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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.
IT Career Lab offers multi-certification curriculum with hands-on training on a live network. As a Cisco Networking Academy and Microsoft Imagine Academy, classroom instruction, online coursework and live practicum in a state-of-the-art lab.

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Occupation Specific Job Training
Peer Workforce Development Program prepares individuals living with a mental health condition for employment in the behavioral healthcare field as a Recovery Support Specialist.
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.

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Vocational Education
Occupation Specific Job Training
Initial and refresher trainings required for school bus drivers are conducted regularly throughout the year through the ROE. New bus drivers need to take an 8-hour course. Bus drivers are required to take a 2-hour refresher course each year.
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.
Each program is in partnership with Fishes and Loaves. - Scholarships are awarded on a first come, first serve basis to eligible applicants. - Once the certification test is taken and passed, F/L informs Sangamon County Community Resources of all certifications and job placements.
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.
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.

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Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Occupation Specific Job Training
Provides bus driver training courses. 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.
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.
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.

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Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Occupation Specific Job Training
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Prepares women for economically-sustainable employment by creating first-class, skill based workers, helping them transition from jobs to careers and preparing them to advocate for a living wage, benefits, and dignity in the workplace. Education and training courses are available in the following areas: - Electrical technician. - Plumbing. - Welding. - Truck driving. - General carpentry.

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Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Volunteer Opportunities
Occupation Specific Job Training
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.
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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Apprenticeship Training
Occupation Specific Job Training
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.

Services

Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
Occupation Specific Job Training
Provides initial bus driver training and refresher workshops.
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.