Job Skills Training Partnership

Gain the skills you need to start or advance your career

Job Skills Training Partnership

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.

Partnership Goals
  • Help job seekers overcome barriers to gain access to in-demand career opportunities
  • Provide accelerated access to industry-credentialed training to improve the regional workforce
  • Assist job seekers in finding the career pathway that best suits their skills
WIOA Eligibility
Please submit the following form to get started on your WIOA eligibility and the career training opportunities offered at Elgin Community College, Kishwaukee College and Waubonsee Community College.
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Program of Interest
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WIOA Training at Kish
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
Further Resources

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/.

Contact Us

Renata RobinsonWorkforce Services ManagerKane County Office of Community Reinvestment143 First St.Batavia, IL 60510P630-762-2078Erobinsonrenata@countyofkane.orgOWorkforce Development Division

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