Adult Career Pathways

Manufacturing and Health Career Pathways

Fall Adult Education Registration is Open

To determine if you qualify or for more information contact Julie Frost at 847-718-7876 or email Julie.Frost@d214.org.

Classes are offered at Wheeling High School and online (both are required). For more information contact Julie Frost at 847-718-7876 or email Julie.Frost@d214.org. Email is a faster way to communicate as office hours are limited.

Manufacturing Career Pathways

The Manufacturing Career Pathway has two entry points. Placement will be determined by a reading test and a math test. Students needing more help in these areas will start with the Bridge to Manufacturing class and work on reading and math skills in the manufacturing curriculum so they can learn content at the same time. In addition, students will study with an online software program for Manufacturing. This class is offered online and students will be expected to study at least six hours per week for this 13-week online course. 

Manufacturing Career Bridge (online)

Students will study the Statewide Manufacturing Curriculum and increase reading and math skills while using manufacturing vocabulary and contexts. This bridge will lead to enrolling in a credential program with us or in a post-secondary school.

To determine if you qualify or for more information contact Julie Frost at 847-718-7876 or email Julie.Frost@d214.org.

Students who successfully complete this one-semester class will be invited to join the Manufacturing Career Pathway Credential Class. 

Manufacturing Career Pathway, I-CAPS 2

The Manufacturing Career Pathway Credential Class will continue to strengthen reading and math skills and prepare students to take three NIMS Credential tests for entry-level positions in Quality Control (Measurements, Materials, and Safety, MMS) and Computer Numeric Control (CNC) in lathe and mill Operations. Students will study from books and in labs to prepare for these tests with the help of a teacher experienced in manufacturing, while studying reading, writing, math, resume building, soft skills and interview skills with an Adult Ed support teacher. Classes will run three nights per week.  Students will be able to take the Credential Tests at the end of the 16-week semester and be ready to look for a job. Adult learners will be able to qualify for the numerous open positions in the local manufacturing industry and increase their earning power. 

Location: Wheeling High School and Zoom

Classes: (16 weeks):Three evenings from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM.

To determine if you qualify or for more information contact Julie Frost at 847-718-7876 or email Julie.Frost@d214.org.

Health Career Bridge (online)

Students will study the State Healthcare Curriculum and increase reading and math skills while using health vocabulary and contexts. This bridge will lead to enrolling in a certificate program in a post-secondary school.

To determine if you qualify or for more information contact Julie Frost at 847-718-7876 or email Julie.Frost@d214.org.

Health Care Career Pathways

Northwest Suburban College in Rolling Meadows to deliver a reading and math support class to complement the Pharmacy Technician certificate program.

Pharmacy Technician Certificate Classes enrolling now!

Students must enroll in the Pharmacy Technician program and meet testing requirements to be eligible for the free support class.

Find out more at www.nwsc.edu or call (847) 290-6425

The Health Care Career Pathways also has two entry points. Placement will be determined by a reading test and a math test. Students who need more help in these areas will start with the Bridge to Health Care class and work on reading and math skills in the Health Care curriculum so they can learn content at the same time. In addition to this content, students will work with an online software program and choose to study medical assistant, dental assistant or pharmacy technician career path. This class is offered online and students will be expected to do at least six hours per week for this 13-week online course. 

Students who successfully complete this one semester class will be invited to join the Health Care Pharmacy Technician class, which will start in January through Northwest Suburban College or they can go on to a program at Harper College to earn certification.  

District 214 Adult Education and Family Literacy Program serves eight communities in the northwest suburban Chicago area, including Wheeling, Elk Grove, Palatine and Schaumburg Townships and beyond, and is part of Northwest Suburban Area Planning Council #512.

Health Career Pharmacy Technician I-CAPS 2 (in person)

Students are required to enroll in a post-secondary tuition-based program to begin to pursue a pharmacy technician certificate. This is a support class to accompany the certificate program and strengthen math, reading and language skills.

Location: Northwest Suburban College, 5999 New Wilke Rd, Bldg. 500, Rolling Meadows, IL

To determine if you qualify or for more information contact Julie Frost at 847-718-7876 or email Julie.Frost@d214.org.

For more information about our Adult Career Pathways program, click below to complete our interest form.

ADA ACCOMMODATIONS

It is the policy of Community Education to provide reasonable accommodations on an individualized basis to students who have disabilities that may affect their ability to participate in class activities or to meet class requirements. Students with disabilities can contact Julie Frost at 847-718-7876 or julie.frost@d214.org to discuss their need for accommodations

Our Partners

  • District 214 Education Foundation

  • Northwest Suburban College

  • District 214 Wheeling High School

  • Symbol Training Institute

  • Eastern Illinois University

  • Tisora Group (manufacturing placement agency)

  • GCAMP - Golden Corridor Advanced Manufacturing Partnership

  • TMA - Technology and Manufacturing Association

  • District 211 Adult Education Program

  • Village of Wheeling

  • Harper College

  • Wheeling/Prospect Heights Chamber of Commerce

  • Illinois WorkNet/American Job Center

Funding for this program is provided through Illinois Community College Board.

Approximately 84% ($68,326) of the Career Pathways Bridge and I-CAPS/IET Programs is paid with federal funds.