Gain the skills you need to start or advance your career
Elgin Community College, Kishwaukee College and Waubonsee Community College have partnered with the Kane County Office of Community Reinvestment to offer job skills training services through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The collaboration between the colleges and Kane County allows each institution to share resources and connect WIOA-eligible job seekers to credentialed training programs. Unemployed adults and underemployed workers in Kane, Kendall and DeKalb counties can qualify for access to funding to cover training expenses for in-demand careers.
| Program | Start Dates | Type of Course |
| Basic Nurse Assisting | TBD | In-person |
| Pharmacy Technician | May 6 (16-week program) |
Online |
| Adult Education Bridge to Health Care | Varies by semester (8-week program) |
Hybrid or Online |
| Adult Education (High School Diploma or English as a Second Language) |
Fall, Spring or Summer semesters (8-week programs) |
Hybrid or Online |
| Adult Education Bridge to Information Technology | Varies by semester (8-week program) |
Hybrid or Online |
| CDL (Truck Driver Training) | March 18 April 22 (4-week program) |
In-Person |
Funding is through the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA,) as authorized by the local Workforce Development Board that services Kane, Kendall and DeKalb County, and is available to individuals meeting eligibility requirements. Equal Opportunity program. Auxiliary aides and services available upon request to individuals with disabilities. For more information visit, https://www.countyofkane.org/WDD/.
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