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Use the Select a School Cluster search option below to find information on Illinois schools by institution type.  Based on the cluster you select, a list of all Illinois schools of that type will appear in alphabetical order.  Select the school from the list to find information on location and contact information, degrees offered, in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees, types of financial aid available, services offered, and much more. 

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  • Local Interest

    COMPUTER RECYCLING AND A+ CERTIFICATION TRAINING!

    Arturo Velasquez Institute and Digital Workforce

    Education Society is proud to announce the new

    COMPUTER RECYCLING

    AND A+ CERTIFICATION TRAINING!

    21st Century Green Job technology Career program

    A computer recycling and refurbishing

    Training program designed to not only

    put participants in the information technology

    career pathway via A+ certification, but also

    gain employment through a 6-month internship

    of recycling and refurbishing computers to the

    highest environmental standards for use in Cook County

    Non-profits and other agencies.

    Times: 9:00 am – 1:130 pm

    Monday – Thursday

    Length of Program:

    3 month training

    + 6 month paid internship

    TOTAL: 9 Month Program!

    This is a WIA- Funded program

    FREE to those who qualify.

    Arturo Velasquez institute – A Division of Richard J. Daly College

    2800 S. Western Ave Chicago, IL 60608


  • 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.


  • 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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