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Fast-track Programs at Kish are designed so anyone can get started on a career path. These programs provide a streamlined pathway to success, designed to propel you toward your goals in record time.
Kish partners with ed2go to offer online programs at any time, many with a career training focus.
There are other programs at Kish that may appeal to students looking for a quick way to gain skills and start a new career. These programs are shorter in length — typically one year or less. There may be additional requirements associated with these programs.
Yes. There are many options to help cover the costs of these programs. Most programs are eligible for support through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), which provides financial assistance for tuition, fees, books and supplies. For programs focused on health care, another grant option is the PATH grant.
We want success for our students and our community. Providing well-qualified candidates to our local employers is just one way we are looking to help. Kish can help provide specialized training for your employees. Our employer services team can help you connect with, recruit, and hire Kish students. Eligible employers can be reimbursed up to 50% for earnings paid to student workers.
We host information sessions from time to time to overview the programs. For now, if you would like more information about these programs, please email Melissa Gallagher at mgallagher1@kish.edu or fill out this interest form.
We will walk you through each step. Please contact Coordinator Melissa Gallagher at mgallagher1@kish.edu to get enrolled, plan for payments, and start your program on the right foot.
Please see the chart on the individual program page for orientation dates and times.
Please contact Coordinator Melissa Gallagher at mgallagher1@kish.edu and let her know. We have many connections across the College and throughout the region. We are here to help.
Kishwaukee College will offer six Fast-Track career programs during the Fall 2025 semester. Kish Fast-Track programs provide students with the expertise needed to meet local workforce demands. The programs range from 8-15 weeks, allowing students to start a career immediately or build upon skills with additional training.
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