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On-The-Job Training: Individual is hired for full time employment to engage in work to enable them to gain skills and knowledge necessary to retain employment where the skills learned can be utilized.

A training site for advancing the skills of new therapists entering the profession.

On-The-Job Training: Individual is hired for full time employment to engage in work to enable them to gain skills and knowledge necessary to retain employment where the skills learned can be utilized.

Offers job raining through classroom training, internships, on-the-job training, work experience or other formats for training that prepares people for specific types of employment.

On-The-Job Training: Individual is hired for full time employment to engage in work to enable them to gain skills and knowledge necessary to retain employment where the skills learned can be utilized.

Free, online training program that allows residents to learn valuable job search skills, develop professionally, and explore career path options while earning hours that count toward SNAP work requirements.

Young Manufacturers Association (YMA) serves as both a network and a program for young adults, aged 18-29, who are pursuing careers in manufacturing, in-between jobs, in training or interested in starting a career in manufacturing. YMA offers 5-6 weeks of paid training for unemployed or underemployed young adults interested in starting a career in manufacturing. Participants learn the skills needed to earn a nationally recognized credential, career exposure, a 1-week paid internship at a manufacturing company and assistance securing full-time employment upon program completion.

The Manufacturing Careers Internship Program (MCIP) allows young adults to earn money while gaining first-hand knowledge of careers in manufacturing and related industries.

Springfield Urban League Community Health Training Center offers educational seminars, meetings, conferences, and online training for those in the medical field or social service sector. Course topics focus on assisting families.

Agents of Hope Training and Information Center's Employment Program focuses on the following topics:Individualized PlacementCareer PathwaysCareer TrainingMotivational SeminarsApprenticeshipJob Development / Job placementLeadership TrainingBusiness Training

The Love, Unity, and Values (LUV) Institute's Ladies of Leadership (LOL) program is a 6 week internship program where participants will learn how to facilitate peace circles, build community, and collaborate on developing restorative leadership principles for youth. Additionally, interns will assist in creating materials for distribution at events. This hands-on experience offers the opportunity to make a positive impact, enhance leadership skills and restorative practices skills, and gain valuable insights into youth development. Ideal candidates are passionate about leadership, eager to learn, and committed to fostering a restorative community.

Chicago Urban League - CBOC provides the IMPACT Leadership Development Program that empowers young, Black executives by providing them with the tools and skills necessary to thrive in increasingly responsible leadership roles. It accomplishes this through a curriculum that comprises six distinct program elements: (1) leadership modules; (2) historical and political perspective modules; (3) current issue modules; (4) individual leadership assessments; (5) the "Lessons in Leadership" speaker series; (6) one-on-one mentorship.

Hanover Township Youth and Family Services provides specialized programs focused on supporting children, adolescents, and young adults in making healthy decisions that positively impact themselves, their families, and the Hanover Township community. Key services include mental health counseling for children, adolescents, young adults, and families, along with an Open Gym after-school program, tutoring, and prevention education, all aimed at fostering emotional well-being and personal growth.

The Chicago Police and Firefighter Training Academy is a two-year program developed jointly by the Chicago Public Schools' Department of Career and Technical Education (CTE), the Chicago Police Department (CPD), the Chicago Fire Department (CFD), and the City Colleges of Chicago (CCC). The program recruits and trains up to 125 public and non-public high school students each year. One of the immediate goals is to provide a pool of qualified applicants for the city's police and fire academies.

Restore Justice's Future Leaders Apprenticeship Program (FLAP) is a comprehensive apprenticeship program for formerly incarcerated individuals in Illinois who served lengthy adult sentences (20+ years) as youth. Participants all have full-time positions with benefits. They receive on-the-job training at Restore Justice and related academic instruction to develop and build skills for nonprofit management, advocacy, or other social justice-related careers. This program is designed for individuals to receive real-life experiences within the workforce that will prepare them for future employment.

Year Up offers a variety of skills-based job training pathways that match the expertise corporate partners are seeking for their talent pool. From IT and software development to business operations and banking & customer success, Year Up provides a broad range of job training pathways. Year Up is 100% tuition-free, and students receive the support, tools, and resources they'll need to succeed in their desired career path regardless of their background, income, or zip code.

READI is an intensive 12-month program operating out of Austin and West Garfield Park, with Nonviolence Chicago providing outreach services. Participants get paid to take part in daily job training, professional development, and cognitive behavioral intervention sessions. This program targets adult men who are at high risk of taking part in gun violence or becoming a victim of it.

The Chicago Lighthouse's Customer Service Training Program provides instruction and training in customer service, telecommunications, collections, and order entry to help potential employees prepare for prospective Chicago Lighthouse customer call center positions. In this program, participants are introduced to a general customer service course, followed by a more focused study in their chosen customer service field. Our instructors customize their classes based on current industry trends. They train students to learn specific skill sets, operations, and functions according to standard call center operations.

Kenwood Oakland Community Organization works with community residents to provide opportunities for employment training and placement. Residents can receive job readiness skills, such as writing and reviewing their resume, job leads and referrals, and interviewing tutorials. Since 1984, the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) has contracted KOCO to aid persons who receive food stamps get employment training and placement assistance through the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). Weekly sessions are held to assist participants with goal-setting, evaluating their progress, case management, and job readiness skills training. KOCO works with community residents to minimize existing barriers and increase their access to employment opportunities.

National Able Network offers the IT Career Lab, an accelerated 16-week training program for individuals seeking information technology careers.

CONSTRUCT@YWCAChicago is a 6 or 11-week training program that addresses basic skills in fundamental construction knowledge, general work readiness, mathematics, and financial management in the context of preparing for careers in the construction or utility sectors.

The Manufacturing Bridge Program prepares trainees for advanced machining and welding training programs, such as the CNC and Welding Fast Tracks programs, or entry-level employment in manufacturing. The curriculum stresses baseline skills in shop math, print reading, and precision metrology.

Homewood Science Center is sponsoring a conservation ecology-based internship for middle school students. This internship will complement the ecosystem science content and the science and engineering practices reflected in the Next Generation Science Standards for middle school. This internship is a student-led program supporting student agency and equitable practices.Service Dates: Saturdays for five weeks, starting May 4th, 2024 through June 8, 2024 (no meeting on Memorial Day Weekend, May 5/25/24)Applications open on 3/22/2024.

Growing Home is a paid 12-week training program that builds skills for job readiness and success through a comprehensive, engaging, and supportive workforce development curriculum. Based in Chicago's Englewood neighborhood, Growing Home combines lessons on work readiness, environmental literacy, psychological self-sufficiency, and ongoing post-graduation career success. Additionally, program participants have opportunities to earn professional certifications, access to free legal consultation for record sealing and expungement, and the support of a case manager available to provide referrals for supportive services.

The Muslim Women Resource Center Internship Program assigns interns to the After School Program and are engaged in a wide variety of educational activities. They tutor children and youth and engage them in the learning process. MWRC interns also work as a team to accomplish projects and participate in training.