Education / Jobs and Career Training

A short list of training in and around Chicago.

Chicago Center for Arts & Technology

CHICAT.ORG | 312-733-1701 | 1701 W. 13th St.

  • 6-9 month programs, no cost to participants.
  • Maintenance Mechanics
  • Lab Tech/Quality Control
  • Healthcare Information Technology

Chicago Women in Trades

CWIT.ORG

  • Technical Opportunities Program - learn options for construction careers
  • Women in Welding, 12 week program

City Colleges of Chicago

CCC.EDU | 773-865-5949 | Seven locations

  • Certificates at 3 classes, may also be used towards an associate’s degree. Tuition for city residents $146 per credit hour as of 12/18/2019.
  • CNC at Daley and Wilbur Wright
  • Welding at Daley
  • Healthcare at Malcolm X
  • Computer Networking & Security at Wilbur Wright…and more!

Greater West Town Project

GWTP.EDU | 312-563-9028 | 500 N. Sacramento Blvd.

  • 3-4 months, financial aid is available.
  • Woodworkers Training Program
  • Shipping and Receiving Training Program

Illinois Department of Employment Security: Apprenticeship

www2.illinois.gov/ides/pages/apprenticeship.aspx

  • Seven Chicago trades unions
  • Multiple pathways into the trades

Jane Addams Resource Center

JANE-ADDAMS.ORG | 773-728-9769 | 4432 N. Ravenswood Avenue

  • 10-20 weeks, industry credentials, and job placement. Free for unemployed adults and low-income job seekers.
  • CNC Machinist Fast Track
  • Welding Fast Track
  • Press Brake Fast Track
  • Manufacturing Bridge Program