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Oftentimes, college may not be the appropriate career path for students, or students may not show interest in college. Chicago boasts a multitude of trade schools and programs that allow students to obtain a skilled trade. Most programs are low cost and some offer wages while learning. Below are a sampling of different trade/vocational programs in the Chicagoland area. Click on the top link to take you to the trade school's website, or the bottom link for informational literature.
Provides teaching, education, Hands-On practical internship training for Sterile Processing technicians. Our educational process trains SPD professionals to deeply understand the roles and responsibilities of SPD from classroom knowledge and education through our state-of-the-art, in-school Lab practical “Hands-On” skills training at our facility.
All Pro Trucking Driving schools offers hands-on CDL training programs at a competitive price.
Contact: Alfredo Alvarez, allprocdla@gmail.com
Career Training Center Of Chicago (CTCC) offers the Basic Nurse Assistant Training Program that will provide students with comprehensive theory and clinical training needed to acquire the knowledge and skills to meet the Illinois Department of Public Health requirements for CNAs.
Contact: Charissa Cacal, rcacal@aol.com
CAAN Academy of Nursing is a not-for-profit 501C3 Practical Nursing Program. Designed for the Adult and High School learner, preparing students to take the NCLEX-PN exam to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Contact: Antrell Outlaw, aoutlaw.caan@gmail.com
Capelli Academy is a premier Cosmetology school based close to Chicago in northwest suburban Arlington Heights, IL.
Contact: Aurora Monroy, capellischool2@att.net
Chicago Women in Trades is a welcoming and supportive community committed to providing quality training and resources for women seeking to build successful careers.
CISCO strives to strengthen the unionized construction market in the greater Chicago Metropolitan area. In support of this mission, CISCO will perform three major roles:
1) Serve as a forum to facilitate dialogue between contractors and building trades union leaders concerning mutual problems and concerns;
2) Serve as a clearinghouse for information on the local construction industry;
3) Serve as a promotional group to encourage union construction with the user community and the general public.
Contact: Johnetta Ryan, johnetta@cisco.org
Dudley Beauty College offers certificate programs in cosmetology, esthetics, and nail technology.
Contact: Betty Clawson, Dudleychicago@gmail.com
Fox College offers hands-on training programs in the areas of Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, Dental Hygienist, and Veterinary Technician.
Contact: 708-444-4500
Cabinetmakers, Bench Carpenters Furniture Finishers, Wood Sawing Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders Woodworking machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders. . . and more!
Contact: (312) 432-9595
HVAC Technical Institute opened its doors in 1994 with one goal: to equip men and women with the skills and tools they need to succeed in the HVAC workplace. The HVAC Institute offers certification/training in the areas of Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration (HVAC), Light Commercial Refrigeration (LCR), and Electrical Technician.
Contact: Peter Magallanes, pmagallanes@hvac-tech.com
The IBEW-NECA Technical Institute provides highly trained apprentices to our contractors, safe and efficient electrical installation to our customers, and excellent wage and benefit packages to our union members.
Contact: Maurice King, mking@in-techonline.org
IMF can help you get the skills needed to qualify for high wage, skilled jobs. We offer skills-based training for well-paying careers for adults. Check out our catalog:
The Illinois Media School offers training in broadcasting careers.
Contact: Tinka Randle, trandle@beonair.com
Instituto Career Pathways Program offers certification and training programs in Nursing, Manufacturing, and Retail.
Contact: Jessica Ovalle, j.ovalle@idpl.org
Larry’s Barber College provides the community a positive, professional atmosphere for barber training, career development, client servicing and mentoring to provide students a better alternative than the streets.
Contact: Doug Dean, (773) 779-2100
Ms. Robert's Beauty Academy offers certificate programs in cosmetology, nail technology, cosmetology instructors, and nail technology instructors.
Contact: info@msroberts-academy.com
Symbol Training Institute provides education and hands-on training in Programming and Setup & Operation of CNC (Computerized Numerical Control) machines.
Contact: Tommy Peters or Patricia Miranda, 847-673-6500
UTI is an affordable, credentialed, and supportive opportunity for any student who wants industry standard training in the automotive industry.
Since 1911, Worsham College has been an elite private institution dedicated to the study of mortuary science. Today, we offer a highly regarded one-year associate degree program that opens the door to careers in the funeral service industry for our students.
Contact: Leili McMurrough, lmcmurrough@worsham.edu
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