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Weatherization Training Program: Offers weatherization training for a home energy auditor and weatherization specialist.
The Skills Training Program provides a stipend toward training/certification in the food services and health care sectors, specifically certified nurse assistants and phlebotomists, to develop skills for employment.

Services

Occupation Specific Job Training

Provides management training to people with disabilities on how to interview, hire, train, pay and fire (if needed) their personal assistant. Personal assistant management training will be provided to people with disabilities who are having problems, or who want to avoid problems, with their personal assistant upon their request.

Provides orientation to people who want to become a personal assistant. Orientation will include and not be limited to information on what a personal assistant is, introduction to various disabilities, methods of payment, ethics, etc. Personal assistant orientation is held monthly at DRC or a location within the service area as needed.

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

Workforce development through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Provides job training and job-seeking assistance to economically disadvantaged persons, dislocated workers, and youth.

Services

Job Search/Placement
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Occupation Specific Job Training
WIOA Programs
Job Information
General Youth Employment Programs
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

Offers two types of bus driver courses:

- 8-hour initial training is required for all new school bus drivers prior to getting a bus permit.

- 2-hour refresher workshop is required in the 12 month period prior to renew a school bus permit.

Offers school bus driver training and refresher courses.

Workforce development through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Provides job training and job-seeking assistance to economically disadvantaged persons, dislocated workers, and youth.

Services

Job Search/Placement
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Occupation Specific Job Training
WIOA Programs
Job Information
General Youth Employment Programs
The Regional Office of Education is responsible for the delivery of initial and continuing education for school bus drivers. Schedule can be found on the website.

Offers bus driver training courses, including a segment of first aid procedures and school bus driver safety. Courses include 8-hour initial training for all new school bus drivers prior to getting a bus permit. Also includes, 2-hour refresher workshop in the 12-month period prior to renew a school bus permit.

Offers out-of-school youth an opportunity to participate in training for certificate and degree programs, which will assist in obtaining marketable skills for employment in their desired field of study. Funding provides financial assistance with tuition, books and supplies for participants who meet eligibility requirements. Many programs at Kish qualify for WIOA assistance.

Offers two types of Bus Driver courses

8-hour initial training is required for all new school bus drivers prior to getting a bus permit.

2-hour refresher workshop is required in the 12 month period prior to renew a school bus permit.

Initial and refresher bus driver training courses are offered.

Offers two types of Bus Driver courses:

- 8-hour initial training is required for all new school bus drivers prior to getting a bus permit.

- 2-hour refresher workshop is required in the 12 month period prior to renew a school bus permit.

Offers school bus driver training and refresher courses.

Youth Job Center (YJC) has partnered with Chicago Community Learning Center (CCLC) to provide a free healthcare training program that lasts 18 to 20 weeks and is designed to jumpstart your healthcare career. The training combines classroom and hands-on learning and is free of charge for all YJC clients. Upon completion, you will leave with various healthcare certifications from the National Healthcare Association (NHA) and Illinois Department of Public Health for a CNA State License.Classes will be held in-person or hybrid at one of CCLC's campuses: Evergreen Park Campus: 9730 S Western Ave, Suite 502, Evergreen Park, IL Chicago Thorek Campus: 840 W Irving Park Rd, Suite 203, Chicago, IL
Olive Branch Mission annually prepares and serves over 425,000 meals for homeless guests and hungry individuals and families across the community. The Olive Branch kitchen provides formal "Food Service" training and preparation for the Food Service/Handling examination and certification for clients interested in attaining a career in culinary arts.
The Chicago House Community Health Apprenticeship Program (CHAP) is a hands-on training and certification program to help Black/Latinx, LGBTQ+ young people ages 18-34 start their careers as community health workers in the HIV field. In this six-week training, CHAP Apprentices learn the latest in industry practices to provide comprehensive sexual health education to peers and community members and receive Illinois Department of Public Health certification as HIV testers and counselors.
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers programs for adults with visual impairments to enable them to work and participate fully in family and community life. Services include vocational rehabilitation and the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind (BEPB) which offers management opportunities in the food service industry to individuals who are legally blind after completing a six-month training course.

Services

Blindness
Vocational Rehabilitation
Partial Sightedness
Occupation Specific Job Training
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers programs for adults with visual impairments to enable them to work and participate fully in family and community life. Services include vocational rehabilitation and the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind (BEPB) which offers management opportunities in the food service industry to individuals who are legally blind after completing a six-month training course.

Services

Blindness
Vocational Rehabilitation
Partial Sightedness
Occupation Specific Job Training
As A Safe Haven has implemented two approaches - Bridge and IET - within their program delivery. The approaches help eligible students or trainees pursue their career goals, earn an industry-recognized certification, and gain employment. Using the components of Bridge and IET, A Safe Haven helps to prepare eligible individuals in the following occupations or sectors: Culinary, Custodial Engineering, Security, and Welding.

Two types of Bus Driver courses:
- 8-hour initial training is required for all new school bus drivers prior to getting a bus permit.
- 2-hour refresher workshop is required in the 12 month period prior to renew a school bus permit.

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

Offers school bus driver training and refresher courses.