Fast track a new career. Whether you are just starting out or starting over, Kish has a multitude of short-term training options to get your career started.
Short-term training programs allow you to acquire the skills and training necessary
to jump-start a new career path in 16 weeks or less. Programs provide opportunities
to obtain entry-level jobs in growing industries. Along with joining the workforce,
students can build upon skills with additional courses and training.
Kish designs its short-term programs to meet the local workforce demand. The classes and programs are available because they are the skills and training community employers are seeking. Kish works closely with industry partners to identify current workforce needs.
View more available programs in our Program Finder.
Yes! There are a variety of options to help cover the costs of these programs. Many programs are eligible for support through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), which provides financial assistance for tuition, fees, books and supplies.
Financial Aid and scholarship may be available for the credit programs. For further information, visit Paying for College.
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. And 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 for more information.
Please contact Coordinator of Short-Term Training Melissa Gallagher for registration information.
Please see the chart on the individual program page for orientation dates and times.
Perla Gonzalez, a Kishwaukee College nursing student, was named the recipient of a $1,000 Illinois Community College Faculty Association (ICCFA) Student Scholarship. She was recognized with the award at the ICCFA conference luncheon on Nov. 10 in Bloomington.
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