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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.  Choose from either Option 1 - to search an education or training program by occupational keyword or Option 2 - to search an education or training program by career area.  After an education or training program is selected, a menu specific to the education or training program will be displayed on the left under Explore Education & Training Programs.

This training program menu may be removed by clicking on the (Clear) link to the right of the program title.

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  • Local Interest
    Interested in a Career in Construction?
    Construction Industry Service Corporation (CISCO) has complied a list of construction and trade apprenticeship programs for the Northeastern part of Illinois.  To learn more about these programs, eligibility requirements, wages and benefits, and program locations, visit the CISCO NE Illinois Apprenticeship Programs External link opens in a new windowweb site.

  • Looking for assistance in upgrading your computer skills for that new job?

    Then take advantage of these Free Computer Classes offered through the Spanish Coalition for Jobs.

    The classes will be offered in a series of hands-on workshops in both Spanish and English presentation.  Topics include: MS Word, MS Excel, Internet usage and navigation, and much more.

    All sessions are free of charge and open to adults 18 years or older.  Seating is limited and you must register to attend.  New classes begin every two weeks.

    For more information on these classes, call (773) 247-0707 ext 246, or visit the Spanish Coalition for Jobs External link opens in a new windowweb site for additional information.


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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. Where do I sign up? 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 External 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.

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    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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