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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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  • Facility Maintenance Technicians
    Building maintenance workers keep buildings in good shape. They repair plumbing, electrical fixtures, machinery, and the structure of buildings.
  • Factory Superintendents
    Industrial production managers coordinate resources and activities to produce millions of products every year.
  • Faculty Members
    University and college teachers teach classes, conduct research, and write papers.
  • Fallers and Buckers
    Loggers work in teams to build and repair roads, clear brush, cut and buck trees, and move logs to mills and shipyards.
  • Family and General Practitioners
    Family and general practitioners help people maintain and improve their health.
  • Farm and Home Management Advisors
    Farm and home management advisors teach people how to manage their farms and homes.
  • Farm and Ranch Workers
    Farm and ranch workers help raise crops and livestock for market.
  • Farm Equipment Mechanics
    Farm equipment mechanics make sure that farm machinery operates correctly.
  • Farm Products Buyers
    Buyers and purchasing agents try to buy the best products at the lowest possible prices.
  • Farmers and Farm Managers
    Farmers and farm managers raise crops and livestock for market.
  • Farriers
    Animal caretakers give care to animals at shelters, zoos, kennels, pet shops, stables, aquariums, and research labs.
  • Fashion Designers
    Fashion designers design clothes and accessories for manufacture and sale to the public.
  • Fashion Models
    Models pose for photos, paintings or sculptures, or live audiences.
  • Fast Food Cooks
    Fast food cooks prepare food for customers at fast food restaurants.
  • Fast Food Counter Workers
    Counter attendants work at counters in coffee shops and small restaurants. They also work in cafeterias.
  • Fast Food Restaurant Managers
    Food service worker supervisors direct and oversee the work of staff who prepare and serve food.
  • Fast Food Service Managers
    Restaurant managers plan and direct the activities of places that serve food and beverages.
  • FBI Agents
    Detectives and investigators gather facts and evidence for criminal cases.
  • Fence Builders
    Fence builders construct and repair metal and wooden fences and gates.
  • Field Technicians
    Industrial electronics repairers install, maintain, and fix complex electronic equipment.
  • File Clerks
    File clerks classify, store, find, and update information.
  • Filling Machine Operators
    Packaging and filling machine operators run machines to produce or wrap products.
  • Filling Station Attendants
    Service station attendants sell fuel and clean windshields. They also provide basic automotive services.
  • Film and Video Editors
    Film and video editors use editing equipment to remove unwanted parts of a film or video. They reassemble the best parts so that the film is entertaining and interesting.
  • Film Lab Technicians
    Photograph processing workers develop film and make prints or slides.
  • Film Projector Operators
    Movie projectionists set up and operate projectors, lights, and sound equipment to show films to audiences.
  • Filtration 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.
  • Financial Aid Administrators
    College and university administrators manage the business affairs and student services of colleges.
  • Financial Aid Counselors
    Financial counselors explain funding options to students or teach money management skills to clients.
  • Financial Analysts
    Financial analysts collect, analyze, and interpret financial information.
  • Financial Counselors
    Financial counselors explain funding options to students or teach money management skills to clients.
  • Financial Examiners
    Financial examiners analyze the finances of organizations to make sure they comply with laws and regulations.
  • Financial Managers
    Financial managers take care of the budgets and investments for companies.
  • Financial Planners
    Financial counselors explain funding options to students or teach money management skills to clients.
  • Financial Planners - Securities Salespeople
    Securities salespeople buy and sell securities or offer financial services.
  • Financial Services Sales Agents
    Securities salespeople buy and sell securities or offer financial services.
  • Fine Artists
    Fine artists create works of art to communicate ideas, thoughts, or feelings.
  • Finish Carpenters
    Carpenters cut, fit, and assemble wood and other materials to construct buildings.
  • Fire Fighters
    Fire fighters put out fires and rescue people who are in danger.
  • Fire Inspectors
    Fire inspectors inspect buildings to detect fire hazards.
  • Fire Investigators
    Fire investigators determine the origin and causes of fires.
  • Fiscal Agents
    Budget analysts help prepare and manage budgets.
  • Fiscal Officers
    Budget analysts help prepare and manage budgets.
  • Fish and Game Wardens
    Fish and game wardens enforce the laws that protect fish and wildlife.
  • Fish and Wildlife Managers
    Fish and game wardens enforce the laws that protect fish and wildlife.
  • Fishers
    Commercial fishers catch ocean fish and other marine life using nets, hooks, and traps.
  • Fishing Guides
    Recreation guides organize and conduct hunting, fishing, rafting, or similar trips in scenic and wilderness areas.
  • Fitness Specialists
    Athletic trainers help prevent and treat injuries in people who are physically active.
  • Fitness Trainers and Aerobics Instructors
    Fitness trainers and aerobics instructors help people get in shape. They teach aerobics classes or set up individual training programs.
  • Flaggers
    Crossing guards direct the movement of walkers and drivers at street intersections and construction sites.
  • Flight Attendants
    Flight attendants keep airline passengers safe and comfortable.
  • Flight Dispatchers
    Air traffic controllers coordinate air flights to make sure that pilots and passengers travel safely.
  • Flight Engineers
    Airplane pilots fly aircraft used to transport people and cargo.
  • Flight Navigators
    Airplane pilots fly aircraft used to transport people and cargo.
  • Flight Service Specialists
    Air traffic controllers coordinate air flights to make sure that pilots and passengers travel safely.
  • Floor and Carpet Layers
    Floor and carpet layers install carpet, linoleum, and other floor coverings in homes or buildings.
  • Floor Sanding Machine Operators
    Floor sanding machine operators sand wood floors to finish them.
  • Floor Surfacers
    Floor sanding machine operators sand wood floors to finish them.
  • Floral Designers
    Floral designers cut and arrange live, dried, and artificial flowers and plants.
  • Florists
    Floral designers cut and arrange live, dried, and artificial flowers and plants.
  • Flower Arrangers
    Floral designers cut and arrange live, dried, and artificial flowers and plants.
  • Food and Beverage Managers
    Hotel and motel managers make sure guests receive good service.
  • Food Preparation Workers
    Food preparation workers get food ready for cooking or serving.
  • Food Processing Workers
    Food processing workers prepare raw food items and combine ingredients to make food products.
  • Food Scientists
    Food scientists conduct research to develop and improve food products that are healthy, safe, and appealing.
  • Food Servers
    Waiters and waitresses serve food in restaurants and other dining establishments.
  • Food Service Managers
    Restaurant managers plan and direct the activities of places that serve food and beverages.
  • Food Service Worker Supervisors
    Food service worker supervisors direct and oversee the work of staff who prepare and serve food.
  • Foot Doctors
    Podiatrists diagnose and treat disorders and injuries of the foot and lower leg.
  • Football Players
    Professional athletes compete in athletic events as members of a team or as individuals.
  • Forecasters
    Meteorologists study the earth's atmosphere and the ways it affects our environment. Many of them forecast the weather.
  • Foreign Language Interpreters and Translators
    Interpreters and translators convert spoken or written words from one language into another.
  • Foreign Service Officers (Emerging)
    Foreign Service Officers represent the United States throughout the world. They help Americans who live or travel abroad and help promote American foreign policy. Some work to support American business interests.
  • Forensic Pathologists
    Coroners work to find the cause of deaths that are accidental, violent, or unexplained.
  • Forensic Science Technicians
    Forensic science technicians study physical evidence in order to solve crimes.
  • Forest Fire Fighters
    Fire fighters put out fires and rescue people who are in danger.
  • Foresters
    Foresters manage, use, and help protect forests and other natural resources.
  • Forestry Technicians
    Forestry technicians help develop and protect forests.
  • Forklift Operators
    Forklift operators use tractors to lift and move heavy loads of materials.
  • Freight Handlers
    Freight handlers move materials from one spot to another, such as into and out of trucks.
  • Freight Inspectors
    Transportation inspectors enforce safety rules that protect people and cargo. They inspect equipment and services and investigate accidents.
  • Front Desk Clerks
    Hotel desk clerks perform a variety of services for hotel guests.
  • Front Office Managers
    Hotel and motel managers make sure guests receive good service.
  • Fry Cooks
    Short-order cooks prepare food in restaurants that emphasize fast service.
  • Fuels Engineers
    Chemical engineers solve problems that involve using or making chemicals.
  • Fumigators
    Pest control workers use chemicals and other methods to destroy or repel bugs and rodents.
  • Funeral Attendants
    Funeral attendants assist mourners and funeral directors during wakes and funerals.
  • Funeral Directors
    Funeral directors provide an important service in times of sadness and loss. They organize and direct funeral services.
  • Furniture Finishers
    Furniture finishers sand, stain, and finish new or repaired furniture.

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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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