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Serves the cultural, psychological, and socio-economic needs of Ethiopians in Chicago and the surrounding areas. Also supports other African, Asian, Middle Eastern and Eastern European refugee populations who seek assistance services.
Services include:
- Refugee Reception and Placement.
- Preferred Communities Program.
- Illinois Welcoming Center Program.
- Illinois Access to Justice (A2J) Program.
- Southern Border Arrivals Program.
- IFSP Cash Assistance Program.
- Employment Training and Services.
- Matching Grant Program.
- Electromechanical Assembly Training Program.
- English as a Second Language (ESL).
- Citizenship and Immigration Services.
- Ethiopian Cultural Museum and Education.
- Children and Youth Services.
- Open Computer Lab.
Serves the cultural, psychological, and socio-economic needs of Ethiopians in Chicago and the surrounding areas. Also supports other African, Asian, Middle Eastern and Eastern European refugee populations who seek assistance services.
Services include:
- Refugee Reception and Placement.
- Preferred Communities Program.
- Illinois Welcoming Center Program.
- Illinois Access to Justice (A2J) Program.
- Southern Border Arrivals Program.
- IFSP Cash Assistance Program.
- Employment Training and Services.
- Matching Grant Program.
- Electromechanical Assembly Training Program.
- English as a Second Language (ESL).
- Citizenship and Immigration Services.
- Ethiopian Cultural Museum and Education.
- Children and Youth Services.
- Open Computer Lab.
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Job readiness training class and work experience training and community service opportunities available. Transportation to job fairs (must meet qualifications; determined upon intake). Computer lab available to fill out applications on line. GED classes and adult dyslexia tutoring also available.
Workshops and classes related to financial education.
Helps parents advocate on behalf of their children with learning disabilities. Right to Educate advocate for students with special needs, including dyslexia.
Job readiness training class and work experience training and community service opportunities available. Transportation to job fairs (must meet qualifications; determined upon intake). Computer lab available to fill out applications on line. GED classes and adult dyslexia tutoring also available.
Workshops and classes related to financial education.
Helps parents advocate on behalf of their children with learning disabilities. Right to Educate advocate for students with special needs, including dyslexia.
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Certified for Success employment training programs include retail, hospitality, food handling, essential computer skills, IT Support Professional, and custodial certification programs. A combination of onsite and classroom training helps prepare participants for success.
Certified for Success employment training programs include retail, hospitality, food handling, essential computer skills, IT Support Professional, and custodial certification programs. A combination of onsite and classroom training helps prepare participants for success.
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LIFE SKILLS (DAY HAB) a non-paid day program that provides support in developing or maintaining life skills and community integration.
LIFE SKILLS (DAY HAB) a non-paid day program that provides support in developing or maintaining life skills and community integration.
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Now offering a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) program. This program will help participants prepare for the class, enroll into the DMACC CDL program at no cost, and obtain a job after completion. Participants will also qualify for "Jump Start" training specially designed to help English Language Learners.
Now offering a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) program. This program will help participants prepare for the class, enroll into the DMACC CDL program at no cost, and obtain a job after completion. Participants will also qualify for "Jump Start" training specially designed to help English Language Learners.
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Now offering a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) program. This program will help participants prepare for the class, enroll into the DMACC CDL program at no cost, and obtain a job after completion. Participants will also qualify for "Jump Start" training specially designed to help English Language Learners.
Now offering a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) program. This program will help participants prepare for the class, enroll into the DMACC CDL program at no cost, and obtain a job after completion. Participants will also qualify for "Jump Start" training specially designed to help English Language Learners.
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Now offering a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) program. This program will help participants prepare for the class, enroll into the DMACC CDL program at no cost, and obtain a job after completion. Participants will also qualify for "Jump Start" training specially designed to help English Language Learners.
Now offering a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) program. This program will help participants prepare for the class, enroll into the DMACC CDL program at no cost, and obtain a job after completion. Participants will also qualify for "Jump Start" training specially designed to help English Language Learners.
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Offers to help veterans succeed in the 21st Century Workforce. This is accomplished through three goals: maximizing veterans employment, earning, retention, and competitiveness; assuring that service members transition to quality civilian employment; and protecting the employment and reemployment rights of veterans.
Service information can be obtained by calling the local IowaWorks Center.
Offers to help veterans succeed in the 21st Century Workforce. This is accomplished through three goals: maximizing veterans employment, earning, retention, and competitiveness; assuring that service members transition to quality civilian employment; and protecting the employment and reemployment rights of veterans.
Service information can be obtained by calling the local IowaWorks Center.
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Assists students with disabilities with job exploration counseling, work-based learning experiences, counseling on post-secondary education, workplace readiness training, and self advocacy.
Assists students with disabilities with job exploration counseling, work-based learning experiences, counseling on post-secondary education, workplace readiness training, and self advocacy.
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Now offering a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) program. This program will help participants prepare for the class, enroll into the DMACC CDL program at no cost, and obtain a job after completion. Participants will also qualify for "Jump Start" training specially designed to help English Language Learners.
Now offering a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) program. This program will help participants prepare for the class, enroll into the DMACC CDL program at no cost, and obtain a job after completion. Participants will also qualify for "Jump Start" training specially designed to help English Language Learners.
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Now offering a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) program. This program will help participants prepare for the class, enroll into the DMACC CDL program at no cost, and obtain a job after completion. Participants will also qualify for "Jump Start" training specially designed to help English Language Learners.
Now offering a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) program. This program will help participants prepare for the class, enroll into the DMACC CDL program at no cost, and obtain a job after completion. Participants will also qualify for "Jump Start" training specially designed to help English Language Learners.
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Youth program providing job search tools, on-the-job training, resume assistance, job board, and other services including:
- Financial assistance with occupational training
- Employment readiness skills
- Help with job placement
- Academic tutoring
- Internships and On-The-Job-Training
Youth program providing job search tools, on-the-job training, resume assistance, job board, and other services including:
- Financial assistance with occupational training
- Employment readiness skills
- Help with job placement
- Academic tutoring
- Internships and On-The-Job-Training
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Provides transitional services to formerly incarcerated individuals.
Services include, but are not limited to:
- Transitional housing
- Counseling
- Vocational assistance (including job skills training and career counseling)
- Life skills development (including budgeting, health and wellness information, parenting training, etc.)
In some cases Neuro/Bio-feedback can be provided to help those with damaged or toxic brains. This portion of the program is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and can begin after a person is stabilized with Neuro/Bio-feedback.
Provides transitional services to formerly incarcerated individuals.
Services include, but are not limited to:
- Transitional housing
- Counseling
- Vocational assistance (including job skills training and career counseling)
- Life skills development (including budgeting, health and wellness information, parenting training, etc.)
In some cases Neuro/Bio-feedback can be provided to help those with damaged or toxic brains. This portion of the program is based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and can begin after a person is stabilized with Neuro/Bio-feedback.
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Offers comprehensive workforce services that include, but are not limited to:
- Job seeker services (resume, job search, and labor market information assistance)
- Overcoming barriers to employment
- Health and mental health services
- Adult education
- Youth, senior, and Veteran services
- Child care assistance
- Job training and internships
Offers comprehensive workforce services that include, but are not limited to:
- Job seeker services (resume, job search, and labor market information assistance)
- Overcoming barriers to employment
- Health and mental health services
- Adult education
- Youth, senior, and Veteran services
- Child care assistance
- Job training and internships
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Career planning, job placement, and ongoing support and consultation to employee and employer.
Provides community based day services, residential supports, and respite services.
Diversity training to employers on working with people experiencing developmental disabilities.
Career planning, job placement, and ongoing support and consultation to employee and employer.
Provides community based day services, residential supports, and respite services.
Diversity training to employers on working with people experiencing developmental disabilities.
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Now offering a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) program. This program will help participants prepare for the class, enroll into the DMACC CDL program at no cost, and obtain a job after completion. Participants will also qualify for "Jump Start" training specially designed to help English Language Learners.
Now offering a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) program. This program will help participants prepare for the class, enroll into the DMACC CDL program at no cost, and obtain a job after completion. Participants will also qualify for "Jump Start" training specially designed to help English Language Learners.
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Offers to assist former refugee families through education, family wellness, work readiness and economic development programs.
Offers to assist former refugee families through education, family wellness, work readiness and economic development programs.
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National service program where members earn money for college or to pay off student loans, gain job skills and give back to local communities.
National service program where members earn money for college or to pay off student loans, gain job skills and give back to local communities.
Classes in English as a Second Language, citizenship, and workforce development. Classes online and at various locations.
Classes in English as a Second Language, citizenship, and workforce development. Classes online and at various locations.
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