Online career training for Chicago and Illinois
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Chicago and Illinois residents can take Elevate's Tech Sales (10 weeks) and Cybersecurity (24 weeks) programs fully online with live instructor-led classes. Elevate is an approved provider on the Illinois Eligible Training Provider List. If you qualify through an Illinois workNet Center or American Job Center, WIOA can cover up to 100% of tuition.
Programs for Chicago students
Live online classes from anywhere in Illinois
Both programs run online in real time, with instructors and coaches. They are not self-paced videos. Students join from Chicago, suburban Cook County, DuPage and across the state.
- Tech Sales (SDR) Bootcamp, 10 weeks: prospecting, cold calling, Salesforce and HubSpot, and interview prep for SDR and BDR roles.
- Cyber Summit: Network Engineering, 24 weeks: CompTIA A+, Network+ and Security+ prep, networking labs and Windows/Linux administration.
WIOA funding in Chicago and Cook County
In Chicago and Cook County, WIOA is run by the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership through American Job Centers. Elsewhere in Illinois, start at your local Illinois workNet Center. Elevate works with these centers and local boards to coordinate funding for qualified residents.
Frequently asked questions
Is Elevate WIOA approved in Illinois?
Yes. Elevate is an approved provider on the Illinois Eligible Training Provider List, listed in Illinois workNet's WIOA Approved Training Programs search.
Can I take the HVAC program from Chicago?
HVAC includes hands-on labs at our Phoenix, Arizona campus. For Illinois residents, the online Tech Sales and Cybersecurity programs are the practical options.
Who do I contact about WIOA in Chicago?
Start with an American Job Center in the Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership network, or call Elevate admissions at 1-602-492-3756 and we'll help you through the process.