Adult Education Special Programs
Students involved in Special Programs attain self sufficiency through education and training. Among the many benefits available to eligible participants are free classes, free tuition and books, job placement, case management, and referrals to other available services. Special Programs consists of two programs:
- The Youth Services Program
- The Vocational Skills Program
Youth Services Program
The Youth Services Program helps students ages 16-21 overcome financial, social and educational barriers, and attain self sufficiency through education and training. This free program offers qualified students the opportunity to earn short-term certificates in the following programs:
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Phlebotomy
- Emergency Medical Technician
- Basic Industrial Maintenance
- Intermediate Industrial Maintenance
- Dental Assistant
- Pharmacy Technician
Short term programs approved on an individual basis.
The Youth Services Program covers all program costs including tuition, fees, books and required supplies. Youth Services staff provides assistance to students in finding community resources, training in job search skills, finding a job and completion of the GED program, if needed. The staff also supports the transition to long-term college programs, including assistance with completion of financial aid forms and scholarship applications. Limited assistance with transportation and child care referrals are also available.
The Youth Services Program is a Workforce Investment Act program funded through the Kane County Department of Employment and Education.
Vocational Skills Program
This computer-based program is available to students in the GED or ESL programs. Free classes provide hands on computer experience, giving these students more marketable skills that can lead to greater success in the job search process. The only cost to the student is the purchase of the textbook. Available classes include: Introduction to Keyboarding, Basic Computer Literacy, Introduction to Excel and Introduction to Word Processing.
To qualify for the program:
- GED students must have at least a 5th grade reading level
- ESL students must be in Level 007 class or higher
- Students must obtain their instructor’s signature verifying enrollment in appropriate level class on the registration form
Benefits:
- Free six week computer course offered four times a year
- Opportunity to develop and enhance computer skills
For more information on registration dates and class availability please contact Special Programs.
