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.

Case management provides comprehensive direct services to domestic violence survivors and empowers women to make informed decisions about ending violence in their lives. Case management services include individual counseling, job skill development, a financial empowerment program, and assistance in applying for public benefits.

National Latino Education Institute provides hands-on culinary training including job placement support and support services.

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.

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.

CASL's Culinary Training Program has successfully trained and placed over 1,500 students in culinary positions. We place our student graduates in high-end establishments with employee benefits. Students of the Culinary Training Program learn Western-style culinary techniques from our accomplished Chef Instructor. Chinese-speaking students in need of vocational English are required to take a one-week Vocational English Language class before the start of the culinary training, and will thereafter be guided.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Initial and refresher bus driver training courses are offered.

City Colleges of Chicago offers a variety of tuition-free educational opportunities in high-demand fields to help black, unemployed, and underemployed residents find fulfilling jobs in less than one year. Eligible students can enroll and receive supportive services in addition to free tuition and books.

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.

One Family Illinois offers Cooking & Nutrition Programs to the community of Illinois. They work with a team of workforce specialists who help secure great jobs for all training participants. Participants receive Culinary Training, Job Placement Support, and additional Support Services.

City Colleges of Chicago offers a variety of tuition-free educational opportunities in high-demand fields to help black, unemployed, and underemployed residents find fulfilling jobs in less than one year. Eligible students can enroll and receive supportive services in addition to free tuition and books.

The purpose of this program is to provide services that are critical to consumers who rely on personal assistants (PA's) to do the chores that they are unable to do for themselves, in order to maintain their community living status. The PA staff will also assist consumers who have been unjustly denied home services or have experienced cuts in their home services program.

Adult Services and Dislocated Worker Services include: Referral to other appropriate agencies and services, comprehensive assessments and development of Individual Employment Plans, career planning, job readiness training, occupational skills training, vocational training (up to a maximum of two years), on-the-job training, customized training, incumbent worker training, support services during training, and follow up services. Job Search Assistance - Workshops; individual assistance; access to resource room with Internet accessible computers for job search-related purposes including searching job search websites, filing for unemployment, completing on-line employment applications, preparing/updating resumes; access to Assistive Technology for job search-related purposes for persons with disabilities.

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 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. Benefits and services can include: - Career Counseling & Support. - Tuition & fees. - Textbooks & class supplies. - Mileage reimbursement to and from classes. - Childcare reimbursement while in class. - Employment readiness training. - Referral to community services. - Job shadowing. Short-Term Training Options: - Administrative Assistant/Application Specialist. - Automated engineering tech certificates. - Automotive or collision repair technology. - Basic nurse assistant. - Computer-aided design certificates. - Computer information systems certificates. - Diesel power/equipment repair tech. - EMT or Paramedic. - Energy, electricity, or electronics/A+ Prep certificates . - Forklift operator. - High School equivalency preparation. - Horticulture certificates. - Medical billing and coding. - Pharmacy technician. - Retailing certificate. - Truck driver training. - Welding tech certificate.

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.

Regional Office of Education for school districts in Vermilion County. Services include: - Teacher certification. - Bus driver trainings. - Health & Life Safety inspections for all schools - Work permits - Professional development. - Truancy intervention. - Homeless assistance.

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.

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