardiac (heart) and vascular (blood vessel) problems.
  • Electric Motor Repairers
    Electric motor repairers maintain and repair electric motors.
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineers
    Electrical and electronics engineers design, develop, test, and maintain electrical and electronic equipment.
  • Electrician Helpers
    Electrician helpers assist electricians as they install and maintain electrical systems.
  • Electricians
    Electricians install, test, and maintain electrical systems.
  • Electrocardiograph Technicians
    Cardiovascular technologists and technicians help doctors identify and treat cardiac (heart) and vascular (blood vessel) problems.
  • Electronic Engineering Technicians
    Engineering technicians design, test, and assess products to improve them.
  • Electronics Engineers
    Electrical and electronics engineers design, develop, test, and maintain electrical and electronic equipment.
  • Elementary School Principals
    Education administrators are in charge of schools and school districts.
  • Elementary School Teachers
    Elementary school teachers work in public and private schools. They instruct children in grades one through six.
  • Elevator Installers and Repairers
    Elevator installers and repairers assemble and maintain elevators.
  • Elevator Mechanics
    Elevator installers and repairers assemble and maintain elevators.
  • Eligibility Workers
    Government benefits interviewers help determine if people qualify for government assistance.
  • Embalmers
    Embalmers provide an important service in times of sadness and loss. They make sure that a deceased body is cleaned, preserved, and made presentable for funeral rites.
  • Emergency Management Specialists
    Emergency management specialists plan and coordinate plans to respond to natural, wartime, and technological disasters.
  • Emergency Medical Technicians
    Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) give care to ill or injured people. If patients need more care, EMTs drive them to medical facilities.
  • Emergency Service Dispatchers
    Dispatchers coordinate the movement of workers and motor vehicles.
  • Employee Training Specialists
    Employee training specialists plan and organize instructional activities.
  • Employment Interviewers
    Employment interviewers help job seekers find jobs. They also help employers find qualified employees.
  • Employment Managers
    Human resources managers plan and direct policies about employees.
  • Employment Recruiters
    Employment recruiters search for and screen promising job applicants.
  • EMTs
    Emergency medical technicians (EMTs) give care to ill or injured people. If patients need more care, EMTs drive them to medical facilities.
  • Energy Auditors (Emerging)
    Energy auditors evaluate energy use patterns. They look at both homes and commercial buildings, and recommend ways buildings can use less energy.
  • Engineering Geologists
    Geologists and geophysicists study the earth's interior and exterior.
  • Engineering Managers
    Engineering managers plan and design new products and systems.
  • Engineering Technicians
    Engineering technicians design, test, and assess products to improve them.
  • Engineers, Ship
    Ship engineers operate engines and other equipment on many types of ships.
  • Engineers, Train
    Locomotive engineers run trains that carry cargo and passengers.
  • Entertainers
    Actors portray characters in front of live audiences, cameras, or both.
  • Environmental Compliance Officers
    Compliance officers and inspectors enforce rules that protect the public.
  • Environmental Engineering Technicians (Emerging)
    Environmental engineering technicians survey effects of pollution on the environment. They report their findings using charts and graphs.
  • Environmental Engineers
    Environmental engineers create solutions to environmental problems affecting the welfare of humans and nature.
  • Environmental Planners
    Landscape architects design and plan outdoor areas for use and beauty.
  • Environmental Scientists
    Environmental scientists study problems in the natural world that affect the health of living things.
  • Environmental Technicians
    Science technicians conduct tests and experiments to assist scientists.
  • Epidemiologists
    Medical scientists conduct research to find causes of and treatments for disease.
  • Equal Opportunity Officers
    Compliance officers and inspectors enforce rules that protect the public.
  • Equipment Operators
    Crane and tower operators use machinery to lift and move heavy loads.
  • Equipment Operators, Chemical
    Chemical equipment operators control equipment that processes chemicals.
  • Equipment Rental Clerks
    Counter and rental clerks rent items such as tools or vehicles to customers.
  • Escrow Officers
    Loan officers evaluate applicants' financial backgrounds. They decide whether applicants will receive loans.
  • Estheticians
    Skin care specialists clean and care for clients’ skin. They also remove unwanted hair and apply makeup.
  • Examiners, Insurance
    Insurance adjusters and examiners decide how much to pay on insurance claims.
  • Executive Chefs
    Chefs and dinner cooks measure, mix, and cook food according to recipes.
  • Executive Housekeepers
    Hotel and motel managers make sure guests receive good service.
  • Executive Secretaries
    Executive secretaries assist managers and direct office activities.
  • Exercise Physiologists (Emerging)
    Exercise physiologists use physical activity to treat people who are ill. They also help healthy people improve or maintain their fitness or performance.
  • Exhibit Designers
    Set designers determine what furnishings are needed to represent a time period. Exhibit designers create displays to give information.
  • Expediting Clerks
    Production and planning clerks keep the flow of work and materials running smoothly.
  • Explosives Workers
    Explosives workers use explosive devices to demolish rock or structures.
  • Extension Agents
    Farm and home management advisors teach people how to manage their farms and homes.
  • Exterminators
    Pest control workers use chemicals and other methods to destroy or repel bugs and rodents.
  • Extractive Workers
    Material moving machine operators use machines to move earth, mining products, and other heavy loads.
  • Eye Doctors
    Optometrists examine patients' eyes to diagnose vision problems. They prescribe corrective lenses or other treatments.
  • Eyeglass Makers
    Lens grinders and polishers make lenses for eyeglasses and equipment such as telescopes.

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  • Local Interest

    Do you have what it takes to be a woman in the trades?

    If you are considering this type of employment, then take a moment to see if you have what it takes to work in the skilled trades.

    CHICAGO WOMEN IN TRADES "works to increase the number of women in the skilled trades and other blue collar occupations and to eliminate the barriers that prohibit women from entering and remaining in non-traditional careers."

    For more information on this exciting career path, visit the Chicago Women in Trades External link opens in a new window web site.


  • Looking for assistance in Job Training and Skill Building?

    Then take a look at the City of Chicago's resources for employees and job seekers.  These resources include, skills and job training, recruitment, employment services and more!  To learn more about what services are available to you, visit the City of Chicago's Employee and Job Seekers External link opens in a new windowwebsite.


  • Statewide Interest

    Emerging Jobs in Illinois

  • Illinois Fastest Growing Jobs
    key sectors graphic Locate and learn about  training programs in Illinois' Key Sector Industries External link opens in a new window.

  • 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?
    Registered Apprenticeship Program Logo

    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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