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Armed Forces
Air Force More Information
Army More Information
Coast Guard More Information
Marine More Information
Navy More Information
Aviation
Aircraft Mechanic More Information
Ground Crew Address e-mails & questions to
Beth Allen at (773) 847-9820
TSA and Airline Security More Information
Private Pilot (personal, transport) More Information
Automotive
Auto Mechanic More Information
Truck Driver
Business
Ad Sales Contact Harold Washington College for more information on business vocations
Administrative Assistant
Book Keeping/Accounting
Customer Support Representative
Data Analytics
Product/Industrial Sales
Product Support
Cosmetology
Coloring Specialist Contact Aveda Institute for cosmetology vocations
Hair
Nail Technician
Make-up Artist
Masseuse/Spa
Stylist
Waxing and Electrology
Construction
Cabinet Maker Address e-mails & questions to Beth Allen at (773) 847-9820. More Information

Paul Simon Job Corps
Contact Beth Allen by email or call (773) 847-9820.
Carpenter
Construction Management
Drywaller
General Contractors
Heavy Equipment Operations
Insulation Specialist
Masonry
Roofer
Welder
Culinary and Cooking
Baking and Pastry Chef (Both schools listed below are for all field areas in Culinary and Cooking)

Washburne Culinary Institute
(773) 602-5487

Kendall College
admissions@kendall.edu
(866) 667-3344
Brewer
Cake Decorator
Caterer
Chef
Food Inspector
Sommelier
Sous-Chef
Wine Maker
Education
Child Development Assistant
Preschool Education
More Information
Child Development Assistant
Elementary Education
More Information
Energy
Green Energy There is no energy specific degree, however a general business degree is suggested while focusing classes around your energy interest
More Information
Plant Operations
Off-Shore Oil/Gas Rig Operations
Hospitality
Bartender Kendall College is good for all hospitality careers
More Information
admissions@kendall.edu
(866) 667-3344
Concierge
Food and Beverage
Hotel
Restauraunt
Tour Guide
Travel Agent
Information Technology
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software Engineering, build, and support Paul Simon Job Corps offers a certificate program. Once completed you can receive full scholarship to CCC where you can earn an associate's degree in Computer Information Systems. All but Malcolm X College offer this Degree.

Contact Beth Allen by email or call (773) 847-9820.
Database Administrator
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Software Engineering, Build, and Support
IT Security
IT Process and Tool Design, build, and support
Network and VOIP Engineering and Build
Network Administrator
Operations Center Operators
PC and Mobile Engineering and Build
PC and Mobile (Field) Support
Programmer
Server Engineering and Build
Software/Middleware Administrator
Systems Administrator
Website Designer
Law and Protective Services
Court and Police Illustrator Wright College, Emergency Preparedness Degree http://wright.ccc.edu/admissions/ or 1.773.481.

Internship: In High school get a 2 year internship with CPD or CFD and then they will pay for your college degree.
312.745.596 or 312.745.5960

For more internship opportunities visit CPFTA

Two year college degree options in criminal justice are available at these CCC Colleges: Daley, Harold Washington College, Truman, Wright or Kennedy King
Visit CCC's web site or call 773.COLLEGE
Dispatcher
Fire Fighter
Homeland Security
Paralegal
Parole Officer
Police Officer/Sheriff Deputy
Criminal Justice Harold Washington College
Emergency Preparedness Harold Washington College
Fire Science and Technology Harold Washington College
Incident Command Wright College or 1.773.481.
Library and Information Studies
Librarian / Tech Assistant Wright College or 1.773.481.
Marine
Boat Mechanic / Maintenance The United States Military offers training through all of its branches. More Information
Dock Manager / Harbor Master
Harbor Rescue
Medical and Health Services
911 Operator
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Certification available at Kennedy King College, Daley College , Truman College
Dental Hygienist Program available at Kennedy King College
Emergency Medical Technician Program available at Malcolm X College
Pharmacy Technician Degree Available at Malcolm X College. Paul Simon Job Corps has program that once completed will qualify you for a free college scholarship at any Chicago City Colleges, including Malcolm X).
Radiography Wright College or 1.773.481.
Real Estate and Home Services
Butler / Concierge Kendall College
admissions@kendall.edu or (866) 667-3344
Apppraiser Wright College (773) 481-8200
Loan / Mortgage Wright College or 1.773.481.
Property/Lease Management Wright College or 1.773.481.
Real Estate Agent Wright College or 1.773.481.
Trades
Commercial/House Painter Paul Simon Job Corps
Address e-mails and questions to Beth Allen at (773) 847-9820

Contact Beth Allen by email or call (773) 847-9820.
Electrician
Elevator Mechanic
HVAC Technician
Plumber
Pipe Fitter
Surveyor
Visual and Performing Arts
Art All Chicago City College sites with the exception of Malcom X have Art programs. More Information
Cinema and Media Study Harold Washington College
Digital Multimedia Design Harold Washington College
Theatre Degrees available at Harold Washington College, Kennedy King and Malcolm X College


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