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Business Development assists local businesses with customized training. Business Development can provide a workshop, seminar,or training to ensure continuous quality and development. Customized training can be offered either at the company’s work site or on the Kishwaukee College campus.
Kishwaukee College works in partnership with 132 statewide representatives and some of the nation’s top training firms to offer clients easy and affordable access to a wide pool of trainers, resources, and support services. As the largest training provider in the state, the Illinois Community Colleges weTRaIN network serves nearly 3,000 firms each year through 38 training centers.
The CE department meets the lifelong learning needs of our local communities and provides opportunities for short-term training leading to employment.
Short-term training programs provide the training necessary for possible entry into high-growth employment areas. Several of these occupational training courses align with noncredit industry certifications. Programs include: Appliance Repair, Dental Assistant, Food Sanitation, Forklift Operators Training, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy Technician, Real Estate, Sterile Processing Technician, Truck Driver Training and Veterinary Assistant.
Short Term Training programs are offered throughout the year, including during the summer.
For information on each program, visit the Short-Term Training programs.
Continuing Professional Development Units
Kishwaukee College has been approved as a provider of Continuing Professional Development Units by the Illinois State Board of Education for the purpose of teacher recertification and by the Northwest Illinois Area Health Education Center Network for the purpose of nursing continuing education units.
Community Education offers a wide array of online classes that can provide businesses a chance to train one or a few employees, to access training in unique topics, or to start training immediately.
Over 1000 titles are available, including Spanish language courses specific to the workplace, leadership and management, computer training, industrial and technical training, human resources subjects, small business topics, and OSHA health and safety courses.
Workforce Transitions Services serves youth by offering career, training, and funding provided by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). WIOA Youth programming is funded through the Kane County Office of Community Reinvestment, Workforce Development Division, and the local Workforce Development Area 5.
Job Seeker Services for participants in the Workforce Transition Services include:
- Career Resource Center with computer and office technology access for job search and career exploration.
- Financial assistance for training through Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding.
- Career exploration through Career Pathways.
- Job search assistance through individual and group activities, comprehensive and specialized skills assessments, industry sector and labor market information.
- On-site job placement.
- Computer literacy classes.
- Career planning for employment and training and community referrals.
- Workshops to develop job search skills including interview preparation, resume and cover letter writing.
Truck Driver Training
The truck driver training program allows students to:
- Train with industry professionals to learn how to drive trucks properly
- Prepare to pass the Illinois Class-A commercial driver’s license (CDL) exam
- Receive job placement assistance
For more information go to the Truck Driver Training website page.
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