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Moving Forward - North Lawndale Employment Network - Main Office

1111 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60624

Eligibility

Must be a resident of the City of Chicago and have a High School diploma or a GED.Must CASA Test in at the 9th-grade level or higher in both Reading and MathMust past drug screening and have the ability to lift 100 pounds.Must be willing to commit to NLEN's 16-week training program, including NLEN's U-Turn Permitted job readiness class

Hours

Mon 9:00am - 4:00pm Tue 9:00am - 4:00pm Wed 9:00am - 4:00pm Thu 9:00am - 4:00pm Fri 9:00am - 4:00pm

Languages

Spanish, English

Application process

To start Moving Forward, complete the form online and an NLEN staff member will contact you.

Fees

Free

Service area

Chicago, IL
Moving Forward is NLEN's mechanic skills training partnership with the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA). Through this program, participants are trained for diesel mechanic jobs. There is a growing demand for trained diesel mechanics, who can expect to earn around $42,000 per year ($21.50 per hour).?

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Providing organization

North Lawndale Employment Network
North Lawndale Employment Network (NLEN) is a not-for-profit organization that provides residents of North Lawndale and neighboring communities with innovative employment and financial services to improve the earnings potential of the community at large. Their new facility at 1111 S Homan is a resource hub for residents to develop in-demand skills in meaningful career sectors.