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Provides financial assistance to those wanting to get their GED. Assistance includes covering the costs of books and/or GED test fees.

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Education Related Fee Payment Assistance

Provides education and training in approved training programs in local community colleges. Can help with the cost of tuition, books, fees, required tools, and any additional items required by the program. Program also provides a work experience and on-the-job training component.

Work Experience offers subsidizes wages at a local employer for 1 to 6 months to help customer gain experience to gain permanent employment.

On-The-Job Training offers subsidizes half of hourly wage for a set period of time at a local employer with the intention of the employer retaining the customer after training is complete.

Provides an array of services for low-income Kane County residents: - GED Assistance: Covers cost of books and/or GED test fees. - Emergency Assistance: One-time assistance (must be a crisis situation- like the temporary loss of a job or an unexpected car repair bill) to cover emergency rental, medical, glasses, transportation, or dental care services. - Childcare subsidy: Assistance with paying weekly co-payment for childcare expenses. - College scholarships. - Online Tutoring Services: Assistance with paying for online tutoring services from certified instructors. - Back to School Assistance: Shopping cards to purchase a new pair of shoes for children at the start of the school year. Only available summer months. - Rent Assistance. - Utility Assistance (Water bill only).

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Dental Care Expense Assistance
Rent Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Prescription Expense Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance
Education Related Fee Payment Assistance
Child Care Expense Assistance
Scholarships
Assistance for eligible persons interested in obtaining a CDL license or CNA certification including tuition, books, and testing. Some allowable courses are available and subject to approval based on length of the course and date the course completes.

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Occupation Specific Job Training
Education Related Fee Payment Assistance

Assists low-income people attend training programs and classes that will lead to employment. The program can pay for tuition, books, uniforms, and required tools for the courses. For more information on how to apply, contact your local County Outreach Office.

Provides education and training in approved training programs in local community colleges. Can help with the cost of tuition, books, fees, required tools, and any additional items required by the program. Program also provides a work experience and on-the-job training component.

Work Experience offers subsidizes wages at a local employer for 1 to 6 months to help customer gain experience to gain permanent employment.

On-The-Job Training offers subsidizes half of hourly wage for a set period of time at a local employer with the intention of the employer retaining the customer after training is complete.

Provides education and training in approved training programs in local community colleges. Can help with the cost of tuition, books, fees, required tools, and any additional items required by the program. Program also provides a work experience and on-the-job training component.

Work Experience offers subsidizes wages at a local employer for 1 to 6 months to help customer gain experience to gain permanent employment.

On-The-Job Training offers subsidizes half of hourly wage for a set period of time at a local employer with the intention of the employer retaining the customer after training is complete.

Assists low-income people attend training programs and classes that will lead to employment. The program can pay for tuition, books, uniforms, and required tools for the courses. For more information on how to apply, contact your local County Outreach Office.

Provides assistance with developing resumes, applying for jobs on-line, and utilizing Job Search through the Illinois Worknet website.

Will also cover the cost of tuition and permit testing for the CDL Certification program. This area of employment has been identified as a short-term training area with high employment opportunities at a good living wage. The program is coordinated through Richland Community College, where the training is provided. Must provide a minimum of 2 pre-hire letters from potential employers before being approved for the CDL Certification program.

Several other funding sources are available for the CDL certification. Income requirements and amount of tuition paid by Empowerment Opportunity Center varies for these programs. Please call for a prescreening and to obtain information about all CDL certification options.

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Job Search/Placement
Education Related Fee Payment Assistance
Assistance for eligible persons interested in obtaining a CDL license or CNA certification including tuition, books, and testing. Some allowable courses are available and subject to approval based on length of the course and date the course completes.

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Occupation Specific Job Training
Education Related Fee Payment Assistance

Provides funding towards a GED and certification to obtain employment and offers necessary supplies to attend classes regularly or begin employment with a living wage or higher.

Assists low-income people attend training programs and classes that will lead to employment. The program can pay for tuition, books, uniforms, and required tools for the courses. For more information on how to apply, contact your local County Outreach Office.

Assistance for eligible persons interested in obtaining a CDL license or CNA certification including tuition, books, and testing. Some allowable courses are available and subject to approval based on length of the course and date the course completes.

Services

Occupation Specific Job Training
Education Related Fee Payment Assistance

Provides financial assistance to those wanting to get their GED. Assistance includes covering the costs of books and/or GED test fees.

Assistance for eligible persons interested in obtaining a CDL license or CNA certification including tuition, books, and testing. Some allowable courses are available and subject to approval based on length of the course and date the course completes.

Services

Occupation Specific Job Training
Education Related Fee Payment Assistance

Provides education and training in approved training programs in local community colleges. Can help with the cost of tuition, books, fees, required tools, and any additional items required by the program. Program also provides a work experience and on-the-job training component.

Work Experience offers subsidizes wages at a local employer for 1 to 6 months to help customer gain experience to gain permanent employment.

On-The-Job Training offers subsidizes half of hourly wage for a set period of time at a local employer with the intention of the employer retaining the customer after training is complete.

Assistance for eligible persons interested in obtaining a CDL license or CNA certification including tuition, books, and testing. Some allowable courses are available and subject to approval based on length of the course and date the course completes.

Services

Occupation Specific Job Training
Education Related Fee Payment Assistance
For members of the West Humboldt community, R City provides special expense support for individuals impacted by violence or crime. This includes funeral expense support, school expense support, mentoring/counseling, food/housing, and employment assistance.

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Burial/Cremation Expense Assistance
Education Related Fee Payment Assistance
Crime Victim/Witness Counseling

Provides financial assistance to those wanting to get their GED. Assistance includes covering the costs of books and/or GED test fees.

Provides assistance to eligible individuals who wish to attain their GED by paying the testing fees, when funding is available. Up to 2 failed sections may also be retaken with MCS funds. Individual must be ready to take the GED test and pick up application packet at the office.

Assists low-income people attend training programs and classes that will lead to employment. The program can pay for tuition, books, uniforms, and required tools for the courses. For more information on how to apply, contact your local County Outreach Office.

Assistance for eligible persons interested in obtaining a CDL license or CNA certification including tuition, books, and testing. Some allowable courses are available and subject to approval based on length of the course and date the course completes.

Services

Occupation Specific Job Training
Education Related Fee Payment Assistance
Assistance for eligible persons interested in obtaining a CDL license or CNA certification including tuition, books, and testing. Some allowable courses are available and subject to approval based on length of the course and date the course completes.

Services

Occupation Specific Job Training
Education Related Fee Payment Assistance

Assists low-income people attend training programs and classes that will lead to employment. The program can pay for tuition, books, uniforms, and required tools for the courses. For more information on how to apply, contact your local County Outreach Office.

Assists low-income people attend training programs and classes that will lead to employment. The program can pay for tuition, books, uniforms, and required tools for the courses. For more information on how to apply, contact your local County Outreach Office.