We serve citizens returning from incarceration, and others who face the day-to-day hardships of living without enough income to support themselves and their families.
Highway to Hire
Enroll in a no-cost, short-term program that prepares you for a career in a high-demand field. Harold Washington College’s hands-on, bootcamp-style courses led by industry experts in cybersecurity or project management are tailored to set students up for success. Programs last no longer than two semesters (16 or 20 weeks), and successful completers can receive […]
Tech Ready – Association House
Tech Ready helps people develop the digital skills they need for a rapidly evolving job market. Our lineup of courses provides essential training for beginners and intermediate users led by experienced and compassionate instructors. Association House offers several courses designed to boost digital literacy and confidence working with computers; instructor led and self-guided.
Chicago CERT (Community Emergency Response Team)
The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program offers members of the public an opportunity to learn basic hands-on disaster response techniques and life-saving skills to utilize in their own homes and neighborhoods. This 100% volunteer program was developed by the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) in 1985 and implemented nationally by FEMA in 1993. CERT members […]