Become a Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician
You may be eligible to get free career training to become a Medical Assistant (CMA) or Patient Care Technician (PCT) with the help of a Workforce Innovation and Opportunity (WIOA) grant.
This program is designed to help you enroll in a CMA or PCT training program and work in the field of healthcare. We’ll help you select from approved training providers and if you qualify, WE’LL PAY FOR YOU to get certified.
I’m interested in FREE Training with Job Placement Assistance!
Upon successful completion of your training, we will connect you to our participating employers. We will also provide you with intensive job coaching support that includes free resume assistance and interviewing preparation.
Edward-Elmhurst Health and Northwestern Medicine, two of the largest healthcare providers in Illinois, are participating in this healthcare talent pipeline initiative.
A Career Helping Others
Why choose a career in healthcare?
You are needed right now.
Healthcare is the largest and fastest-expanding industry in DuPage County offering career advancement paths.
What does Alicia, a 2018 participant, like about being an MA: “everything” she says. “If I can make a difference in at least one person’s life in a day then I’ve done my job."
FAQ
Where does the training take place?
You choose from a list of approved WIOA training providers. Below are approved institutions for CMA and PCT training based in DuPage County. For a comprehensive list of providers, visit Illinois workNet here.
Patient Care Technician Training
A Plus Healthcare Training
College of DuPage
Genesis Healthcare Institute
Healthcare Training Institute
Tukiendorf Training Institute (TTI)
Waubonsee Community College
Medical Assistant Training
A Plus Healthcare Training
College of DuPage
Genesis Healthcare Institute
Harper College
Healthcare Training Institute
Joliet Junior College
Midwestern Career College
Rasmussen College
Tukiendorf Training Institute (TTI)
Waubonsee Community College
How long is the training?
Based on the career track you pursue and the training provider you select, the length of your training will vary.
How are the participating employers involved?
After you successfully complete your training and get certified, we will connect you with participating employers Edward-Elmhurst Health and Northwestern Medicine. These healthcare providers are actively hiring and have agreed to participate in this program.
QUICKSTART
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Peek Inside: At this location, we offer our customers a wide range of manufacturing capabilities, from CNC machining all the way to complete product assembly and fulfillment.
Fun fact about our company: a robot works right alongside our machinists to produce parts with quality and efficiency!
You would like to work at our company if
you are interested in the wide range of evolving technologies, processes and creativity that go into the world of modern manufacturing.
In the next year, we expect to hire CNC machinists
To get that job, you typically need a high school diploma and vocational or technical training in machining. We offer additional on-the-job training once a new machinist with the foundational skills and experience joins the team so they can continue to master their craft.
Our best machinists have: a passion about the art and science that goes into taking a raw piece of metal or plastic and forming it into a high-precision design.
CNC Machinists From this position, you could grow into
Master Machinist
Machining Business Manager
Owner of your own machining business
In the next year, we expect to hire Assembly Operators
To get that job, you typically need a high school diploma, a mechanical aptitude and a willingness to learn and closely follow processes and work instructions.
Our best assembly operators are eager learners and pay attention to details. They enjoy working on different types of mechanical work every day.
Assembly Operators From this position, you could grow into
lead operator
supervisor
manufacturing manager
FEATURED ORGANIZATION:
Company Name: The Jel Sert Company
DuPage Location: West Chicago, IL
Total number of employees in DuPage: 900 during peak season
Peek Inside
The Jel Sert Company is a leading manufacturer of food and beverage products. For the past 20 years, our team has been dedicated to establishing an exemplary manufacturing infrastructure that supports the needs of some of the world’s largest Consumer Packaged Goods and pharmaceutical companies.
Jel Sert is committed to providing employees with development opportunities as we are invested in their long term success and advancement within the organization. An individual development plan assists employees in career and personal development and allows employees to reach short and long term career goals.
You would like to work at our company because
We are committed to attracting the best talent and developing our employees to exceed their potential. Our employees take pride in their work and are always looking for ways to contribute their ideas, skills, experience, and passion. We reward and value creativity, professionalism, teamwork, honesty, and longevity.
In the next year, we expect to hire 2-3 technicians
To get this job, you typically need a Minimum of 3 years’ experience working with electrical, hydraulics, programming, and mechanical PLCs is required.
We pay $2.00 per hour shift differential for all time worked on 3rd shift. *Rate of pay depends on one’s experience, education, and skills.
Our best technicians have: Strong mechanical and electrical skills Additionally, someone that takes pride in their work, is honest, creative in their ideas, and works as a professional in a team environment.
All Technicians are sent to College of DuPage for classes. Technicians are scheduled for a series of six mechanical and six electrical classes. Classes are during work hours, so Technicians are paid for their time in class. We adjust their hours to spend half their shift on the floor and the balance in the class. Jel Sert pays for this training which includes classroom and lab work. All Technicians are involved in this training despite their experience level.
TECHNICIAN
From this position, you could grow into
