Continuing Education

Adam Kashuba

Director

Continuing EducationExplore endless learning opportunities in Wilbur Wright's Continuing Education Department, offering workforce training, personal and professional development, and engaging kids' classes!

Welcome to the Continuing Education Department at Wilbur Wright! We are dedicated to providing a diverse range of learning opportunities for all ages and stages of life. Whether you’re looking to jump start your career with our workforce training programs, pursue personal growth through our personal development courses, advance your skills with professional development classes, or engage your children in fun and educational kids’ classes, we have something for everyone. Join us and discover the joy of lifelong learning in a supportive and dynamic environment!

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Some of the courses we offer are:

  • Notary
  • Forklift
  • CDL-B Permit Training
  • Microsoft Office
  • Adult Art
  • American Sign Language
  • Project Management
  • Swimming Lessons for Adults and Kids

Courses vary by term.  Not all courses are offered every semester.

Read these facts about some of our popular courses.

Notary

  • The class has been approved by the Illinois Secretary of State to meet the education requirements for Illinois Notaries.
  • The class is for both first-time applicants and renewals. 
  • This class is online using Zoom.
  • The class covers in-person and online notarization.
  • The cost covers the class and the test. Other fees such as a notary stamp, bond, and insurance are not included in the cost of the class.
  • You must have a camera on your computer so that we can verify your identity for the test.

Forklift

  • Students must be 18 years old.
  • Students do not need a driver’s license.
  • The class is taught in English, but we do have Spanish-language books.
  • The class meets on Fridays, from 1pm to 7pm for in-classroom work.  It also meets on Saturday for the driving portion of the class, for 2 hours between 9am and 3pm to be assigned to you by the instructor.
  • If you successfully complete the class, you will earn a 3-year National Safety Council certificate.

CDL-B Permit Training

This class is taught by Alltown Bus Service and can lead to employment with them after successfully completing the class.

To earn a CDL-B permit and license, not only will you need to pass the CDL written and driving tests, but all of the following statements must also be true.

  • You must be 21 years old or older.
  • You must have had an Illinois driver’s license for at least 3 consecutive years with no breaks.
  • You must have a clean background and driving record: no DUIs, drug charges, or violent charges (gun, assault, battery, and any crimes relating to a child).

To sit for the permit exam, you must bring these documents to bring to the Secretary of State:

  • Current driver’s license
    • Driver’s license cannot be temporary
    • If your driver’s license is expiring within 1 year, you must get a new one before the CDL test
  • Social security card
  • Birth certificate or passport

Swimming

  • Swim lessons are currently full.  Check back in late May 2025 for the summer schedule or add yourself to our swimming email list here. 
  • We have classes for kids and adults, for beginners, intermediate, and advanced swimmers.
  • We have an adult paid lap swim.
  • If you are a student at any City College, and in any program such as college credit, adult education, or continuing education, we have free lap swimming available (for 18+ years old only).
  • If you have specific questions about swimming, please contact our Manager of Aquatics: Magda Szmurlo by email ​or call 773-481-8918​. 

Faculty and Staff

Magda Szmurlo, Manager of Aquatics​