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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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  • Waiters and Waitresses
    Waiters and waitresses serve food in restaurants and other dining establishments.
  • Wallpaper Hangers
    Wallpaper hangers apply wall coverings to decorate and protect walls.
  • Wardens, Fish and Game
    Fish and game wardens enforce the laws that protect fish and wildlife.
  • Wardrobe Specialists
    Costume and wardrobe specialists design outfits for actors. These costumes express a certain time, place, or mood.
  • Watch Repairers
    Watch repairers test, adjust, repair, and clean watches, clocks, and other timepieces.
  • Water Treatment 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.
  • Weather Forecasters
    Meteorologists study the earth's atmosphere and the ways it affects our environment. Many of them forecast the weather.
  • Weather Reporter
    News reporters write and report news stories for newspaper, radio, or television.
  • Web Developers
    Web developers design, build, edit, and repair websites and web pages. They design the look and feel of a web page and write computer code.
  • Wedding Planners (Emerging)
    Wedding planners work with couples who are about to be married. A wedding planner helps couples organize and coordinate the events of their wedding day.
  • Welders and Solderers
    Welders and solderers use heat to permanently join pieces of metal.
  • Welding and Soldering Machine Operators
    Welding and soldering machine operators run machines that join pieces of metal.
  • Well Drillers
    Construction and well drillers use equipment to drill holes in the earth to take samples or to insert pipes.
  • Wellhead Pumpers
    Pump operators control the transport of oil and natural gas between wells and storage tanks.
  • Wholesale Buyers
    Buyers and purchasing agents try to buy the best products at the lowest possible prices.
  • Wildlife Officers
    Fish and game wardens enforce the laws that protect fish and wildlife.
  • 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.
  • Wind Turbine Technicians (Emerging)
    Wind turbine technicians assemble, maintain, and repair wind turbines used in energy generation.
  • Window Displayers
    Merchandise displayers plan and build displays in windows, retail stores, and at trade shows.
  • Window Installers
    Glaziers install windows and mirrors in homes and other buildings. They may install new glass or repair broken panes.
  • Windshield Repairers
    Auto glass installers repair or replace damaged windshields and windows.
  • Winemakers (Emerging)
    Winemakers oversee the fermenting and bottling of several types of wine. They generally also supervise the harvest of the grapes.
  • Wood Machinists
    Sawing machine operators run machines that turn logs into lumber.
  • Woodworking Machine Operators
    Woodworking machine operators cut and shape raw wood to make products.
  • Word Processors
    Typists and word processors prepare documents and other print materials using computer software.
  • Writers
    Writers use words to express thoughts and interpret information.
  • Writers, Technical
    Technical writers put scientific or technical information into language that is easy for others to understand.

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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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