Workforce Development Services

Workforce Development Services offers educational opportunities and support services focused on the needs of the unemployed and underemployed residents in the area as well as those seeking a career that requires specialized short-term training, a college certificate or degree, or industry recognized credential.

Services Available

Assistance in getting started at College of DuPage
Information on degree and certificate programs
Identifying the program of study that is right for you
Application fee waiver with proof of unemployment
Assistance with the WIOA training grant application process
Career assessments
Information on aid and resources available to unemployed and underemployed residents
Career counseling
Referrals to other College of DuPage services

Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Grant

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) is a federally funded program to assist unemployed and underemployed individuals in returning to the workforce. This program includes a variety of job search services including the WIOA training grant, which pays for individuals to receive vocational/occupational training to minimize skill gaps and increase marketability.

To qualify for the grant applicants must meet eligibility and suitability criteria as determined by their local One-Stop Career Center. The local One-Stop for DuPage County is workNet DuPage Career Center located in Lisle. For further information visit their website at worknetdupage.org. If you reside outside of DuPage county visit llinoisworknet.com to locate the Career Center nearest you.

WorkNet DuPage Career Center

College of DuPage is a proud partner of the workNet DuPage Career Center. COD's Workforce Development Specialist is knowledgeable in the WIOA training grant process, grant approved College of DuPage programs, and can guide you through the process. For your convenience Workforce Development Services are located in the same building as workNet DuPage Career Center. Find jobs in Illinois.

WIOA Approved Training Programs

To qualify for the WIOA training grant, the program of study must be WIOA grant approved. Programs are in high demand, high skill occupations with self-sufficient wages. COD offers over 110 WIOA approved degree, certificate, and continuing education programs. A comprehensive list can be found on the Illinois Workforce Development System website.

Programs Offered

Accounting/Management/Marketing
Commercial Driver’s License
Computer and Information Science
Computer and Information Technology
Health Care
Heating Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
Legal Studies
Manufacturing Technology
Office Technology Information
Welding

Resources

Contact Information

Learn more about Workforce Development through the ICCB Advisory Committee Guidebook.

Adela Meitz, MS LCPC

Workforce Development and Student Resource Specialist

Contact

Location
2525 Cabot Drive, Suite 302 Lisle, Illinois 60532

Phone
(630) 942-2389

Email
meitza@cod.edu

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