National Latino Education Institute
2011 West Pershing Road, Chicago, IL, United States
YOUmedia Chicago
1605 North Troy Street, Chicago, IL, United States
Year Up Chicago
203 N LaSalle St, Chicago, IL, United States
CICS ChicagoQuest
1443 N Ogden Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
West Town Bikes
2459 West Division Street, Chicago, IL, United States
St. Augustine College
3255 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
A.N. Pritzker School
2009 W Schiller St, Chicago, IL, United States
Lutheran Day Nursery of Chicago
1802 N Fairfield Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
Incarnation Head Start
1345 N Karlov Ave, Chicago, IL, United States
National Latino Education Institute
Our Mission
National Latino Education Institute exists to enhance the quality of life for Latinos through educational, vocational, and employment services, and through advocacy, thus enabling the achievement of economic independence.
The National Latino Education Institute, formerly the Spanish Coalition for Jobs, offers a broad array of accredited training programs in both the business and medical fields specially designed to help you gain employment after graduation. As a non-profit we provide training and services at significantly affordable rates without sacrificing quality of training.
Become part of one of the fastest-growing workforce sectors – healthcare
The Bilingual Medical Assistant Program will prepare students for a wide range of healthcare positions including clinical medical assistant, medical administrative assistant and phlebotomist.
The Medical Office Specialist (MOS) Program will train students for the clerical duties and tasks required to be a medical administrative assistant. Our extensive program will ensure that you are able to succeed in all the clerical aspects of healthcare.
The Phlebotomy Program is medical training for those looking specifically to enter the field of Phlebotomy. A phlebotomist is responsible for drawing blood samples for laboratory tests, blood donations and analysis. They also keep records of all blood tests.
The Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Program is designed to train students to enter, organize, and manage patient health information and prepare them for a growing demand in this field.
Admission Requirements for all NLEI Programs
• Prerequisites: GED or HS diploma
• Placement Test
• Admission Interview
• Drug/background screening
Financial Aid assistance available
Nellie Childcare Home Day Care
Child Care openings
Nellie Childcare Home Daycare is state licensed If you know anyone looking for day care home and they live in the chicago il area.Please pass this information “Child Care openings ages 6 weeks tru 11 yrs.Monday tru friday 7:00 am – 5:30 pm .
The Child Care Voucher Assistance Program helps families pay for child care while working or attending school or training.
Provider qualifications ; * Foundations of family child care *Cpr and Frist Aid,Child Development Associate,Foundations of family childcare,Quality rating sacale star program..
Space are limited, for more information please fell free to call 773.782.8281.
YOUmedia Chicago
YOUmedia Chicago is an innovative, 21st century teen learning space at 11 Chicago Public Library locations. YOUmedia connects young adults, books, media, mentors and institutions throughout Chicago in a dynamic space designed to inspire collaboration and creativity.
Locations
Humboldt Park Library
The Humboldt Park YOUmedia, located in the Humboldt Park neighborhood, emphasizes science, technology, engineering, art and math. Middle school students, come explore, create, collaborate, check out books, develop new skills and lead with us!
CONTACT US
- (312) 744-2244
HOURS
- Monday and Wednesday: 2:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
- Tuesday and Thursday: 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
- Friday: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
WHAT WE DO
You can borrow laptops, play videogames and use other digital media while in YOUmedia.
YOUmedia equipment is available for free with your valid Chicago Public Library card. First-timers need to sign up. Returning students just need to sign in.
Richard M. Daley Library
The Richard M. Daley YOUmedia is located in the West Humboldt Park neighborhood. Middle school students, come explore, create, collaborate, check out books, develop new skills and lead with us!
CONTACT US
- (312) 743-0555
HOURS
- Monday and Wednesday: 3:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
- Tuesday and Thursday: 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday: 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
WHAT WE DO
You can borrow laptops, play videogames and use other digital media while in YOUmedia.
YOUmedia equipment is available for free with your valid Chicago Public Library card. First-timers need to sign up. Returning students just need to sign in.
Year Up Chicago
Year Up is an intensive, one year program focused on preparing motivated young adults (ages 18-24 with a high school diploma or GED) for corporate careers in Information Technology. The first 6 months of the program are focused on coursework in the areas of information technology, business communications, and professional skills. After successful completion of the coursework, the students are then placed on a six month internship with a corporate company. Some of our corporate partners include JP Morgan Chase, Google, and Bank of America.
Additionally, through our program our students have the ability to earn up to 18 college credits from Harold Washington College for free, as well as an educational stipend totaling approximately $600 per month while they are taking classes and $900 per month while they are in their internship. Year Up has achieved wonderful outcomes including 100% placement of qualified students in internships, 84% employed or in school full time within 4 months of completing our program, and graduates of our program have an average starting salary of approximately $30,000 annually.
A strong Year Up applicant will:
– Be motivated and have a positive attitude
– Have an interest in technology
– Be able to handle a college level class (community college English 100 or 101)
– Be able to commute downtown every day and commit to the entire year of the program
– Be able to meet high expectations regarding punctuality, attendance, completing assignments
Interested? APPLY NOW!
Step 1: Complete an interest form online.
Step 2: Attend an Open House.
Step 3: Complete an application. (Download an application form 
here.)
Step 4: Attend a group interview.
Step 5: Attend an individual interview.
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CICS ChicagoQuest
A public, tuition-free charter school serving grades 6-12
We expect the best of every student and, in turn, provide the support each student needs to achieve their best.
This philosophy has led to significant growth across our schools, with 8 of 9 CICS elementary schools hitting their math and reading targets, meaning that the average student in those grades is making above average gains in both subjects as compared with the national sample. We are proud to say that Chicago International has closed the achievement gap in grades 1st through 8th in reading- and in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th, 7th and 8th grades in math.
West Town Bikes
West Town Bikes NFP (WTB) is a community bicycle learning workshop offering bicycle mechanics instruction, youth programs and special events to members of the community. WTB is also used as a creative workspace for special bicycle building, utilitarian human powered design, kinetic art, advocacy projects and constructive creation. WTB has provided youth programming since 2004 through the flagship youth program BickerBikes. This earn-a-bike summer program teaches bicycle mechanics in conjunction with safe cycling skills. All of our youth programs focus on teaching young men and women independence, professional skills, environmental stewardship and the importance of exercise and good nutrition.
In 2006, WTB was incorporated as a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. The overreaching goals of WTB are to promote bicycling in the City of Chicago, to educate youth with a focus on under-served populations, and to foster and serve Chicago’s growing bicycling community. While maintaining headquarters and the workspace in Chicago’s West Town neighborhood. WTB has become a city-side service provider for youth programs in the City of Chicago.
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St. Augustine College
Founded in 1980, St. Augustine College is an independent college, with four educational centers in the Chicago area and one in Aurora. It is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Our institution maintains modern facilities, the latest instructional materials, highly qualified faculty and a nurturing environment with a personal touch. We offer excellent academic programs that include a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and a wide range of Associate Degrees and Career Certificates that prepare you for successful employment or to transfer to a four year university to complete a Bachelor Degrees.
A.N. Pritzker School
- Emphasizes literacy, language, math, science and history,
- Integrates fine arts in all subject areas,
- Challenges and enhances the accelerated learning (gifted) processes and programs,
- Teaches responsibility and nurtures character development,
- Embraces cultural diversity,
- Recognizes and addresses special needs,
- Fosters intellectual and social development, and
- Promotes higher order thinking skills.
Pritzker students will gain an appreciation and proficiency in the fine and performing arts through accelerated learning (gifted) and fine arts programming.
Lutheran Day Nursery of Chicago
Our Mission
Receive quality education in convenient locations and affordable rates. Our mission is to promote and improve the quality of life for families by providing a safe, child-directed, certified, affordable and faith-based childcare education with a sliding fee structure for parents.
Our Company’s History
Founded in 1911 by the Women of the Lutheran Deaconess Home, we opened as a Christian kindergarten to help working mothers in need of child care. Likewise, we are duly licensed by the State of Illinois and the City of Chicago Department of Human Services as a professional day care center.
About Our Education Program
Lutheran Day Early Childhood Center has earned 3-Star Quality Counts ratings from the DCFS for our day care services. As of June 2011, we have received re-accreditation from the NAEYC for our education programs. A NAYCE accreditation is a set of standards that marks the quality of early childhood education.
Our Staff and Members
Headed by Illa Doss, our Executive Director with a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Administration, we are a recognized non-profit organization specializing in children’s education. Our Board of Directors includes parents, local church representatives, and members of the community.
Incarnation Head Start
Address: 1345 N Karlov St
Chicago, IL 60651
Phone: 7732764118
www.salarmychicago.org/services/childCare.htm
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The Salvation Army Head Start programs give your child the same advantages every child deserves – a chance to learn in a creative, exciting, educational environment. Your child can begin to learn early and enjoy a healthy start in life by enrolling in one of our child care programs. Services include individually planned pre-school programming, and nutritional, medical and dental care.