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Springfield Center for Independent Living

330 South Grand Avenue West, Springfield, IL 62704
Provides free training to individuals to become a personal assistant for an individual who has a disability. Individuals who have disabilities can contact SCIL for a referral list of trained personal assistants.

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Kishwaukee College

21193 Malta Road, Malta, IL 60150

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. Funding provides financial assistance with tuition, books and supplies for participants who meet eligibility requirements. Many programs at Kish qualify for WIOA assistance.

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Hawkeye Community College

Hawkeye Center, 1501 East Orange Road, Waterloo, IA 50701-8015
This program provides needs-based tuition assistance for approved short-term continuing education training programs for in-demand occupations. Since non-credit programs are not eligible for federal financial aid, this program is designed to bridge the funding gap for individuals that meet program and income guidelines to complete short-term training programs. The following short-term, high-demand career training programs are approved for Gap Tuition Assistance:
  • Class A Commercial Driver's License Certificate
  • Certified Professional Medical Coder
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • CNC Machining
  • Construction Equipment Operator
  • Industrial Maintenance
  • Introduction to Construction Trades
  • Patient Access and Front Desk
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Production Welding
Tuition assistance for this program is based on financial need and the ability to complete a program and gain full-time employment. If participants receive food assistance, they may qualify to participate in free training. The program was developed to help individuals learn skills for in-demand jobs that pay a higher wage.

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Iowa Western Community College Adult Learning Center

2700 College Road, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Free short-term career training program for Iowa residents who are unemployed and underemployed needing gainful employment.

Financial assistance may include program tuition and books, required fees, materials and other services. The program provides resources to Iowa residents who would otherwise not be able to afford career training.

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Freedom for Youth Ministries - Des Moines

2301 Hickman Road, Des Moines, IA 50310

Offers work training to young men and women 18-25. Program offers opportunities in job training, goal setting, life skill classes, and discipleship.

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Regional Office of Education #21 - Williamson County Office

502 West Jackson Street, Marion, IL 62959

Offers school bus driver training and refresher courses.

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American Job Center - Rock Island

500 42nd Street, Suite 6, Rock Island, IL 61201

Workforce development through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Provides job training and job-seeking assistance to economically disadvantaged persons, dislocated workers, and youth.

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Goodwill Industries - Goodwill Training Center (Stockyard Plaza)

3505 L Street, Omaha, NE 68107

Offers free Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) classes to individuals interested in finding employment in healthcare. The two-week CNA training course covers essential skills for patient care, including healthcare basics, patient assistance, vital sign monitoring, infection control, nursing procedures, communication, safety, medical terminology, ethics, and specialized care.

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IowaWORKS Center - Council Bluffs

300 West Broadway, Suite 13, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

Social Security’s Ticket to Work program supports career development for Social Security disability beneficiaries age 18 through 64 who want to work. The Ticket program is free and voluntary. The Ticket program helps people with disabilities progress toward financial independence.

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IowaWORKS Center - Ottumwa

15260 Truman Street, IHCC North Campus, Ottumwa, IA 52501

Social Security’s Ticket to Work program supports career development for Social Security disability beneficiaries age 18 through 64 who want to work. The Ticket program is free and voluntary. The Ticket program helps people with disabilities progress toward financial independence.

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IowaWORKS Center - Davenport

1801 East Kimberly Road, Suite A, Davenport, IA 52807

Social Security’s Ticket to Work program supports career development for Social Security disability beneficiaries age 18 through 64 who want to work. The Ticket program is free and voluntary. The Ticket program helps people with disabilities progress toward financial independence.

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American Indian Council - Kansas City Office

310 Armour Road, Suite 205, Kansas City, MO 64116

Provides American Indian employment and training programs. 

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Regional Office of Education #21 - Johnson County Office

111 South 5th Street, Vienna, IL 62995

Offers school bus driver training and refresher courses.

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American Job Center - Lincoln

1330 N Street, Suite A, Lincoln, NE 68508

Offers employment services, including access to computers/internet for employment purposes. Assistance provided to individuals with job search, filing unemployment insurance, resumes, and cover letters. Access to partner agencies in the American Job Center include One Stop Employment Solutions/Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) job training, Experience Works, Department of Labor Office, Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation, Goodwill/YWCA Job Outfitters, and Adult Basic Education.

One Stop Employment Solutions offers job training for adult and those unemployed due to layoffs or business closing and displaced homemakers through assistance with post-secondary education, on-the-job training, work experience, and career guidance.

Nebraska Department of Labor offers employment and training services for workers, job seekers, and businesses in the building, with many services also offered through self-service electronic access. Services to job seekers include, but are not limited to: assessment of skill levels; career guidance; job search assistance; workshops; job referral and placement assistance; and reemployment services offered through the NEres program. Services offered to employers include, but are not limited to: referral of job seekers to job openings; matching job requirements with job seeker experience; assistance with special recruitment needs; analyzing hard-to-fill job orders; assistance with job restructuring; and industry counseling and guidance.

Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation assists people with disabilities in preparing for, finding, and keeping jobs. Helps businesses recruit, train, and retrain employees with disabilities. Through this "dual client" approach, the agency assists individuals with injuries, illness, or impairments achieve competitive employment and increased independence, and assists business owners and employers through full services business consultation on a variety of business an disability-related areas. Every other Thursday 8:30 am-11:30 am.

Experience Works administers the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP). See separate listing for more information.

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New Beginnings Thrift Store

1211 Main Street, Crete, NE 68333

Provides job readiness services, including job training, education, job seeking, and retention skills training. Agencies can bring clients in to job train.

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Embarras River Basin Agency (ERBA) - Coles County West

416 South 17th, Mattoon, IL 61938
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.

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IowaWORKS Center - Spencer

217 West 5th Street, Spencer, IA 51301

Social Security’s Ticket to Work program supports career development for Social Security disability beneficiaries age 18 through 64 who want to work. The Ticket program is free and voluntary. The Ticket program helps people with disabilities progress toward financial independence.

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Embarras River Basin Agency (ERBA) - Richland County

306 East Main, Olney, IL 62450
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.

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Covenant Outreach Center

840 Mattis Avenue, Rockford, IL 61109

Provides job readiness services to help individuals prepare for employment opportunities.

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YWCA Northwestern Illinois - Rockford Location

4990 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108

Provides programs that provide IT training and internships for all people, particularly women and people of color. Programs include YW STRIVE, Front End Web Development, Google IT Certification, and CompTIA A+ Certification.

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American Job Center - Grand Island

203 East Stolley Park Road, Suite A, Grand Island, NE 68801

Employment services including job matching and referral, job search and job placement assistance, career guidance and assessment, employer services, labor market information, apprenticeships, veteran services, resume design, interview skills development, and a variety of other programs and services.

Computers with internet available.

Many services also apply to out-of-school individuals ages 14-24 with employment barriers, including:

-- Paid work experience, summer employment, and on-the-job training opportunities

-- Tuition assistance

-- On site tutoring

-- Support services to assist with application fees, enrollment fees, work attire, school or work supplies, etc.

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Regional Office of Education #56 (Will)

116 North Chicago Street, Suite 400, Joliet, IL 60432

Offers school bus driver training and refresher courses.

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Norfolk Job Center

105 East Norfolk Avenue, Suite 120, Norfolk, NE 68701

Employment services including job matching and referral, job search and job placement assistance, career guidance and assessment, employer services, labor market information, apprenticeships, veteran services, resume design, interview skills development, and a variety of other programs and services.

Computers with internet available.

Many services also apply to out-of-school individuals ages 14-24 with employment barriers, including:

-- Paid work experience, summer employment, and on-the-job training opportunities

-- Tuition assistance

-- On site tutoring

-- Support services to assist with application fees, enrollment fees, work attire, school or work supplies, etc.

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IowaWORKS Center - Sioux City

2508 4th Street, Sioux City, IA 51101

Social Security’s Ticket to Work program supports career development for Social Security disability beneficiaries age 18 through 64 who want to work. The Ticket program is free and voluntary. The Ticket program helps people with disabilities progress toward financial independence.

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Lexington Job Center

1501 Plum Creek Parkway, Suite 3, Lexington, NE 68850

Employment services including job matching and referral, job search and job placement assistance, career guidance and assessment, employer services, labor market information, apprenticeships, veteran services, resume design, interview skills development, and a variety of other programs and services.

Computers with internet available.

Many services also apply to out-of-school individuals ages 14-24 with employment barriers, including:

-- Paid work experience, summer employment, and on-the-job training opportunities

-- Tuition assistance

-- On site tutoring

-- Support services to assist with application fees, enrollment fees, work attire, school or work supplies, etc.

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