4 Friendship Plaza - Addison Public Library
630-543-3320
English and Spanish
High School diploma (not GED) in 18 months or less. Take classes online and receive support from academic coaches. Must live in Addison, be 21 years or older, and commit to 10 hours per week to study and complete coursework.
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LGBTQ+ welcoming.
425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, Student Resource Center, Room 1110
630-942-3697
English and Spanish
Must be 16 or older.
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LGBTQ+ welcoming.
English and Spanish
CREO DuPage (aka CREO) is a nonprofit pre-college program focused on helping motivated Hispanic/Latino/Latinx students attain the future they yearn for – making possible what may seem impossible. We want to break away from misconceptions by changing the college narrative in the community and enabling our students to successfully prepare for and complete their studies.
Self-driven and motivated to succeed in school and graduate from college . Current 9th, 10th, or 11th grader in Central DuPage County. Of Hispanic/Latino/Latinx descent. Able to access a computer or other wi-fi enabled device. Have a GPA of 2.3 (4.0 scale) AND have had no more than one F in a core class.
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College of DuPage - 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn
English and Spanish
630-942-2953 or Project-Hire-Ed@cod.edu
Apprenticeship programs provide hands-on training to an employee while gaining necessary competency. They offer skills in a particular occupation, help connect to a career pathway, and combine on-the-job training with appropriate instruction. It is commonly referred to as an “Earn and Learn” model. Currently connecting students to opportunities in manufacturing, applied technology, horticulture, and information technology.
Project Hire-Ed is a four-year program – two years to complete the coursework and two more years working with the employer. It is open to individuals 18 years old and older who are current College of DuPage (COD) students, career changers, veterans, unemployed, under-employed, recent high school or GED graduates or current high school students. There’s even an opportunity for high school students to earn dual-credit through the program. High-schoolers can take the seminar class, as well as two technical courses, to get started before they graduate (but they must meet reading, writing and math requirements).
Students can apply to interview with local employers. If a student receives an offer from an employer, they will be paid as they learn.
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LGBTQ+ welcoming.
Admissions & Outreach - Student Services Center (SSC) 2207 - 425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn
630-942-2626
Certificate courses of study are designed for students not pursuing an associate's degree but who are interested in taking technical or professional courses needed to enter a field of employment or to update current skills. Educational requirements vary by certificate.
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LGBTQ+ welcoming.
1413 Jeffrey Dr
847-673-6500 or tpeters@symboltraining.edu
English, Spanish, Polish, and Russian
Symbol students are trained by industry professionals with decades of experience. Students learn to apply their hands-on practical skills in our state-of-the-art machine shop. After training, students typically find employment as CNC machine operator, CNC machine setup, CNC machine programmer and other high-demand, high-paying jobs in advanced manufacturing. Students receive job placement assistance.
The applicant must be 16 or older and have basic writing, math and English conversational skills. Morning and Evening classes available. Classes are part-time two days a week, so students can still work full time while taking the 4 month course.
Grants and scholarships are available for qualified individuals and companies. For more information about grants, payment plan options and special financing, please contact us.
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People's Resource Center - 201 S Naperville Rd, Wheaton and 104 Chestnut Ave, Westmont
630-682-5402 x218
Free
The Computer Training program at People’s Resource Center offers free classes and workshops for adults living in DuPage County who want to improve their technology skills. Topics include Computer Basics Windows Fundamentals, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google Docs, and more. We also offer workshops on job search tools, online safety, and how to use AI tools like ChatGPT. Classes are taught by volunteers and are held at PRC sites and other community locations.
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LGBTQ+ welcoming.
DONKA
400 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton
630-665-8169 X 11
intake@donkainc.org
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm
DONKA's student-driven computer training is intensive and individualized. The focus of the training is on using Microsoft products, such as Word, Excel, and Access in conjunction with any needed assistive technology. Students learn while working either one-on-one or two-on-two through realistic business scenarios including working on deadline-driven assignments that teach accountability to students.
Residents of the DuPage Care Center and Veterans receive free services. DONKA is a non-profit their foundation pays for half the cost of all services. DONKA staff will assist clients in getting the other half of their costs subsidized through grant funding, such as WIOA.
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LGBTQ+ welcoming.
425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn, Student Resource Room, Room 1110
630-942-2208
English and Spanish
$199 - $399/course
Young adults with mild to moderate intellectual or developmental disabilities who can independently, safely, and appropriately manage classroom responsibilities and find their way to classes can continue their education through College of DuPage's Developmental Education Program. These courses will help students continue to increase academic and employment skills and improve overall communication and independence abilities.
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LGBTQ+ welcoming.
DONKA
400 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton
630-665-8169 X 11
intake@donkainc.org
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm
People with a disability, veterans, and seniors.
DONKA will assist clients in getting the other half of their costs subsidized through grant funding. Veterans and residents of the DuPage Care Center receive free services.
Donka offers a robust selection of services spanning every aspect of assistive technology (AT). DONKA offers customized training to increase computer skills and assistive technology skills for independence. Teacher student ratio is 1:1 or 1:2.
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LGBTQ+ welcoming.
DONKA
400 N. County Farm Rd., Wheaton
630-665-8169 X 11
intake@donkainc.org
Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5pm
DONKA's student-driven computer training is intensive and individualized. The focus of the training is on using Microsoft products, such as Word, Excel, and Access in conjunction with any needed assistive technology. Students learn while working either one-on-one or two-on-two through realistic business scenarios including working on deadline-driven assignments that teach accountability to students.
Residents of the DuPage Care Center and Veterans receive free services. DONKA is a non-profit their foundation pays for half the cost of all services. DONKA staff will assist clients in getting the other half of their costs subsidized through grant funding, such as WIOA.
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LGBTQ+ welcoming.
510.626.0174
Weekdays 8am - 6pm and Saturdays 11am - 2pm
English and Spanish
Each client is assessed on a case by case basis. Parental consent or referral from a social worker may be required.
Certified instructors provide one-on-one or group classes in Life Skills and Financial Literacy. It's Our Little Story's mission is to involve, educate and empower abused, neglected, and at-risk children and adolescents. Staff are mandated reporters. Staff can provide transportation to and from meetings.
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LGBTQ+ welcoming.