Education and Job Readiness Programs

Jane Addams Resource Corporation (JARC) - JARC provides job training and workforce development, including programs in manufacturing skills for immigrants, and job placement assistance for English language learners.

  • Address: 4432 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
  • Phone: 773.728.9769

National Latino Education Institute (NLEI) - NLEI offers bilingual training programs, GED and citizenship preparation, and career counseling for Latino and immigrant communities in Chicago.

  • Address: 2011 W Pershing Rd, Chicago, IL 60609
  • Phone: 773.247.0707

Truman College – English as a Second Language (ESL) Program - Truman College, part of the City Colleges of Chicago, offers free or low-cost ESL courses, citizenship classes, and adult education to support language proficiency and job readiness.

  • Address: 1145 W Wilson Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
  • Phone: 773.907.4000

Cara Chicago - Cara Chicago provides job training, placement, and retention services to support individuals facing barriers to employment, including immigrants and refugees.

  • Address: 237 S Desplaines St, Chicago, IL 60661
  • Phone: 312.798.3300

Instituto del Progreso Latino (Instituto) - Instituto focuses on economic empowerment for Latino immigrants, providing educational services, workforce training, and citizenship classes.

  • Address: 2520 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
  • Phone: 773.890.0055

Chinese Mutual Aid Association (CMAA) - CMAA supports immigrants and refugees from Asian and other communities, offering ESL classes, employment services, youth programs, and citizenship preparation.

  • Address: 1016 W Argyle St, Chicago, IL 60640
  • Phone: 773.784.2900

Centro Romero - Centro Romero offers ESL, citizenship classes, family support services, and youth programs, focusing on empowering the Latino immigrant community.

  • Address: 6216 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60660
  • Phone: 773.508.5300

Chicago Citywide Literacy Coalition (CCLC) - Provides access to literacy programs, ESL classes, and digital skills training, with a focus on supporting adult learners from immigrant backgrounds.

  • Address: 641 W Lake St, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60661
  • Phone: 312.690.4230

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