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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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  • Laboratory Animal Caretakers
    Animal caretakers give care to animals at shelters, zoos, kennels, pet shops, stables, aquariums, and research labs.
  • Laboratory Animal Technicians
    Veterinary assistants care for animals and assist with lab tests, treatment, and surgery.
  • Laboratory Technicians, Medical
    Medical laboratory technicians conduct tests to help detect, diagnose, and treat diseases.
  • Laborers, Road
    Highway maintenance workers make basic repairs to highways and rural roads.
  • Land Examiners
    Surveyors measure and map land, air space, and water boundaries.
  • Land Use Planners
    Urban and regional planners conduct studies and develop proposals. They plan for the overall growth and improvement of urban, suburban, and rural areas.
  • Landscape Architects
    Landscape architects design and plan outdoor areas for use and beauty.
  • Landscape Designers
    Landscape architects design and plan outdoor areas for use and beauty.
  • Landscapers and Groundskeepers
    Landscapers and groundskeepers plant and take care of flowers, lawns, shrubs, and trees.
  • Language Translators
    Interpreters and translators convert spoken or written words from one language into another.
  • Lathers
    Plasterers prepare and apply coats of plaster or stucco to walls and other building surfaces.
  • Laundry and Dry Cleaning Workers
    Laundry and dry cleaning workers receive, clean, and press clothing and other articles.
  • Law Clerks
    Law clerks research, write, and read legal arguments. They summarize information for lawyers or judges.
  • Law Enforcement Officers
    Police patrol officers keep order in their communities and make sure that people follow laws.
  • Law Enforcement Supervisors
    Police and detective supervisors manage police departments and the officers and detectives who work there.
  • Law Secretaries
    Legal secretaries perform clerical duties in law offices. They must be familiar with legal procedures.
  • Lawn Maintenance Workers
    Landscapers and groundskeepers plant and take care of flowers, lawns, shrubs, and trees.
  • Lawnmower Repairers
    Small engine mechanics service and repair outdoor power equipment.
  • Lawyers
    Lawyers study, explain, and apply laws to specific problems.
  • Leasing Managers
    Property managers take care of the daily operation of properties. Some find, buy, and develop property.
  • Leather Workers
    Shoe and leather workers create and repair products such as footwear, wallets, luggage, and saddles.
  • Lecturers
    Adult and vocational education teachers teach basic education, self-improvement courses, or occupational training skills.
  • Legal Assistants
    Paralegals research and investigate facts for lawyers.
  • Legal Clerks
    Law clerks research, write, and read legal arguments. They summarize information for lawyers or judges.
  • Legal Secretaries
    Legal secretaries perform clerical duties in law offices. They must be familiar with legal procedures.
  • Lens Grinders and Polishers
    Lens grinders and polishers make lenses for eyeglasses and equipment such as telescopes.
  • Lens Makers
    Lens grinders and polishers make lenses for eyeglasses and equipment such as telescopes.
  • Letter Carriers
    Mail carriers deliver mail to homes and businesses along an established route.
  • Librarians
    Librarians organize materials in libraries and help people locate them.
  • Library Aides
    Library technical assistants help librarians order, prepare, and organize materials.
  • Library Assistants and Bookmobile Drivers
    Library assistants and bookmobile drivers organize and lend library materials.
  • Library Technical Assistants
    Library technical assistants help librarians order, prepare, and organize materials.
  • License Clerks
    License clerks issue licenses to people who meet the requirements.
  • Licensed Practical Nurses
    Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) care for people who are sick, injured, or have disabilities.
  • Licensing Examiners
    Compliance officers and inspectors enforce rules that protect the public.
  • Life Guards and Ski Patrollers
    Life guards and ski patrollers monitor recreational areas, such as lakes and ski runs. They rescue people and provide first aid when needed.
  • Light Truck Drivers
    Light truck drivers drive small trucks to transport people, goods, or materials.
  • Line Installers and Repairers
    Line installers and repairers construct and maintain networks of wires and cables.
  • Literacy Instructors
    Adult and vocational education teachers teach basic education, self-improvement courses, or occupational training skills.
  • Live-Event Announcers
    Announcers entertain and inform audiences on radio, TV, or in person at public events.
  • Loaders
    Tank car, truck, and ship loaders pump liquids from storage tanks to vehicles.
  • Loading Machine Operators
    Material moving machine operators use machines to move earth, mining products, and other heavy loads.
  • Loan Clerks
    Loan clerks process the paperwork associated with loan applications.
  • Loan Officers
    Loan officers evaluate applicants' financial backgrounds. They decide whether applicants will receive loans.
  • Loan Processors
    Loan clerks process the paperwork associated with loan applications.
  • Loan Reviewers
    Loan officers evaluate applicants' financial backgrounds. They decide whether applicants will receive loans.
  • Local Truck Drives
    Light truck drivers drive small trucks to transport people, goods, or materials.
  • Locksmiths
    Locksmiths install and repair locks and safes.
  • Locomotive Engineers
    Locomotive engineers run trains that carry cargo and passengers.
  • Lodging Managers
    Hotel and motel managers make sure guests receive good service.
  • Log Graders and Scalers
    Log graders and scalers estimate the market value of logs.
  • Loggers
    Loggers work in teams to build and repair roads, clear brush, cut and buck trees, and move logs to mills and shipyards.
  • Long Haul Truck Drivers
    Heavy truck drivers drive large trucks or tractor-trailers to transport goods and materials.
  • Longshoremen
    Freight handlers move materials from one spot to another, such as into and out of trucks.
  • Lot Attendants
    Parking lot attendants park cars in lots and garages, or assist customers in parking cars.
  • LPN
    Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) care for people who are sick, injured, or have disabilities.
  • Luggage Attendants
    Baggage porters and bellhops handle luggage for travelers at transportation terminals or for guests at hotels.

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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?
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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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