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If you aren’t looking to earn college credit, but instead want to either prepare for the GED, learn English as a second language or find a hands-on, non-credit career training program like truck driving, forklift driving, dental assisting and more, this pathway is for you.
Some highlights include:
JJC's Workforce Development program offers programs and services throughout the community and at every JJC campus location.
Connect to Your Future (Will County)
This WIOA-funded program offers 18 to 24-year-olds low-cost training in local, in-demand fields. Scholarships are available and academic advising, work readiness workshops, paid internships and other supportive services are provided for free.
My Future Program (Grundy County)
This program helps 17 to 24-year-olds gain workforce skills through paid internships, short-term job training, job shadowing and leadership workshops.
Grundy Workforce Services
Available to Grundy County adults of all ages, this program offers career scholarships that meet WIOA eligibility guidelines. Career development workshops and business services are provided.
College/Career Transition Services
Trained advisors will assist students as they make the transition from adult education classes to either college-level courses, a new job or the military.
Bridge Program
Bridge classes give you an opportunity to learn new workplace skills. While the program itself does not lead to a career, it prepares students to be successful in college-level courses. Students who successfully complete the program may be eligible for a college scholarship.
More on Workforce Development
More on Grundy Workforce Services
Dain Meza-Gotto
Phone: (815) 280-1206
Email: dmezagot@jjc.edu
City Center Campus
235 N. Chicago Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Phone: (815) 280-1526
Email: jjcworkforce@jjc.edu
Morris Education Center
725 School Street, Door 27
Morris, IL 60450
Phone: (815) 942-0566
Email: grundyworkforce@jjc.edu
JJC can be your one-stop-shop for training opportunities, including:
To get started, check out our Contract Training page.
Please note that all training opportunities are non-credit.
Please note that all training opportunities below are non-credit.
Computer Technology
Culinary/Hospitality
Environmental/Safety
Healthcare
Real Estate
Manufacturing
Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
If you're a small business owner in need of guidance, JJC's Entrepreneur & Business Center (EBC) can help. The EBC offers:
Schedule an appointment to meet with a EBC representative or learn more about the Entrepreneur & Business Center.
Email: ebc@jjc.edu
Community members can take just-for-fun, special interest non-credit classes at JJC. Continuing education classes also encompass business training, professional development and more.
Learn more by visiting our Continuing Education page.
David Lantz
Continuing Education/Lifelong Learning Manager
Email: dalantz@jjc.edu
Phone: (815) 280-2762
Andrea Ferak
Coordinator of Continuing Education Development
Email: andrea.ferak@jjc.edu
Phone: (815) 280-6743
From English as a Second Language classes to prep classes for the GED, Adult Education & Literacy offers a variety of programs and services to benefit those in our community.
High School Equivalency
Students can take classes to prepare for the high school equivalency test (such as the GED, HiSET or TASC). Classes are formatted to meet the personal and unique needs of each student.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
English language learners can take classes for academic, professional or personal purposes. Classes are designed for adults.
Adult Volunteer Literacy Program
Adults can receive free tutoring for reading, math and English literacy. This service is provided by certified volunteer tutors at JJC campuses and throughout the community in the morning, afternoon or evening.
Early School Leavers Transition Program (ESLTP)
Students who are age 16 or older can earn their high school diploma through JJC academic credit recovery courses.
More on English as a Second Language (ESL)
More on GED prep
City Center Campus, Room 3019
235 N. Chicago Street
Joliet, IL 60432
Phone: (815) 280-1333
Email: DAELstaff@jjc.edu