The City of Chicago is sponsoring a free training opportunity through the Healthcare Employment Training Program. This is a pilot program offers qualified individuals a free 10-week class to prepare participants for a job in the healthcare industry. This opportunity is available on a first-come-first-serve basis and the first class starts on August 8th.

The training is designed to equip participants with skills such as Medical Terminology, Keyboarding/Typing, Microsoft Office and Customer Service that will make them more marketable in the healthcare industry.  There will also be a career development component in which placement assistance will be provided following the training.

Classes are scheduled to begin August 8th, 2011 and will take place Monday through Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

We are offering 2 classes and when they are filled we will not accept anyone else.  Right now orientations are scheduled on August 2 and 3 of this week. (We may schedule another if we need to.)

The program orientations will take place on:

Date:            August 2nd or August 3rd
Time:           11:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location:   The College of Office Technology
1520 West Division Street
Chicago, IL 60642

Prior to starting the program participants must attend a program orientation. Information concerning classes, school procedures, student services, career development and job placement assistance will be discussed. We will also take some time to discuss and assess your preparedness for training.

People interested in the healthcare field that would like to participate in this training program, should reply to hiringforhealthcare@centralstatesser.org and attach a current resume.

Other qualifications:

• Chicago residents without a criminal background
• Available to attend the classes during the daytime
• Must attend an orientation prior to training