Kish provides a variety of resources to assist local employers.
Kishwaukee College is a partner in keeping your businesses and industries competitive by focusing on employee training and professional development while providing access to tomorrow’s workforce.
Enhance your professional skills through free Workplace Readiness Training. Kishwaukee College is offering Workplace Readiness Training to local businesses, allowing employees to refresh their professional skills and earn a micro-credential. The free training is available through the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) Non-Credit Workforce Training Grant.
The City of Rochelle wanted to prepare its employees to step into leadership roles following future retirements. They contacted Kish for training, and we created an innovative leadership development program, Rochelle U. We brought instructors on-site, and their employees took one class per semester after the workday. The best part? Rochelle employees who participate in the program earn college credit and can easily continue their studies at Kish to complete an associate degree.
Learn more about Kishwaukee College's employer partnerships on our Employer Services webpage.
Are you seeking training to address specific skills gaps, improve employee performance, and stay competitive in your industry? The Workforce Development Office can assist with your training needs.
Our customized training programs provide on-the-job practice to develop a highly skilled workforce. Optimize employee resources, increase employee satisfaction, and strengthen your company’s culture. We provide:
Contract training focuses on specific training objectives to improve employee performance and achieve strategic goals. Training is specialized to an employer's needs and can be offered at local businesses, training facilities or online. Topics include:
We help employers find the right candidates for their jobs through recruitment events, job fairs, internships and more.
"Earn while you learn” opportunities, such as internships and apprenticeships, allow students the option to work for local businesses while gaining the hands-on experience needed to complete their education.
Turn your hobby into a business. Have an idea you are ready to launch? We help budding entrepreneurs and small business owners scale and grow their businesses.
Kishwaukee College will host three upcoming information sessions for high school students interested in the Early College Program or Engineering, Math & Science Academy (EMSA). The information sessions are open to current high school sophomores and juniors along with their parents/guardians.
Read MoreMatt Duffy, Executive Director of the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce, was awarded the 2024 Distinguished Alumni Award at the Kishwaukee College Foundation Annual Gala on Saturday, Nov. 2. The award honors established alumni who have demonstrated service or outstanding contributions within the Kish community.
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