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Workforce development services include summer employment opportunities for youth as young as 14 years old. They offer more intensive services throughout the school year to the "Opportunity Youth" - young adults ages 16-24 who are out of school and out of work, including those involved in the juvenile justice system.
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Juvenile Diversion
Job Training Formats
Elevate is designed to provide support services to youth that may have some type of barrier preventing them from obtaining their education or employment.
Services include:
- Cash incentives.
- High School Equivalency classes at multiple locations.
- Childcare while attending classes.
- After-school tutoring for those enrolled in high school.
- Career Readiness.
- Career Assessment testing.
- Job search and college enrollment.
- Vocational school or College Tuition assistance.
- Paid Work Experience.
- On-the-Job training wage subsidy program for Employers willing to hire youth for full time employment.
Services
On the Job Training
Dropout Programs
High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
Education/training in approved training programs in local community colleges:
- Tuition.
- Books.
- Fees.
- Required tools.
- Additional items required by the program.
Supportive services, such as:
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Child care.
- Car repair.
- Tires.
- Help with any qualified item.
Work Experience: Subsidizes wages at a local employer for 1 to 6 months to help customer gain experience to gain permanent employment.
On-The-Job Training: 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.
Services
Job Training Expense Assistance
Youth Employment Programs
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
On the Job Training
Provides adults in Centralia Township opportunity to gain work experience, earn cash assistance, and become self-sufficient. Participants are provided an orientation and a complete assessment to determine supportive service needs, such as transportation.
Education/training in approved training programs in local community colleges:
- Tuition.
- Books.
- Fees.
- Required tools.
- Additional items required by the program.
Supportive services, such as:
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Child care.
- Car repair.
- Tires.
- Help with any qualified item.
Work Experience: Subsidizes wages at a local employer for 1 to 6 months to help customer gain experience to gain permanent employment.
On-The-Job Training: 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.
Services
Job Training Expense Assistance
Youth Employment Programs
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
On the Job Training
Clients that are approved for the program are placed in a job in Springfield and may work 70 hours per month for a period of 9 months. Goal is to gain workplace experience and learn a skill while earning a paycheck.
A customized one-on-one training program to assist individuals in increasing their employment opportunities. Program length varies upon students' needs. Offered topics include:
- Typing, computer skills (Microsoft Word or Excel).
- Customer service skills.
- Resume writing and cover letters.
- Assistance with job search.
- Help filling out applications properly.
- Employment counseling.
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Prejob Guidance
On the Job Training
- Career Scholarship: Help covering tuition, fees, books, uniforms/tools necessary to train for growth occupations in Will County.
- On the Job Training (OJT) opportunities.
- Youth Program: Occupational training and financial assistance for young adults.
Services
On the Job Training
Job Training Expense Assistance
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Youth Employment Programs
Education/training in approved training programs in local community colleges:
- Tuition.
- Books.
- Fees.
- Required tools.
- Additional items required by the program.
Supportive services, such as:
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Child care.
- Car repair.
- Tires.
- Help with any qualified item.
Work Experience: Subsidizes wages at a local employer for 1 to 6 months to help customer gain experience to gain permanent employment.
On-The-Job Training: 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.
Services
Job Training Expense Assistance
Youth Employment Programs
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
On the Job Training
Financial assistance for education and training so that individuals can re-enter the workforce in jobs that will allow them to financially support themselves and their families. Designed to train people in short-term certificate or associates degree programs that will make them more marketable for occupations that are in high growth within the local area.
Services
On the Job Training
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Youth Employment Programs
Job Training Expense Assistance
Helps older job seekers learn new job skills while training at public and nonprofit organizations in their communities such as housing agencies, food banks, libraries, schools, senior centers, and child care centers. The goal is that program participants will take the skills they learn in the program to gain employment in the private or public sector for which wages, or wages and tips, are paid that equal or exceed the federal hourly minimum wage.
The Earnfare program helps single individuals on the SNAP program work to enhance job skills and to find employment.
Offers apprenticeship opportunities in the following:
- Industrial maintenance technology.
- CNC machining.
- Basic nurse assistant.
- Firefighter/paramedic.
- Culinary-cook.
Get hired by a sponsoring employer and let them pay for your tuition and books for your instructional programming while also getting paid advanced on the job training.
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Occupation Specific Job Training
Apprenticeship Training
Education/training in approved training programs in local community colleges:
- Tuition.
- Books.
- Fees.
- Required tools.
- Additional items required by the program.
Supportive services, such as:
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Child care.
- Car repair.
- Tires.
- Help with any qualified item.
Work Experience: Subsidizes wages at a local employer for 1 to 6 months to help customer gain experience to gain permanent employment.
On-The-Job Training: 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.
Services
Job Training Expense Assistance
Youth Employment Programs
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
On the Job Training
Education/training in approved training programs in local community colleges:
- Tuition.
- Books.
- Fees.
- Required tools.
- Additional items required by the program.
Supportive services, such as:
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Child care.
- Car repair.
- Tires.
- Help with any qualified item.
Work Experience: Subsidizes wages at a local employer for 1 to 6 months to help customer gain experience to gain permanent employment.
On-The-Job Training: 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.
Services
Job Training Expense Assistance
Youth Employment Programs
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
On the Job Training
Education/training in approved training programs in local community colleges:
- Tuition.
- Books.
- Fees.
- Required tools.
- Additional items required by the program.
Supportive services, such as:
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Child care.
- Car repair.
- Tires.
- Help with any qualified item.
Work Experience: Subsidizes wages at a local employer for 1 to 6 months to help customer gain experience to gain permanent employment.
On-The-Job Training: 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.
Services
Job Training Expense Assistance
Youth Employment Programs
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
On the Job Training
Ex-offenders who are re-entering the community for a second chance are eligible for our transitional services. They offer employment training programs in food sanitation, cosmetology, janitorial and maintenance services, and performing arts. Additionally, they assist with substance abuse prevention, section 8 vouchers, and expungements.
Services
Ex-Offender Reentry Programs
Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention
Housing Search Assistance
Criminal Record Expungement Assistance
Job Training Formats
Faith Community of St. Sabina's Strong Futures program engages at-risk youth between the ages of 16 and 24 by providing them with support, life skills, training, mentoring, and job preparation while helping to sustain a stable living situation.
Association House of Chicago provides adults with the skills needed for any entry-level position in banking with career potential-including teller, customer service representative, relationship banker, and personal banker. Financial Careers Training focuses on hard skills for on-the-job success in banking, and the soft skills needed to succeed as a professional anywhere.
Services
Job Training Formats
Growing Home's current 8-week Information Technology (IT) Essentials Training Program consists of in-person training Monday through Wednesday from 9:00am to 12:00pm for a total of 72 hours per program. Growing Home serves up to 40 participants in four cohorts of 10 students, which allows for close one-on-one attention. Trainees learn the first basics of Cisco-IT Essentials, as outlined in the curriculum guide attached, which includes Intro to Computer Basics (Hardware, Software design and configuration); Common IT Support Issues and the Problem Solving Process; Computer Networking, Security and Remote desktop troubleshooting. These skills are necessary for entry level IT Sector Jobs and Growing Home provides job placement and case management services for all students to find that next - or first - step in their IT career. Learning practices include lab activities, assessments and communication training.
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Job Training Formats
Computer Literacy Training Programs
National Able Network's Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program helps low-income adults and dislocated workers build skills and enter career pathways.
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Job Training Formats
The Vocational English Language Training Program offers English language classes, one-on-one and group tutoring, job readiness, digital literacy, and transition counseling to English language learners, including refugees and immigrants. The program also offers vocational training in areas such as Hospitality, Food Service, Information Technology, Childcare, and Medical Interpreting. Acknowledging the ever-changing demographics of its participants, curricula are frequently updated to meet current needs.
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Job Training Formats
English as a Second Language
The Chicago Lighthouse's Transitional Jobs Program provides qualified applicants with paid internship placements at the Low Vision Communications Call Center and across other Chicago Lighthouse departments. Internships are available in call center support, front desk assistance, data entry, and related fields.
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Visual Impairments
Internship Programs
Envision Unlimited offers Employment programs at seven Chicago-area locations. Employment Services place clients in positive, team work environments where they're given the opportunity to develop their collaboration skills as well as develop a true sense of pride and self-confidence.Joining the workforce can be a profound moment for an individual with developmental disabilities. That's why Envision's Job Placement and Employment Services have helped clients choose, obtain, and retain community employment with companies such as the Shedd Aquarium, The Art Institute of Chicago, Jewel-Osco, and Family Dollar. Client teams also provide subcontracting solutions through the production of commercial pillows for today's transportation leaders.
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Intellectual Disabilities
Job Training Formats
Supported Employment
Developmental Disabilities
Greater West Town Community Development Project offers vocational training programs that prepare you for a wide range of skilled occupations in high-demand industries. Currently offering a Woodworking & Manufacturing program & Shipping & Receiving (TDL) program.
Services
Job Training Formats