YOU'VE GOT QUESTIONS, WE'VE GOT ANSWERS.
Kickstarting your future career isn't easy. But don't worry, we've got you.
From discovering your passion to securing funding for skill development, we're here to help young adults every step of the way.
HOW DO I DECIDE WHICH CAREER PATH TO FOLLOW?
The best way to learn about our services (and get a jump on the right career path!) is to attend our Make Your Way information session. These sessions are held once a month and are PACKED with career guidance and the important information YOU need to make excellent choices for your future.
Before you attend one of our sessions, we recommend researching in-demand careers. In-demand careers are professions that pay well and are predicted to have a high rate of growth.
ATTEND A MAKE YOUR WAY SESSION:
Attend our Make Your Way session
What is a Make Your Way session?
Make Your Way is the best way to get the important information YOU need to make excellent choices for your future. This session is held once a month, over two days, and is free to attend.
EXPLORE
IN-DEMAND CAREERS:
Explore Careers
What are in-demand careers?
Find the professions that pay well and are predicted to have a high rate of growth in the near future.
HOW CAN I GET THE SKILLS I NEED FOR A SUCCESSFUL CAREER?
At workNet DuPage, we offer two primary ways to train for the job you want:
- Attending school/training programs: enroll, attend, complete the program, and receive your certification/degree.
Learn, make connections, and get the documentation you need to get hired. - Real-world learning: on-the-job training, internships, and job shadowing are just a few of the non-school ways you can acquire the skills needed for a new profession.
Learn, make connections, and get the experience you need to get hired.
ATTEND SCHOOL:
Funding for Training or School
Possible scholarship assistance
Get trained by an approved training provider.
We pay up to $10,000 for you to get training for the skills you need to succeed.
- Dental assistant
- Information technology (CompTIA A+, Cisco Certified Network Associate, Web Technician)
- Healthcare (Certified Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomy, EKG Technician, Patient Care Technician)
- Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)
- Automotive Technology
- And more!
REAL WORLD LEARNING:
Shadow a Professional
Tour a Company
Internships
Learn about careers directly from employers.
Speak with an industry professional or tour a company to see what the work environment is like. Look into a job shadow experience to learn about the day-to-day activities of a career. Explore a paid internship at a local worksite.
COOL. I'M INTERESTED. WHAT NEXT?
Attending one of our monthly Make Your Way presentations is the best way for most young adults to get started with workNet DuPage. However, if you want to apply for services right away, there's good news – you can! Click the APPLY NOW button below to fill out our application for services. Once you complete the application, you'll hear from one of our team members in a few business days. You do not need to fill out the application to attend Make Your Way.
