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Career & Vocational Resources

Career and Vocational Resources

For many refugee teens and young adults, vocational training programs are a great alternative to four-year college. There are many options for career training in fields from medicine to construction.

​RefugeeOne's Youth Career Pathways program offers small scholarships to refugees ages 16-24 pursuing vocational training. Contact jcorliss[at]refugeeone[dot]org for more information.
Vocational Programs
  • City Colleges of Chicago Offers 2-year degrees, as well as short term certificates for many career paths.
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Medical Field
  • Chicago Community Learning Center 
  • Allied Institute of Professional Studies
  • Career Training Institute of Chicago
  • Chamberlain University
  • Rush University
  • Great Paragon Healthcare
  • Jewish Vocational Services Pharmacy Tech
  • Healthcare Literacy (Chinese Mutual Aid Association)
  • Erie Neighborhood House (Medical Assisting)
  • Walgreen's (Skills for Chicagoland's Future)
  • Instituto del Progresso Latino

Manufacturing & Construction
  • Jane Addams Resource Corporation
  • Community Builders
  • Chicago Women in Trades
  • Erie Neighborhood House (Machinist) 
  • Freedman Seating (Skills for Chicagoland's Future)
  • Instituto del Progreso Latino

IT, Coding, Software Development
  • Code the Dream
  • Catalyte
  • Creating IT Futures (DeVry)
  • New Horizons Computer Learning Center

Hospitality & Customer Service
  • Jewish Vocational Services Janitorial Training
  • Heartland Alliance Hospitality Training
  • Hyatt Hospitality Training Program
  • AT&T (Skills for Chicagoland's Future)
  • Walgreen's (Skills for Chicagoland's Future)
  • Chicago Light House (Call center training)

Food Service
  • Washburn Culinary Institute
  • Inspiration Kitchen
  • Chicago Community Kitchen
  • The Hatchery

Childcare
  • Albany Park Community Center
  • Red Cross

Career advising & job search sites

  • Skills for Chicagoland's Future
  • IL Job Link
  • IL WorkNet
  • Indeed.com
  • CareerBuilder
  • SimplyHired
  • City of Chicago Job Seeker Resources
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    • Hire a Refugee
    • Work or Intern
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