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

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