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2907 South Wabash Avenue, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60616
The Love, Unity, and Values (LUV) Institute's Ladies of Leadership (LOL) program is a 6 week internship program where participants will learn how to facilitate peace circles, build community, and collaborate on developing restorative leadership principles for youth. Additionally, interns will assist in creating materials for distribution at events. This hands-on experience offers the opportunity to make a positive impact, enhance leadership skills and restorative practices skills, and gain valuable insights into youth development. Ideal candidates are passionate about leadership, eager to learn, and committed to fostering a restorative community.

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202 South Halsted Street, Suite 148, Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Prairie State College - South Suburban Cook County American Job Center teaches job skills to individuals to support employment.

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1200 West 35th Street, Suite 118, Chicago, IL 60609
Urban Growers Collective provides two apprenticeship programs under Farmers for Chicago. The Grower Apprenticeship is a 3-year practical adult education training program that guides participants towards commercially viable farm operations via cooperative growing, aggregation, and profit sharing. The Herbalism Apprenticeship requires a 100-hour commitment as participants learn to cultivate herbs, identify and observe the wild plants 'volunteering' alongside those intentionally planted.

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445 North Sacramento Boulevard, Suite 204, Chicago, IL 60612
Greencorps Chicago offers seven to nine months of employment and on-the-job training in ecological restoration, green infrastructure, tree care, and landscaping. Training happens both in the classroom and in the field with the Chicago Park District, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, and other project partners.

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2216 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60616
EDDR Corporation teaches job skills to individuals to support employment. Specific offerings include:Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Training ProgramConstruction TrainingDOL Registered Apprenticeship

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4501 West Augusta Boulevard, Chicago, IL 60651
The Manufacturing Bridge Program prepares trainees for advanced machining and welding training programs, such as the CNC and Welding Fast Tracks programs, or entry-level employment in manufacturing. The curriculum stresses baseline skills in shop math, print reading, and precision metrology.

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5250 West Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651
Young Manufacturers Association (YMA) serves as both a network and a program for young adults, aged 18-29, who are pursuing careers in manufacturing, in-between jobs, in training or interested in starting a career in manufacturing. YMA offers 5-6 weeks of paid training for unemployed or underemployed young adults interested in starting a career in manufacturing. Participants learn the skills needed to earn a nationally recognized credential, career exposure, a 1-week paid internship at a manufacturing company and assistance securing full-time employment upon program completion.

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101 East Edwardsville Road, Suite 1302, Wood River, IL 62095
On-The-Job Training: Individual is hired for full time employment to engage in work to enable them to gain skills and knowledge necessary to retain employment where the skills learned can be utilized.

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United Way of Greater St Louis 211
4242 South Cottage Grove Avenue, Chicago, IL 60653
Kenwood Oakland Community Organization works with community residents to provide opportunities for employment training and placement. Residents can receive job readiness skills, such as writing and reviewing their resume, job leads and referrals, and interviewing tutorials. Since 1984, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) has contracted KOCO to aid persons who receive food stamps get employment training and placement assistance through the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). Weekly sessions are held to assist participants with goal-setting, evaluating their progress, case management, and job readiness skills training. KOCO works with community residents to minimize existing barriers and increase their access to employment opportunities.

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1000 East Grand Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50319
Technical assistance to potential and existing apprenticeship program sponsors and apprentices.

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United Way of the Midlands
1116 North Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651
Association House of Chicago's pre-apprenticeship program provides hands-on training designed to build essential skills for entry into the construction and building trades. Through expert instruction and real-world experience, participants gain a strong foundation to pursue apprenticeships and long-term careers in these fields. Participants will receive tools, uniforms, equipment, childcare, a training stipend and transportation assistance while enrolled in this program.

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109 West Ridge Street, Yorkville, IL 60560

Provides a program for youth who have limited or no prior work experience and are experiencing barriers to employment to have an opportunity to participate in a paid work experience with local businesses. Work experiences are typically 4-12 weeks in length, but may be longer depending on the needs of the participant.

Services include:

- Career and guidance counseling.

- Education preparation and planning.

- Paid vocational training.

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United Way of the Midlands
1116 North Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651
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.

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7825 South Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60620
St. Sabina Employment Resource Center offers education assistance, including:Free GED classes in partnership with Kennedy King CollegeTABE testing to ascertain the need for ABE Literacy sessionsFree Pharmacy Technician Classes with the opportunity to get a license and certificationDigital Literacy Classes - basic computer classes and social media classesCollege preparation assistanceGuidance with the selection of City Colleges and Training Provider certification programs

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1116 North Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651
Association House of Chicago's Behavioral Health Pre-Apprenticeship program is your first step toward a career in compassion. With this free 5-week course, you'll open pathways toward Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS), Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CRSS), Mobile Crisis Response, or Behavioral Health Case Management careers. Whether you're looking for immediate employment or want to expand your knowledge with a formal apprenticeship, they will help you make the connection.Students will complete the course with a Mental Health First Aid certification to safely intervene in a mental health crisis. Plus, you'll receive courses & workshops in the many behavioral health career paths available to you, enabling you to speak the language of the industry and nail your interviews.

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200 West Monroe Street , Suite 1401, Chicago, IL 60606
Per Scholas Chicago provides tuition-free training that prepares learners for their next job and a future career. They offer a number of training tracks that teach hands-on skills in demand in the job-market including entry-level technical and desktop support, Cloud Support, Software Engineering, Data Engineering, and Cybersecurity. Per Scholas training program includes technology skills training, professional development, and direct connections to employers seeking tech talent. Course are offered online and hybrid.

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14527 South Halsted Street, Chicago, IL 60627
Angel of God Resource Center, Inc. (AOGRC) Apprenticeship Expansion Program is centered on supporting both businesses and individuals. Expanding apprenticeships helps businesses address their current and future workforce needs, as well as individuals with a career pathway that includes work-based learning. This section outlines key elements of the program design. Apprenticeships are a cost-effective way for employers to maintain the optimal staffing level to meet their goals. Apprentices can launch a solid career and develop their skills without incurring substantial college debt. Apprenticeships have been traditionally associated with construction and the trades; however, apprenticeship programs are now within a variety of industries, including some 'non-traditional' apprenticeship industries such as healthcare, IT, advanced manufacturing, banking, insurance, transportation, distribution, and logistics (TDL).

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1 South Dearborn Street, 20th Floor, Chicago, IL 60603
Code Platoon provides a 14-week job training program to support employment for veterans and military spouses to start a career as a full-stack software developer.

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1015 South Compton Avenue, Saint Louis, MO 63104
A training site for advancing the skills of new therapists entering the profession.

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5814 South Wood Street, Chicago, IL 60636
Growing Home's current 10-week Information Technology (IT) Essentials Training Program consists of in-person training sessions on Wednesdays through Fridays from 9 am to 12 pm, totaling 90 hours every cohort.Growing Home serves up to 80 participants in four cohorts of 20 students, allowing for close one-on-one attention. Participants in the training program are provided a stipend of $800, as well as a transportation stipend to and from 5814 S. Wood St, Chicago, IL. 60636 in the Resource Center, where the training takes place. Trainees learn the fundamentals of IT, as outlined in the attached CompTIA A+ curriculum guide, which includes Introduction 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 to help all students find their next or first step in their IT career. Learning practices include lab activities, assessments, and communication training.

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9012 South Commercial Avenue, Chicago, IL 60617
Cannella School of Hair Design offers cosmetology programs with training that consists of 1500 hours. They offer full-time and part-time classes, in the day and evening.

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1114 Church Street, Evanston, IL 60201
Youth Job Center's (YJC) Career Pathways are a way to launch a career in a technical or vocational trade. YJC clients will receive free uniforms and tools, transportation assistance, one-on-one career advising, financial coaching, an $8,000 tuition voucher for approved training programs, and more.

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210 West Spring Street, Stephenson Room, Freeport, IL 61032

Provides assistance to out-of-school youth ages 17-24 who are overcoming barriers to employment. Participants engage in academic programming to obtain a high school diploma or equivalency certificate and skill-building activities in construction or urban agriculture, such as building or rehabilitating housing for low-income families. Leadership development includes classes, activities, and organizational leadership roles.

Assistance is available for individuals who have experienced discrimination or unfair treatment based on age, gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or marital status. Services target youth facing low income, homelessness, or involvement with the judicial system.

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United Way of the Midlands
1116 North Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651
Association House of Chicago's NextJob program provides one-on-one job coaching and multimedia online learning that is highly effective to help all job seekers land jobs and avoid the many impacts of unemployment. This resource complements their Workforce Development offerings by providing online learning for job search using multimedia to address all learning styles, peer-to-peer interview videos, and a teach-show-do methodology.

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1111 South Homan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60624
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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