Career training programs are perfect for the student who is looking to move into a job as quickly as possible.
Many of the non-credit career training options offered by Corporate & Community Services can be completed in only a few months! We focus on fast-growing professions in health care, real estate, technology and transportation.
We utilize experienced and licensed instructors to teach our hands-on classes. Our schedules keep your busy lives in mind as most of our classes are offered in the evenings and on weekends.
Our registration fees are budget-friendly and sometimes even include the cost of textbooks and supplies. Scholarships are even available for some programs and eligible students.
Fall 2022 Community & Continuing Education CatalogThis program will build upon students' existing user-level knowledge and experience with personal computer software and hardware in order to present fundamental concepts and techniques that technicians use every day on the job. Upon completing this course, students will gain the essential skills and technical expertise necessary to install, upgrade, configure, troubleshoot, optimize, repair and perform preventative maintenance on basic personal computer hardware and operating systems. This course is designed to fully prepare students to sit for and pass the CompTIA A+ (Core 1 and Core 2) Certification exams. Students are eligible for an optional externship with a local employer after successful course completion. Prerequisite: high school diploma or GED equivalent, at least 18 years old. The registration fee is $2,699.
Fall T1 | Tuesdays & Saturdays, Aug. 30-Dec. 13 | See below for times | Main Campus
(No class Sept. 3 & Nov. 26)
Please note: Tuesday classes will be held from 6-9:45 p.m. while Saturday classes will be held from 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
The need for dental assistants is growing at more than 10 percent per year. This one-hour, free information session provides an overview of the dental Industry and a career as a dental assistant. You’ll also learn more about the curriculum, externship and options for certification.
Fall | Monday, Aug. 15 | 6-7 p.m. | Main Campus
Prepare for an entry-level position in one of the fastest growing health care professions – dental assisting. This course will familiarize you with all areas of administrative and clinical dental assisting, focusing on the responsibilities required to function as an assistant in a dental practice. Administrative topics include the history of dentistry and dental assisting, introduction to the dental office, the legal aspects of dentistry, policies and guidelines. Clinical aspects include an introduction to oral anatomy, dental operatory, dental equipment, introduction to tooth structure, primary and permanent teeth, the oral cavity and related structures, proper patient positioning, dental handpieces, sterilization and more. After successful completion of the classroom portion, you have the option of completing a 40-hour clinical externship. The registration fee is $1,399. Includes textbooks and supplies. Costs not included: AHA BLS CPR Certification, health and safety requirements needed before clinical externship, certification exams. Prerequisite: high school diploma or GED equivalent, and at least 18 years old.
Fall T1 | Mondays & Wednesdays, Sept. 26-Nov. 28 | 6-9:45 p.m. | Main Campus
(No class Oct. 10, Oct. 12 & Nov. 23)
EKG training is one of the quickest routes to a career in allied healthcare. This one-hour, free information session provides details about a career as an EKG technician. You’ll learn more about the curriculum, externship and options for certification.
Fall | Monday, Aug. 22 | 6-7 p.m. | Main Campus
With an aging population, the need for health care services has grown. EKG technicians conduct tests on patients for diagnostic purposes. In the 60-hour classroom portion of this program, you’ll explore the anatomy and physiology of the heart and techniques for performing a 12-lead EKG. You’ll learn to identify rhythms and rhythm abnormalities and how cardiac medications affect an EKG. You’ll also become familiar with recordkeeping, patient confidentiality and administrative tasks. Students are encouraged to write for national certification with Cardiovascular Credentialing International. Prerequisite: high school diploma or GED equivalent, at least 18 years old, Adult Basic Learning Examination. The registration fee is $995. Costs not included: textbook.
Fall T1 | Mondays & Wednesdays, Sept. 26-Nov. 16
Students will be provided a link for registration after completing the prerequisite testing and being accepted into the program.
The growing health care industry requires knowledgeable coders. This one-hour, free information session provides an overview of the intense curriculum needed to be successful at certification while highlighting the many benefits that a career in medical coding has to offer.
Fall | Wednesday, Aug. 3 | 6-7 p.m. | Main Campus
Spring | Wednesday, Dec. 7 | 6-7 p.m. | Main Campus
Earn a medical coding certificate and prepare to take the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Exam. Rapid growth in the number of medical tests, treatments and procedures that will be required by our aging population, as well as increasingly complex insurance and governmental regulations, will generate employment growth in this field. Job opportunities are predicted in physicians’ offices, home health care services and outpatient care centers. Joliet Junior College has partnered with the Frankfort Chapter of the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) to offer this intensive course, which requires at least 10-12 hours of work outside of the classroom. Topics include medical terminology, ICD coding, CPT coding and much more. This unique partnership offers hands-on training and access to a network of other certified medical coders. The exam is given on the last day of the class at JJC. This class meets the requirements to exempt you from one year of on-the-job training needed to satisfy the AAPC apprenticeship obligation on your certification. The registration fee is $2,495. Includes textbook, AAPC membership, AAPC licensing exam. Prerequisite: high school diploma or GED equivalent, at least 18 years old.
Fall T1 | Wednesdays & Saturdays, Aug. 17-Nov. 16 | See below for times | Main Campus
Please note: Wednesday classes meet from 6-9 p.m. Saturday classes meet from 9 a.m. to noon.
For updated information about Wages & Employment Outlook, visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics website.
The health care industry is consistently in need of phlebotomists. This one-hour, free information session provides information about a career in phlebotomy and an overview of the non-credit program.
Spring | Wednesday, Nov. 16 | 6-7 p.m. | Main Campus
Prepare for a career as a phlebotomy technician. This 60-hour course will consist of lectures, discussions, skills practice and tests, written exams and a clinical experience to provide students adequate preparation to be hired as an entry-level phlebotomist. Lab time will be provided during each class allowing students to develop skills in venipuncture and skin puncture techniques as well as specimen processing. A supervised, 120-hour clinical experience allows students an opportunity to further develop the competencies needed to become a phlebotomist. Successful completion of the classroom and clinical experience provides eligibility to take the American Society for Clinical Pathology certification exam. Registration fee is $1,500. Costs not included: textbook, AHA BLS CPR certification, health and safety requirements needed before clinical externship, certification exam. Prerequisite: high school diploma or GED equivalent, at least 18 years old, Adult Basic Learning Examination.
Fall T1 | Tuesdays & Thursdays, Aug. 16-Oct. 4 | 5-9 p.m. | Main Campus
Students will be provided a link for registration after completing the prerequisite testing and being accepted into the program.
Physical therapy has become an integral part of total patient care and rehabilitation. Physical therapy aides work in nursing homes, orthopedic and chiropractic offices, hospitals, sports rehabilitation centers and more. In this comprehensive, 70-hour program, students will learn to provide patient services under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist that help improve mobility, relieve pain and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities. Students will also explore nontechnical duties like preparing treatment areas, ordering devices and supplies, performing clerical duties and transporting patients. After successfully completing the classroom portion of this course, students are eligible for a 40-hour clinical externship. After completing the class and externship, students are eligible to take the National Workshop Career Association Physical Therapy Aide Exam. Registration fee is $1,499. Costs not included: AHA BLS CPR Certification, health and safety requirements needed before clinical externship, certification exam. Prerequisite: high school diploma or GED equivalent, at least 18 years old.
Fall T1 | Tuesdays & Thursdays, Sept. 27-Dec. 6 | 6-9:30 p.m. | Main Campus
(No class Nov. 24)
This one-hour, free information session provides information about a career in process operations and an overview of JJC's program.
Spring | Wednesday, Nov. 9 | 6-7 p.m. | Main Campus
Switch to a career with a future and train to work in process operations technology. You'll gain the fundamental skills needed to work as a process technician in this fast-track program that prepares you for the job market in four to-five months. After gaining a foundation in math, chemistry and physics, you'll be provided basic skills in electrical, motors, instrumentation, pumps, furnaces/heaters, plant systems, refrigeration, cooling towers and much, much more. The registration fee is $2,500. Includes textbooks and materials. Prerequisite: high school diploma or GED equivalent, at least 18 years old and Adult Basic Learning Examination.
Students are provided a link for registration after completing the prerequisite testing and being accepted into the program.
Call 815.280.1555 or email processoperator@jjc.edu.
Course Fees
The course fee is $2,500. Check, Money Order, Master Card, Visa will be accepted. There are no additional charges for books or supplies.
Financial Assistance
You can take advantage of the Workforce Investment Act. Contact your local job service office to see if you qualify for Workforce Investment funds.
Start your career in real estate! This one-hour, free webinar answers many questions first-time real estate students have about getting their license. Review classes needed and exam requirements while discovering the many benefits that a career in real estate has to offer.
Fall | Wednesday, Aug. 24 | 6-7 p.m. | Webinar
Complete this introductory 60-hour webinar course, plus the 15-hour Advanced Real Estate Principles Course (MGT 4310), to qualify and prepare for the Illinois Real Estate Broker License state examination. All required topics are covered, including license law, real property, agency, seller and buyer relationships, state and federal laws, marketing, market analysis, appraisal and contracts. Registration fee is $800. Includes textbook. Costs not included: MGT 4310 and licensing exam. Prerequisite: high school diploma or GED equivalent, at least 18 years old.
Fall T1 | Tuesdays & Thursdays, Sept. 20-Nov. 10 | 6-9:45 p.m. | Webinar
Complete this introductory 60-hour online course, plus the 15-hour Applied Real Estate Principles Course (MGT 4310), to qualify and prepare for the Illinois Real Estate Broker License state examination. All required topics are covered within our online learning management system, including: license law, real property, agency, seller and buyer relationships, state and federal laws, marketing, market analysis, appraisal and contracts. NOTE: This class includes a complete, self-guided, online course, with virtual instructor support. Registration fee is $800. Includes textbook. Costs not included: MGT 4310, licensing exam. Prerequisite: high school diploma or GED equivalent, at least 18 years old.
Fall T1 | Sept. 20-Nov. 10 | Online
Complete this 15-hour course, plus the 60-hour Real Estate Broker Pre-License Course (MGT 4300 or MGT 4305), to qualify and prepare for the Illinois Real Estate Broker License state examination. Apply what you’ve learned in the introductory course through case studies and role playing activities. All required topics are covered, including: listing presentations, buyer representations, purchase agreements, negotiating, closing costs and antitrust. Registration fee is $250. Includes textbook. Costs not included: MGT 4300/4305, licensing exam. Prerequisite: high school diploma or GED equivalent, at least 18 years old.
Fall T1 | Tuesdays & Thursdays | Nov. 29-Dec. 8 | 6-9:45 p.m. | Webinar
Our experienced instructor is a member of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors. During this one-hour, free information session, he will discuss what a career in home inspection is all about and and how JJC's state-approved course will help you navigate the licensing process.
Fall | Saturday, Sept. 3 | 10-11 a.m. | Main Campus
Prepare for the Illinois Home Inspection Licensing Exam with this state-approved course consisting of classroom, online and in-field instruction, including a live home inspection. Topics include the physical components of a home, communication skills, knowledge of professional practices, as well as what may go wrong and the cause and implications of the problems that result. You will receive clear direction concerning what to look for during an inspection, such as signs of nonperformance due to old age, deferred maintenance, weather damage and poor workmanship. Our instructor is an experienced, licensed home inspector and an active member of the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors. Upon successful completion of the approved pre-licensing course, applicants must pass the Home Inspection State Licensing Exam before they are eligible for a license in the State of Illinois. Registration fee is $1,399. Cost of the exam is not included in the course fee. Email access and an internet connection are required. The online portion of the class begins first, followed by face-to-face meetings at residential properties. The dates and times will be determined by the instructor. Prerequisite: high school diploma or GED equivalent, at least 18 years old.
Fall T1 | Saturdays | Oct. 8-Nov. 19 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Hybrid
In partnership with Advantage Driver Training LLC.
Designed for individuals with little or no commercial driving experience, this program includes everything you need to receive a Commercial Driver’s License. You will receive a Department of Transportation physical, Commercial Driver’s License learner’s permit and endorsement preparation as well as Department of Transportation rules and regulations, log books, instruction in map reading and trip planning, and complete vehicle training to prepare you for an entry-level position in the trucking industry. In addition, the program includes the Class A Road Test, which is administered by the Secretary of State. A minimum of 160 hours of instruction is required. Training is Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Students are required to take a physical/drug screening test.
For more information or to register, call 815.280.6902 or email CDLinfo@jjc.edu.
Full-time day classes start every Monday.
The course fee is $3,995. Check, money order, MasterCard, Visa will be accepted. There are no additional charges for books or supplies. The Class A licensing fee, drug screening and physical examination is included in the registration fee.
You can take advantage of the Workforce Investment Act. Contact your local job service office to see if you qualify for Workforce Investment funds.
To receive a refund (less any expense incurred), a student must withdraw, in writing, by the end of the second day of class.
For updated information about Wages & Employment Outlook, visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics website.
Experience drive time on various forklifts including the Walkie Rider, Sit Down and Narrow Aisle/Stand Up and earn the National Safety Council Certification for Industrial Lift Trucks. The Joliet Junior College district has become a distribution center for the Midwest in the last decade. Local warehouses and distribution centers offer numerous job openings for trained industrial truck drivers. The powered industrial truck, commonly referred to as the forklift, is used in every distribution center, major retail store and manufacturing facility. Registration fee is $849. Includes textbook and certification. Prerequisite: at least 18 years old.
Fall T1 | Monday-Thursday | Sept. 12-15 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Weitendorf
Fall T2 | Monday-Thursday | Nov. 7-10 | 8 a.m.-2 p.m. | Weitendorf
For updated information about Wages & Employment Outlook, visit the Bureau of Labor Statistics website.
Corporate & Community Services partners with educational providers to offer online training programs. This allows you to start your new career on your own time from your own home.
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CareerStep provides flexible, online training options in computers, network & security and healthcare.
More information and registration is available on the CareerStep website or by clicking on one of the following programs:
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ed2go offers interactive career training courses that you can take entirely over the internet. All courses are led by expert instructors. More information and registration is available on the ed2go career training website or by clicking one of the following programs:
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Offered in partnership with LERN, UGotClass provides online course and certifications.
More information and registration is available on the UGotClass website or by clicking on one of the following programs:
Please contact Training Coordinator Kira Gleason at (815) 280-1423 or email kgleason@jjc.edu.
The Workforce Innovation & Opportunity Act provide scholarships for those who meet eligibility guidelines based on income and/or unemployment.
Contact your county Workforce Development Office:
Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions regarding our career training programs. We are here to help!
815.280.1555
Training Coordinator
815.280.1423
kgleason@jjc.edu
In the event of important deadlines or class dates changing due to COVID-19, please visit JJC's COVID FAQ page for the most up-to-date information. All continuing education courses will follow JJC's COVID-19 precautions.
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