Healthcare
Malcolm X College, Olive-Harvey College, Wright - Humboldt Park, Arturo Velazquez Institute
Program length: 2-3 semesters
Earned credentials and possible entry-level jobs available after completing this Career Bridge program include Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) and Community Health Worker* ($15-$20/hour).
*Coming Fall 2023
Supply Chain and Transportation Technology
Olive-Harvey College
Program length: 1-2 semesters
Earned credentials and possible entry-level jobs available after completing this Career Bridge program include forklift operator and Commercial Driver’s License-B (CDL-B) ($16-$20/hour).
Early Childhood EducationHarry S. Truman College, Richard J. Daley College, Kennedy-King College, and Olive-Harvey College
Program length: 2 - 5 semesters
Earned credentials and possible entry-level jobs after completing this Career Bridge program include Illinois Gateways Level 1*, Level 2 to work as a childcare center worker ($15-$23/hour).
*Coming Fall 2023
Advanced Manufacturing Richard J. Daley College, Arturo Velasquez Institute, and Wright-Humboldt Park*
Program length: 2
Earned credential and possible entry-level job available after completing this Career Bridge program include the National Coalition of Certification Center (NC3) ($15-$20/hour)
*Coming Fall 2023
Earned credentials and possible entry-level jobs** available after completing this Career Bridge program include forklift operator and Commercial Driver’s License-B (CDL-B) ($16-$20/hour).
**Additional credentials required
Construction
Kennedy-King, Daley, Malcolm X, Truman, Olive-Harvey, and Wilbur Wright*
Program length: 1- 4 semesters
Earned credentials and possible entry-level jobs after completing this Career Bridge program include OSHA-10* and HVAC* to work as a general laborer or heating and cooling professional ($15-$20/hour).
*Coming Fall 2023
Culinary
Kennedy-King College
Program length: 2 semesters
Earned credentials and possible entry-level jobs after completing this Career Bridge program include ServSafe to work as a prep chef ($15-$20/hour).
Information Technology (IT)
Kennedy-King College and Wright-Humboldt Park
Program length: 2-3 semesters
Earned credentials and possible entry-level jobs after completing this Career Bridge program include CompTIA IT Fundamentals to work as an entry level help desk worker**($15-$23/hour).
**Additional credentials required
Benefit in the Career Bridge with Career Grow Chicago
Students participating in the Adult Education Career Bridges can receive additional supports through the Career Grow Chicago Initiative.
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