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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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  • Hair Cutters
    Barbers wash and cut customers' hair.
  • Hairdressers
    Hairstylists and cosmetologists wash, cut, color, perm, and style customers' hair. Cosmetologists also apply makeup.
  • Hairstylists
    Barbers wash and cut customers' hair.
  • Hairstylists and Cosmetologists
    Hairstylists and cosmetologists wash, cut, color, perm, and style customers' hair. Cosmetologists also apply makeup.
  • Hardwood Finishers
    Floor sanding machine operators sand wood floors to finish them.
  • Hazardous Material Workers
    Hazardous materials workers remove and dispose of harmful materials.
  • Hazardous Waste Removers
    Hazardous materials workers remove and dispose of harmful materials.
  • Head Hunters
    Employment recruiters search for and screen promising job applicants.
  • Health Educators
    Public health educators plan, direct, and carry out health education programs.
  • Health Information Technicians
    Health information technicians collect, code, and maintain medical information about patients.
  • Health Services Administrators
    Health services administrators plan and direct the delivery of health care.
  • Hearing Aid Fitters
    Speech pathologists and audiologists help people speak more clearly or hear better.
  • Hearing Officers
    Judges and hearing officers review cases and make decisions about them based on the law.
  • Hearing Therapists
    Speech pathologists and audiologists help people speak more clearly or hear better.
  • Hearings Reporters
    Court reporters record official court proceedings using stenotype machines.
  • Heating and Cooling System Mechanics
    Heating and cooling system mechanics install and repair heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems.
  • Heavy Equipment Mechanics
    Heavy equipment mechanics repair and maintain equipment such as graders, backhoes, and loading shovels.
  • Heavy Equipment Operators
    Crane and tower operators use machinery to lift and move heavy loads.
  • Heavy Truck Drivers
    Heavy truck drivers drive large trucks or tractor-trailers to transport goods and materials.
  • Help Desk Technicians
    Computer support specialists help people solve problems with their computer hardware and software.
  • High School Principals
    Education administrators are in charge of schools and school districts.
  • High School Teachers
    High school teachers teach specific subjects to students who are between 14 and 18 years old.
  • Highway Maintenance Workers
    Highway maintenance workers make basic repairs to highways and rural roads.
  • Histology Technicians
    Medical laboratory technicians conduct tests to help detect, diagnose, and treat diseases.
  • Historians
    Historians research, analyze, and explain past events and people.
  • Hoist and 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.
  • Holsters
    Railroad brake, signal, and switch operators take care of railroad tracks and equipment. They put rail cars together for the transport of passengers and freight.
  • Home Attendants
    Home health aides care for elderly, recovering, or patients with disabilities, in their own homes.
  • Home Care Aides
    Personal and home care aides provide services to elderly, disabled, and ill clients so they can live in their own homes.
  • Home Care Providers
    Home health aides care for elderly, recovering, or patients with disabilities, in their own homes.
  • Home Electronic Repairers
    Home electronic repairers fix a variety of electronic equipment.
  • Home Health Aides
    Home health aides care for elderly, recovering, or patients with disabilities, in their own homes.
  • Home Inspectors
    Construction and building inspectors inspect new or remodeled structures.
  • Home Management Advisors
    Farm and home management advisors teach people how to manage their farms and homes.
  • Horticultural Workers
    Nursery workers grow, transplant, and care for plants and trees for sale.
  • Hospital Administrators
    Health services administrators plan and direct the delivery of health care.
  • Hospital Aides
    Nursing assistants give personal care to patients in hospitals and nursing homes. They work under the direction of nurses and doctors.
  • Hospitality Managers
    Hotel and motel managers make sure guests receive good service.
  • Hostlers
    Locomotive engineers run trains that carry cargo and passengers.
  • Hosts and Hostesses
    Restaurant hosts greet customers and escort them to tables.
  • Hot Shots
    Fire fighters put out fires and rescue people who are in danger.
  • Hot Tar Roofers
    Roofers apply shingles and other materials to the roofs of buildings.
  • Hotel and Motel Managers
    Hotel and motel managers make sure guests receive good service.
  • Hotel Desk Clerks
    Hotel desk clerks perform a variety of services for hotel guests.
  • Hotel Reservationists
    Reservation and ticket agents make and confirm reservations and sell travel tickets.
  • House Parents
    Residential counselors care for the people who live in their building. They may also maintain the building.
  • Housekeeper Supervisors
    Janitor and housekeeper supervisors oversee the work of cleaning staff.
  • Housekeepers
    Maids and housekeepers clean rooms at hotels, motels, and hospitals.
  • Housing Project Managers
    Property managers take care of the daily operation of properties. Some find, buy, and develop property.
  • Human Resources Assistants
    Human resources assistants organize and file companies' information about their employees.
  • Human Resources Interviewers
    Employment interviewers help job seekers find jobs. They also help employers find qualified employees.
  • Human Resources Managers
    Human resources managers plan and direct policies about employees.
  • Human Resources Trainers
    Employee training specialists plan and organize instructional activities.
  • Human Service Assistants
    Social and human service assistants help clients get social services.
  • Humane Officers
    Animal control workers enforce animal control laws.
  • Hunting Guides
    Recreation guides organize and conduct hunting, fishing, rafting, or similar trips in scenic and wilderness areas.
  • HVAC Mechanics
    Heating and cooling system mechanics install and repair heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration systems.
  • Hydroelectric Operators
    Power plant operators control the machinery that makes electricity. They also control the flow of power over the lines.
  • Hydrologists
    Geologists and geophysicists study the earth's interior and exterior.
  • Hygienists
    Dental hygienists clean teeth and teach clients how to prevent tooth decay and gum disease.

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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
    Seal of the State of Illinois

    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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