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Two types of Bus Driver courses: - 8-hour initial training is required for all new school bus drivers prior to getting a bus permit. - 2-hour refresher workshop is required in the 12 month period prior to renew a school bus permit.
Peer Workforce Development Program prepares individuals living with a mental health condition for employment in the behavioral healthcare field as a Recovery Support Specialist.
Two types of Bus Driver courses: - 8-hour initial training is required for all new school bus drivers prior to getting a bus permit. - 2-hour refresher workshop is required in the 12 month period prior to renew a school bus permit.
Two types of Bus Driver courses: - 8-hour initial training is required for all new school bus drivers prior to getting a bus permit. - 2-hour refresher workshop is required in the 12 month period prior to renew a school bus permit.
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers programs for adults with visual impairments to enable them to work and participate fully in family and community life. Services include vocational rehabilitation and the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind (BEPB) which offers management opportunities in the food service industry to individuals who are legally blind after completing a six-month training course.

Services

Partial Sightedness
Occupation Specific Job Training
Blindness
Vocational Rehabilitation
The TransWorks program supports trans, non-binary, and gender-expansive individuals who are currently unemployed or underemployed and seeking new job opportunities through one of their many corporate partners. From employment readiness development to resume development to interview counseling, the TransWorks team works in tandem with the employment department to ensure candidates meet eligibility requirements and land in trans-affirming work environments.

Services

Supported Employment
Occupation Specific Job Training
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers programs for adults with visual impairments to enable them to work and participate fully in family and community life. Services include vocational rehabilitation and the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind (BEPB) which offers management opportunities in the food service industry to individuals who are legally blind after completing a six-month training course.

Services

Partial Sightedness
Occupation Specific Job Training
Blindness
Vocational Rehabilitation
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers programs for adults with visual impairments to enable them to work and participate fully in family and community life. Services include vocational rehabilitation and the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind (BEPB) which offers management opportunities in the food service industry to individuals who are legally blind after completing a six-month training course.

Services

Partial Sightedness
Occupation Specific Job Training
Blindness
Vocational Rehabilitation
Assistance for eligible persons interested in obtaining a CDL license or CNA certification including tuition, books, and testing. Some allowable courses are available and subject to approval based on length of the course and date the course completes.
Two types of Bus Driver courses: - 8-hour initial training is required for all new school bus drivers prior to getting a bus permit. - 2-hour refresher workshop is required in the 12 month period prior to renew a school bus permit.
Offers apprenticeship opportunities in the following: - Industrial maintenance technology. - CNC machining. - Basic nurse assistant. - Firefighter/paramedic. - Culinary-cook. Get hired by a sponsoring employer and let them pay for your tuition and books for your instructional programming while also getting paid advanced on the job training.

Services

Apprenticeship Training
Occupation Specific Job Training
Provides funding towards a GED and certification to obtain employment. It offers necessary supplies to attend classes regularly or begin employment with a living wage or higher.
Initial and refresher bus driver training courses are offered.
Offers out-of-school youth an opportunity to participate in training for certificate and degree programs, which will assist in obtaining marketable skills for employment in their desired field of study. Benefits and services can include: - Career Counseling & Support. - Tuition & fees. - Textbooks & class supplies. - Mileage reimbursement to and from classes. - Childcare reimbursement while in class. - Employment readiness training. - Referral to community services. - Job shadowing. Short-Term Training Options: - Administrative Assistant/Application Specialist. - Automated engineering tech certificates. - Automotive or collision repair technology. - Basic nurse assistant. - Computer-aided design certificates. - Computer information systems certificates. - Diesel power/equipment repair tech. - EMT or Paramedic. - Energy, electricity, or electronics/A+ Prep certificates . - Forklift operator. - High School equivalency preparation. - Horticulture certificates. - Medical billing and coding. - Pharmacy technician. - Retailing certificate. - Truck driver training. - Welding tech certificate.

Services

Vocational Education
Occupation Specific Job Training
Adult Services and Dislocated Worker Services include: Referral to other appropriate agencies and services, comprehensive assessments and development of Individual Employment Plans, career planning, job readiness training, occupational skills training, vocational training (up to a maximum of two years), on-the-job training, customized training, incumbent worker training, support services during training, and follow up services. Job Search Assistance - Workshops; individual assistance; access to resource room with Internet accessible computers for job search-related purposes including searching job search websites, filing for unemployment, completing on-line employment applications, preparing/updating resumes; access to Assistive Technology for job search-related purposes for persons with disabilities.

Services

Occupation Specific Job Training
Comprehensive Job Assistance Centers
information and referral, assistance with social service applications, health workshops, and socialization activities. General Social Services: - Medicaid and Medicare assistance. - Housing application. - SNAP application assistance. - Information and referrals. - LIHEAP information and assistance. - Free bus pass application assistance. - Assisting residents with applying for adult daycare services, in-home care services, home-delivered meals, PACE, etc. Also offers job training and job opportunities including: - Senior job training program. - Homemaker jobs. - Driver jobs. Health Workshops: Topics cover comprehensive health topics, such as: - Evidence-based chronic disease self-management (diabetes, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, chronic lung disease, high blood pressure, etc.). - Customized exercises for individuals. - Falling prevention. - Memory Café (social gatherings where people with dementia and memory loss can enjoy and spend time with their caregivers). - Hepatitis B prevention and screenings referral. - Mental health program and individual counseling (PEARLS). - Vaccine information. Socialization Activities: Provides activities and entertainment for residents such as singing, dancing, arts and crafts, games, etc. Implements diverse activities such as Tai Chi, Chinese calligraphy, ping pong, Mahjong, Chinese paper cutting, lantern making, etc.

Services

General Health Education Programs
Medicare Information/Counseling
Wellness Programs
Occupation Specific Job Training
Fall Prevention Programs
Outreach Programs
Information and Referral
General Mental Health Information/Education
Medicaid Information/Counseling
General Benefits and Services Assistance
Disease/Disability Information
Initial and refresher bus driver training courses are offered.
Provides funding towards a GED and certification to obtain employment. It offers necessary supplies to attend classes regularly or begin employment with a living wage or higher.
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers programs for adults with visual impairments to enable them to work and participate fully in family and community life. Services include vocational rehabilitation and the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind (BEPB) which offers management opportunities in the food service industry to individuals who are legally blind after completing a six-month training course.

Services

Partial Sightedness
Occupation Specific Job Training
Blindness
Vocational Rehabilitation
Assistance for eligible persons interested in obtaining a CDL license or CNA certification including tuition, books, and testing. Some allowable courses are available and subject to approval based on length of the course and date the course completes.
City Colleges of Chicago offers a variety of tuition-free educational opportunities in high-demand fields to help black, unemployed, and underemployed residents find fulfilling jobs in less than one year. Eligible students can enroll and receive supportive services in addition to free tuition and books.
Provides bus driver training courses. Two types of Bus Driver courses: - 8-hour initial training is required for all new school bus drivers prior to getting a bus permit. - 2-hour refresher workshop is required in the 12 month period prior to renew a school bus permit.
National Latino Education Institute provides hands-on culinary training including job placement support and support services.
Two types of Bus Driver courses: - 8-hour initial training is required for all new school bus drivers prior to getting a bus permit. - 2-hour refresher workshop is required in the 12 month period prior to renew a school bus permit.
Initial and refresher bus driver training courses are offered.