Career Path

Institution Name/Description

Website

Alternative Options Miscellaneous

Americorp

https://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps

Jobcorp

https://www.jobcorps.gov/

Apprenticeship Finder

US Department of Labor

https://www.apprenticeship.gov/

Architectural Iron Worker

Architectural Metal Training School for Ironworkers Local 63

www.iwlocal63.com

Audio Production

College Of DuPage

https://www.cod.edu/academics/programs/pdf/career/music-certificate.pdf

All Illinois Colleges with Major

https://www.universities.com/find/illinois/best/art-and-design/music-production

Illinois Media School

https://beonair.com/locations/chicago/

Recording Radio Film Connection & CASA School

https://www.rrfedu.com/

Automotive

Triton College

https://www.triton.edu/about/points-of-pride/programs-and-services/automotive-technology-program/

Lincoln Technical Institute

https://www.lincolntech.edu/careers/automotive/automotive-technology

Multiple colleges offering 2-year, 4-year, and certificate programs

https://thebestschools.org/rankings/best-automotive-mechanic-schools/

Universal Technical Institute (Lisle Campus- Auto only)

https://www.uti.edu/locations/illinois/lisle

Barbering Programs

Erskine Reeves Barbering Academy

http://erskinereeves.com/

Head Quarters Barber Academy

https://www.hqbarberacademy.com/

Boilermakers

Boilermakers Apprentice Program

http://www.glabap.com/

Bricklayers/Stonemason

Bricklayers District Council Training Center

http://www.bac2school.org/index.cfm

Carpentry

Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters

https://www.carpentersunion.org/programs/apprentice-program

All Illinois Training Centers

https://www.carpenters.org/training_centers/il/

Cosmetology Programs

Beauty Schools Directory

https://www.beautyschoolsdirectory.com/programs/cosmetology-school/il/chicago/beauty-student-resources

Ms. Roberts Beauty Academy

https://www.msroberts-academy.com/

Empire Beauty Schools

https://www.empire.edu/

Aveda Institute

https://douglasj.edu/chicago-school

Tricoci University of Beauty Culture

https://www.tricociuniversity.edu/cosmetology-esthetics-barbering-schools/chicago-ohare-beauty-school/

College of DuPage

https://www.cod.edu/academics/programs/cosmetology/

CCC (Harry S Truman)

https://www.ccc.edu/programs/pages/Cosmetology-Advanced-Certificate.aspx

Culinary Arts

Jerome J. Drosos School of Culinary Arts (Triton College)

https://www.triton.edu/about/points-of-pride/programs-and-services/jerome-j.-drosos-school-of-culinary-arts/

Washburne Culinary & Hospitality (CCC- Kennedy King)

http://www.washburneculinary.com/

The Chef Apprentice School of the Arts (CASA)

https://www.casaschools.com/

Electricians

IBEW Technical Institute (Alsip)

http://www.ejatt.com/

IBEW Local 701 JATC (Warrenville)

https://www.ibew701.org/ibew-701-apprenticeship

IBEW Local 176 JATC (Joliet)

http://www.jatc176.org/

IBEW Local 461 (Aurora)

https://www.ibew461.org/

Fashion Design

College of Dupage

https://www.cod.edu/catalog/current/courses/fashion_studies/

SAIC (School fo the Art Institute of Chicago)

https://www.saic.edu/academics/departments/fashion-design/

Columbia College

https://www.colum.edu/academics/programs/fashion-studies

Dominican University

https://www.dom.edu/academics/majors-programs/fashion-design

Fire Science

Triton College

http://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2018-2019/Triton-College-Catalog/Applied-Science-Programs/Fire-Science

Joliet Junior College

https://www.jjc.edu/academics/health-and-public-services/fire-science

CCC Malcolm X

https://www.ccc.edu/colleges/malcolm-x/departments/Pages/Fire-Science.aspx

College of DuPage

https://www.cod.edu/fire

HVAC

Chicago Professional Center

https://www.chicagoprofessionalcenter.com/

West Chicago Professional Center

https://www.westchicagohvac.com/

City Colleges of Chicago

https://www.ccc.edu/careers/Pages/Heating,-Air-conditioning,-and-Refrigeration-Mechanics-and-Installers.aspx

Joliet Junior College

https://www.jjc.edu/choose-your-path/architecture-manufacturing-automotive/heating-ventilation-air-conditioning-and

Interior Design

College of DuPage

https://www.cod.edu/academics/programs/interior_design/index.aspx

Columbia College

https://www.colum.edu/academics/programs/interior-architecture-bfa

Harper College

https://www.harpercollege.edu/academics/arts/interior-design/index.php

SAIC (School fo the Art Institute of Chicago)

https://www.saic.edu/continuing-studies/ace/certificate/interior-design

Law Enforcement

Triton College

http://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2019-2020/Triton-College-Catalog/Applied-Science-Programs/Criminal-Justice-Administration/Criminal-Justice-Administration-Law-Enforcement-Certificate

College of DuPage

https://www.cod.edu/slea/

CCC (multiple campuses)

https://www.ccc.edu/programs/pages/Criminal-Justice-Focus-Associate-in-Arts.aspx

Military

OPRFHS Recruiter Names & Contacts

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Zpz_tnwaI7TekAit8UYvsiwYq3vgSmXGRpKCB2br0ZM/edit#gid=0

Army

https://www.army.mil/

Navy

https://www.navy.com/

Airforce

https://www.airforce.com/

Marines

https://www.marines.com/

Mortuary Science

CCC- Malcolm X (AAS)

https://www.ccc.edu/programs/Pages/Mortuary-Science-Associate-in-Applied-Science.aspx

Southern Illinois University

https://sah.siu.edu/undergraduate/mortuary-science-funeral-service/

Worsham College of Mortuary Science

https://www.worsham.edu/

Carl Sandburg College (traditional)

http://www.sandburg.edu/Academics/Degree-Certificates/Mortuary-Science/index.html

(accelerated)

http://www.sandburg.edu/Academics/Degree-Certificates/Mortuary-Science-Accelerated/index.html

Orthodics & Prosthetics Technology

Joliet Junior College

https://www.jjc.edu/choose-your-path/architecture-manufacturing-automotive/orthotics-and-prosthetics-technology

Pilot/Aviation

Lift Academy

https://flywithlift.com/about/

API Flight School- Midway Airport

http://www.apischool.com/

Aero Aviation Academy- Midway Airport

https://www.aeroaviationacademy.com/

Plumbing

Local 130 Plumbers Union

http://plumberslu130ua.com/plumbers-training.aspx

Triton College

http://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2018-2019/Triton-College-Catalog/Applied-Science-Programs/Construction-Technology/Plumbing-Certificate

Tech Engineers

Local 130 Tech Engineers

http://plumberslu130ua.com/tech-training.aspx

Trades Centers

Universal Technical Institute (Auto, Motorcycle, Diesel, Marine, Collision Repair, Weldin, CNC Machining) National Programs

https://www.uti.edu/

Video Game Design/Development

SAIC (School fo the Art Institute of Chicago)

https://www.saic.edu/academics/areas-of-study/game-design

Columbia College

https://www.colum.edu/academics/programs/game-design

IIT (Illinois Institute of Technology)

https://www.iit.edu/academics/pre-college-programs/summer/residential/game-development-programming