Project Hire-Ed Apprenticeship Program

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Project Hire-Ed

The Project Hire-Ed Apprenticeship Program provide hands-on training to apprentices interested in gaining necessary competency in a specific field. Local organizations offer skills related to COD career pathways by combining on-the-job training and instruction.

The apprenticeship program is commonly referred to as an “earn and learn” model. Gradually, apprentices acquire new proficiencies, build workplace skills and reach set milestones.

 

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Student Opportunities

Students can build skills, earn a paycheck, receive employment benefits, and earn college credit toward a career.

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Information for Employers

Local employers can strengthen community partnerships while developing a skilled workforce. 

Project Hire-Ed students will:

  • Demonstrate Contemporary Soft Skills
  • Operate modern information technology software
  • Diagram a career pathway
  • Explain technical thoughts effectively
  • Understand safety in the workplace
  • Demonstrate on the job training that aligns with course objectives
  • Discover the link between education and industry
  • Practice elected technical skills in the workplace
  • Operate technical processes

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Hamid Benfakir
COD Stories
“I was interested in several of the different career paths and programs that Project Hire-Ed offered. The combination of classroom learning and on-the-job training sounded very beneficial, and having all of the course expenses paid for by the employer while still being paid a full-time wage was an additional bonus point of interest.” - Hamid Benfakir
 Hamid's COD Story
Jason Patrick
COD Stories
“Project Hire-Ed was exactly what I was looking for. This program provided me the opportunity to continue my education in an accelerated format toward a certificate as well as work full time in industrial maintenance, receive benefits and gain the necessary experience I needed to further my career." - Jason Patrick
 Jason's COD Story

Contact Information

Project Hire-Ed

College of DuPage

Contact

Location
425 Fawell Blvd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Phone
(630) 942-2953

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