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This section will provide you with information
to help you make informed career choices, help you select the right schools,
find information about Veteran's Education Benefits, obtaining occupational
certifications or licenses required in certain occupations, Financial Aid,
Grants and Scholarships, Apprenticeship and job training opportunities,
and information as to where and how to apply.
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CHOOSING OR CHANGING
CAREERS
Choosing your first or new career
is not easy!
"HORIZONS" is your source for comprehensive career guidance
information regarding occupations, assessing your interests, schools, financial
aid, training and much more.
Two programs "Countdown 9, 8, 7"and"Internet CIS"have been developed and are Internet accessible to help you make informed choices. "Countdown 9, 8, 7"is an activity workbook to help you identify your interests and understand how they relate to skills required in hundreds of occupations. You can access, download or print this work book from the following web site: http://www.ioicc.state.il.us/ilcis/default.htm
"Internet CIS"is
a comprehensive guide to Illinois careers, training programs, schools,
financial aid and available scholarships. Site is accessible at www.ioicc.state.il.us/etc.htm Just
click on Internet CIS to access this program.
Note: These programs require a USER NAME ( iletc
) and PASSWORD ( etc99 )
THE ULTIMATE JOB SEARCH JOB SEEKER'S WORKBOOK
The State of Missouri, along with the National Veterans Training Institute in Denver, CO., has developed and published "The Ultimate Job Search - Job Seeker's Workbook"
NON-TRADITIONAL EMPLOYMENT FOR WOMEN
This section offers many strategies and tools to help women, who
are seeking employment, explore career options and obtain high-wage work
in occupations that are considered nontraditional for women. Nontraditional
occupations (NTOs) are jobs in which women comprise 25% or less of the
workforce. (Source=U.S. Department of Labor).
Work4Women www.work4women.com
Women Step Up to Opportunity www.ides.state.il.us/individual/special/women.htm
Non-Traditional Occupations for Women www.dol.gov/dol/wb/public/wb_pubs/nontra2000.htm
OTHER SOURCES OF CAREER INFORMATION
Occupations With The Greatest Retiree Replacement Needs, Projected 1998-2008 http://stats.bls.gov/opub/ooq/2001/spring/oochart.pdf
Fastest Growing Occupations in 2002 - 2010 http://stats.bls.gov/news.release/ooh.t01.htm
An excellent Career or Vocational Guide
to employment choices can be found in "Career
Guide to Industries"
Career Click - Researching 700 Occupations, Salaries, Employment Forecasts, and Job Descriptions http://www.workforceinfo.state.il.us/
Guide to Potential Earnings, Short and Long Term Outlook,
and Employment Projections
by Industy http://stats.bls.gov/cghome.htm
Another great tool to help you decide which occupation is right for you is the "Occupational Outlook Handbook"
SCHOOL WEB SITES
Aurora University, Aurora www.aurora.edu
(IVG) College of Du Page, Glen Ellyn www.cod.edu
DePaul University http://www.depaul.edu
DePaul University Campuses www.depaul.edu/about_DP/campuses.asp
DeVry Institute
Chicago IL Campus http://www.chi.devry.edu/
Addison IL Campus http://www.dpg.devry.edu/
Tinley Park, IL Campus http://www.tp.devry.edu/
Nationwide Directory of DeVry Campuses www.devry.edu/f_devry_campuses.html
(IVG) Elgin Community College, Elgin www.elgin.cc.il.us
NOTE: Truck Driving Training is offered
at this school. Click
here for more information
Nationwide Directory of Truck Driving Schools www.infoporium.com/truckschools/
(IVG) Joliet Jr. College http://www.jjc.cc.il.us/
(IVG) Kishwaukee College, Malta www.kish.cc.il.us
Lewis University, Romeoville www.lewisu.edu
Note: Certificate & Bachelor
and A.A. Degree Programs for Aviation Administration, Maintenance and A
& P licensure are offered at Lewis University.
Click
here for more information.
For a list of Nationwide Aviation and Aircraft Maintenance Schools click here
North Central College, Naperville www.noctrl.edu
(IVG) Northern Illinois University, De Kalb www.niu.edu
Northwestern University, Evanston www.northwestern.edu
(IVG) Triton College, River Grove http://www.triton.cc.il.us/
University of Chicago, Chicago http://www.uchicago.edu/uchi/academics/menu.html
(IVG) University of Illinois, Chicago www.uic.edu/homeindex
(IVG) University Of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign www.UIUC.edu
(IVG) Waubonsee Community College, Sugar Grove www.wcc.cc.il.us
Wheaton College, Wheaton http://www.wheaton.edu
(IVG) These local schools are state-controlled colleges, universities
or community colleges, and Illinois Veterans or Illinois National Guard
Personnel may be eligible to use the
Illinois Veterans
Grant (IVG) or the Illinois
National Guard Grant (NG).
Download IVG Application Download IL Nat'l Guard Grant Application
Click here to see a statewide listing of approved schools in Illinois
Click here to see a list of 'Specialized Grants' offered by the State of Illinois
See Illinois
State Veterans Benefits web sites for further information.
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Explore Colleges in Illinois and Nationwide www.collegequest.com
Internet Links to Illinois College websites www.isac1.org/ilcol/ilcol.html
Internet Links to Nine (9) State Universities in Illinois http://www.state.il.us/state/educate/schools/univ.htm
Internet Links to 49 Community Colleges in Illinois
http://cset.sp.utoledo.edu/il2yr.html
Internet Links to 123 Private Colleges and Universities in Illinois
http://www.state.il.us/state/educate/schools/colleges.htm
IPEDS College
Opportunities On-Line is your direct link to over 9,000
colleges and universities in Illinois and Nationwide. If you are
thinking about a large university, a small liberal art college, seeking
a school which offers a specific degree or certificate program, and/or
want to know the cost (including tuition, books, fees, and on-campus or
off-campus housing costs, etc. )
Two Year Jr. and Community Colleges in the U.S. http://cset.sp.utoledo.edu/twoyrcol.html#CONTENTS
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CHILD CARE FOR LOW INCOME PARENTS
PLANNING TO ATTEND SCHOOL
IL Dept. of Human Service Child Care http://www.state.il.us/agency/dhs/childcnp.html
Child Care Eligibility Calculator http://www.state.il.us/agency/dhs/eligcalc.html
IL Dept of Human Services
Child Care Payment Rateshttp://www.state.il.us/agency/dhs/rates2000cc.pdf
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OBTAINING COMPUTER CERTIFICATION;
COLLEGE CREDIT FOR
FOR MILITARY EXPERIENCE,
TRAINING, WORK EXPERIENCE
OR TAKING CLEP EXAMS EXAMS
AT LOCAL COLLEGES
(contact your local college
for more information)
Obtaining Computer Certification http://compnetworking.about.com/cs/certification/index.htm
Obtaining college credit for military training,
coursework, military training schools (A School, Tech Schools, etc), and
military or civilian related work experience.
http://www.acenet.edu/calec/military/
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CLEP EXAMS Taking proficiency exams to obtain college credits, which reduce actual classroom time and tuition costs.
College courses which individuals can take CLEP Exams for:
http://www.collegeboard.org/clep/clepstud/html/stud002.html
Description of CLEP Exams: http://www.collegeboard.org/clep/exams/html/testl000.html
For additional information, contact your local 2 year community college or 4 year college or university.
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GETTING H.S. GED RESULTS/TRANSCRIPTS
Getting A Transcript of H.S. Ged Test Results (Including Results
for Veterans who testing while in the Armed Forces http://www.acenet.edu/calec/ged/transcripts-TT.cfm
Directory of Nationwide H.S. GED Coordinators, Board of Education to obtain H.S. GED results: http://www.acenet.edu/calec/ged/gedadmin1-TT.cfm
There is a National Toll-Free Number for anyone who has taken G.E.D. tests, and needs to obtain a GED Certificate or Transcripts showing their test scores. The Nationwide Toll-Free Phone Number is: 1 800 257-9484
FEDERAL
VETERAN'S EDUCATION BENEFITS
(Veterans
Administration)
V.A. Education Benefits http://www.gibill.va.gov/education/benefits.htm
Veteran's Education Benefits, Chapter 30 http://www.gibill.va.gov/education/News/Ch30Rates010102.htm
Provisions
of Public Law 107-103
Enacted December 27, 2001. (Posted Jan.23, 2002)
Rate increase, Restoration of Entitlement, Accelerated Payments,
Expansion of Work-Study, Distance, Education and MORE.
Provisions
of Public Law 107-107
Enacted December 27, 2001. (Posted Jan.23, 2002)
Transferability of Benefits to Dependents.
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Effective 3/1/2001, Veterans and eligible dependants may now use their G.I. Bill benefits to pay the cost of approved licensing and certification tests. For further information see the following web sites:
Using G.I. Bill to Take Licensing & Certification Tests http://www.gibill.va.gov/education/LCweb.htm
CONTACT YOUR LOCAL IL. DEPT. OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OFFICE FOR MORE DETAILS
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OTHER FEDERAL VETERANS BENEFITS
Montgomery G.I. Bill for Reservists http://www.gibill.va.gov/Education/News/ch1606Rates100101.htm
V.A. Vocational Rehabilitation & Education http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/index.htm
V.A. Vocational Rehabilitation & Education Application http://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/28-1900.pdf
V.A. Benefit Application On-Line Form www.vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/default.asp
ILLINOIS
VETERAN'S EDUCATION BENEFITS
Illinois Veterans who attend approved schools may be eligible to
use the Illinois Veterans
Grant (IVG) or the IllinoisNational
Guard Grant (NG). See Illinois
State Veterans Benefits web sites for further information.
Download
IVG Application
Illinois Veteran's Affairs Office Directory www.state.il.us/agency/dva/offices/default.htm
See 'School Web Sites' for more information.
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NATIONWIDE, STATE AND COUNTY OFFICES
FOR ASSISTANCE IN OBTAINING VETERANS BENEFITS
U.S. VETERANS RESOURCES including links to Nationwide State Department of Veterans Affairs and County Veterans Assistance Commission offices http://www.vetsresource.com
FEDERAL FINANCIAL
AID, GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
Directory of Grants/Scholarships and
Aid Available Nationwide
http://dir.yahoo.com/Education/Financial_Aid/Grants/
Looking for Student Aid www.ed.gov/prog_info/SFA/LSA
Finding About Financial Aid www.ed.gov/offices/OSFAP/Students/student.html
Financial Aid U.S. Dept. of Education www.ed.gov/prog_info/SFA/StudentGuide
Applying for and Application
For Federal Student Aid
www.ed.gov/offices/OPE/express.html
Student Guide to Financial Aid http://www.ed.gov/prog_info/SFA/StudentGuide/
TRAINING
APPRENTICESHIP TRAINING
Apprenticeship is a combination of
on-the-job training and related classroom instruction in a skilled craft
or trade found in Construction and Non-Construction Industries. Apprentices
are paid a regular salary during their training period and can expect regular
salary increases during the entire training period.
Apprentices work under a skilled journeyperson to learn a particular
skill or trade. At least 155 hours of related classroom instruction
per year are also included in the training program.
Apprenticeship training lasts from one to six years depending on the trade. The average training period is three to four years. When an apprenticeship program is completed, apprentices receive a certificage of completion by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training. Qualified former military service members may also receive V.A Education benefits while in training.
Apprenticeship Information: Occupations, training period, wages,
open enrollment periods, locations, etc.
Cisco Construction One-Stop Resource and Information Page http://www.cisco.org/
Alphabetical listing of Certified Building Trades Apprenticeship Programs in Northeastern Illinois, including Job Descriptions, and Locations www.cisco.org/apprec.htm
Wage and Benefits, Chicago Area Apprenticeship Programs http://www.cisco.org/wage.htm
Enrollment periods for Apprenticeship Programs www.cisco.org/test.htm
Locating Union Contractors in Northern Illinois http://www.cisco.org/contractors
Central Illinois Apprenticeships www.edu2car.org/jobopenings/contents.html
West Central Illinois Apprenticeships www.westcentralbtc.org/apprenticeship%20information.htm
DIRECTORY OF ILLINOIS TRAINING PROGRAMS APPROVED FOR BENEFITS UNDER THE G.I. BILL http://www.state.il.us/agency/dva/fedben/directory2.htm
Directory of Nationwide Apprenticeship Programs by State
http://www.doleta.gov/atels_bat/sainformation.asp
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V.A. EDUCATION BENEFITS
Veteran's Education Benefits, Chapter 30, while in Apprenticeship
Training
http://www.gibill.va.gov/education/News/Ch30Rates010102.htm
Montgomery G.I. Bill for Reservists http://www.gibill.va.gov/Education/News/ch1606Rates100101.htm
NOTE: If you are interested in applying for a specific apprenticeship program in Northern Illinois, contact your "Apprenticeship Information Coordinator" at the Local State Employment Office in your area to learn more about different apprenticesable occupations, requirements, training periods, salary and benefits, and to complete Form AI-589
( NON-CONSTRUCTION OCCUPATIONS )
Programs by County and State
http://bat.wdsc.org/asp/bat.asp
V.A. EDUCATION BENEFITS
Veteran's Education Benefits, Chapter 30 while in Apprenticeship Training http://www.gibill.va.gov/education/News/Ch30Rates010102.htm
Montgomery G.I. Bill for Reservists http://www.gibill.va.gov/Education/News/ch1606Rates100101.htm
CERTIFIED TRAINING PROGRAMS IN ILLINOIS
This web site contained a alphabetical listing (by city) of approved job training programs under the Workforce Investment Act http://ilworkforce.cgs.niu.edu/StateWideList1V1_4.htm
Kane County Department
of Employment & Training (KCDEE)
The Department of Employment & Education job training programs
for a three county area in Northern Illinois (Kane, DeKalb and Kendall
counties). Services include: job search, specialized training to improve
and upgrade skills, access to educational programs, testing and assessment,
and support services such as child-care and transportation. Their web site
is: www.co.kane.il.us/EED/home.htm
Approved Vocational Training Programs www.co.kane.il.us/EED/appdtrng.htm
Approved Training Providers www.co.kane.il.us/EED/providers.htm
Additional Workforce Investment Training Services are also provided.
For additional information the web site is: www.ides.state.il.us/wia/index.htm
Convenient offices are located at:
Kane County
2 Smoketree Plaza
North Aurora, Il 60542 Phone:
630 844-6640 Ext. 213
30 Du Page Court
Elgin, Il 60120 Phone:
847 888-7900
De Kalb County
1701 E. Lincoln Highway (Rt. 38)
De Kalb, Il 60115
Phone: 815 756-4893
Kendall County
500 Countryside Center
Yorkville, Il 60560
Phone: 630 553-9100 Ext 120
Note: Du Page County residents may contact The
Illinois Employment and Training Center of Du Page County at 837 S. Westmore/Meyer
Lombard, Il 60148 Phone: 630 495-4345
Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 http://www.kidsource.com/kidsource/content3/ada.idea.html#Section
A Guide to Disability Right Laws http://www.ncd.gov/newsroom/publications/disabilityrights.html
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JAN
- Job Accommodation Network
Includes information on Disability
Resources, Disability Legislation,
related
Government Web Sites, and
Employment
Resources. http://janweb.icdi.wvu.edu
DISABILITY RESOURCES
ON LINE
Guide to Disability Resources Onlinewww.disabilityresources.org/index.html
Index of Thousands of Disability
Resources On Line www.disabilityresources.org/DRMwwwINDEX.html
Directory of Illinois Resources www.disabilityresources.org/ILLINOIS.html
Disability.gov This web site provides additional information regarding U.S. Federal Programs; Services; and Resources to Americans with Disabilities and their families
TRAINING FOR HANDICAPPED/DISABLED
VETERANS
U.S. DEPARTMENT
OF VETERAN AFFAIRS (V.A.)
Vocational Rehabilitation
& Employment
For Veterans with
Service-Connected Disabilities
Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment
U.S. Dept. of Veteran Affairs (V.A.) http://www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/index.htm
V.A. Subsistance Allowance for Veterans Enrolled in V.A. Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Training Programs www.vba.va.gov/bln/vre/InterSubsistence0202.htm
Disabled Veterans Application for Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment Training (Form 28-1900) http://www.vba.va.gov/pubs/forms/28-1900.pdf
V.A. Benefit Application On-Line Formwww.vabenefits.vba.va.gov/vonapp/default.asp
Illinois Dept. of
Human Services - Vocational Rehabilitation Services
For
persons with Non-Service Connected Disabilities
Directory of Local Offices:
888 S. Edgelawn Dr. Suite 1771
Aurora, Il 60506 Phone:
630 892-7417
1771 452 N. Mc Lean Blvd., 2nd Floor
Elgin, Il 60123 Phone: 847
931-2360
1330 Oakwood Drive
DeKalb, Il 60115 Phone:
815 758-2471
2901 Finley Road - Suite 109
Downers Grove, Il 60515
Phone: 630 495-0500
Directory of Statewide Offices: http://www.state.il.us/agency/dhs/locl.htm
SECTION 4 - VETERANS BENEFITS
SECTION 6 - AGENCIES
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