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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

Occupation Specific Job Training
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
information and referral, assistance with social service applications, health workshops, and socialization activities. General Social Services: - Medicaid and Medicare assistance. - Housing application. - SNAP application assistance. - Information and referrals. - LIHEAP information and assistance. - Free bus pass application assistance. - Assisting residents with applying for adult daycare services, in-home care services, home-delivered meals, PACE, etc. Also offers job training and job opportunities including: - Senior job training program. - Homemaker jobs. - Driver jobs. Health Workshops: Topics cover comprehensive health topics, such as: - Evidence-based chronic disease self-management (diabetes, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, chronic lung disease, high blood pressure, etc.). - Customized exercises for individuals. - Falling prevention. - Memory Café (social gatherings where people with dementia and memory loss can enjoy and spend time with their caregivers). - Hepatitis B prevention and screenings referral. - Mental health program and individual counseling (PEARLS). - Vaccine information. Socialization Activities: Provides activities and entertainment for residents such as singing, dancing, arts and crafts, games, etc. Implements diverse activities such as Tai Chi, Chinese calligraphy, ping pong, Mahjong, Chinese paper cutting, lantern making, etc.

Services

General Mental Health Information/Education
Information and Referral
Wellness Programs
Medicaid Information/Counseling
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Outreach Programs
Fall Prevention Programs
General Health Education Programs
Occupation Specific Job Training
Disease/Disability Information
Medicare Information/Counseling
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.
Initial and refresher bus driver training courses are offered.
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.
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.

Services

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

Services

Occupation Specific Job Training
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
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.

Services

Personal Care
Occupation Specific Job Training
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.
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

Occupation Specific Job Training
Vocational Rehabilitation
Blindness
Partial Sightedness
The 40-week Bilingual Medical Assistant program (BMA) prepares graduates to work in medical assistant positions. It will provide training in anatomy and physiology, medical law and ethics, clinical skills, pharmacology, microcomputer applications, medical office procedures, CPR, and First Aid.
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.
Programs include: - GED/High School Equivalency Program. - Complete and Connect Program. (Earn a GED while working on college and work readiness). - Functional English as a Second Language (FESL) Program. - Academic English Language Program (AELP). - Level Up. (Attend credit classes while finishing the GED or AELP program). - Integrated Career and Academic Preparation System (ICAPS).

Services

High School Equivalency/GED Test Instruction
English as a Second Language
Adult Basic Education
Occupation Specific Job Training
High School Equivalency/GED Test Sites
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.
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.
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

Occupation Specific Job Training
Vocational Rehabilitation
Blindness
Partial Sightedness
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

Occupation Specific Job Training
Vocational Rehabilitation
Blindness
Partial Sightedness
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.

Provides FIP recipients with experience that will enhance their work skills and increase their employment potential, while providing a service that will benefit the community. They will, to the maximum extent possible, learn and perform all assignments associated with a position. Participants do not receive wages for work performed, but instead receive a transportation allowance, child care assistance if necessary, and Workers' Compensation Coverage from Promise Jobs.

Services

Occupation Specific Job Training
Job Search/Placement
Welfare to Work Programs

Recruit, train, educate and assign sports officials in football, basketball, baseball, softball and lacrosse.