Short-Term Career Training Programs of Study
Students are eligible to receive a certificate of completion upon successful fulfillment of any of a variety of short-term, Workforce Investment Act (WIA)-certified, ICCB-approved training programs. Available workforce development activities provided for local communities can benefit job seekers, laid off workers, youth, incumbent workers, new entrants to the workforce, veterans, persons with disabilities, and employers. New certificate programs are always in development. For more information on programs or to inquire about your eligibility for funding. Phone 773.291.6292
Following are the current WIA-certified, ICCB-approved programs:
Certified Nurse Assistant (0801)
This is a 11-week program, which provides the participant with the training necessary to take the Illinois State competency exam to become certified as a Nurse Assistant. Training includes classroom and laboratory instruction and clinical experience within a hospital or nursing home which qualifies the participant for both home and institutional employment. Requirement: College placement exam.
Emergency Medical Technician—Basic
This is a 16 week program where students will learn to use pre-hospital equipment to provide airway management, defibrillation, bandaging, splinting, poison control, shock management and other means of treatment and immobilization, along with safe transport to a medical facility. After successful completion of this 16-week program, the student may be eligible to sit for the National Registry Examination for the Emergency Medical Technician—Basic. Requirement: High School diploma or GED.
Medical Billing and Coding (0804)
This 30-week program is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment as certified coders. Students learn to solve billing problems, file claims, complete insurance forms, trace delinquent claims, appeal denied claims, and use generic forms to streamline billing procedures. This course covers medical terminology, insurance procedures, coding and computerized medical billing. Program completers can earn national certification as a certified Professional Coder from the American Academy of Professional Coder (AAPC.) Requirement: High School diploma or GED.
Pharmacy Technician (0802)
This 16-week program will train students to provide technical and clerical support to pharmacists in hospitals, clinics, or retail pharmacies. The pharmacy technician training will include medical terminology, reading, interpretation of prescriptions, inventory management and control, drug compounding, dosage calculations and dose conversions. Course content also includes the dispensing of prescriptions, billing, and reimbursement. Program completers can earn certification from the Pharmaceutical Technician Certification Board (PTCB). Requirement: High School diploma or GED.
This six week program is designed for individuals with little or no commercial vehicle operation experience. The Program prepares you to obtain the CDL Class B license with passenger and school bus driver endorsements.
Each qualified student will receive a Department of Transportation commercial driver's license learner's permit, endorsement preparation, Department of Transportation rules and regulations, log books, map reading guidelines, trip planning essentials, and complete vehicle training to prepare them for employment in the trucking industry.
Requirements: Prospective students must be 21 years of age or older with an active, current Illinois driver’s license that is not suspended, revoked, nor cancelled. The student must bring a current copy of their Motor Vehicle Report by the first day of class and must secure a physical examination by the end of the 1st week of class.
Truck Driving Training (0876)
This six week program is designed for individuals with little or no commercial truck driving experience, the Olive-Harvey Commercial Driver’s License Truck Driving Training Program trains students for entry-level employment as truck drivers. Olive-Harvey College, in partnership with the Illinois Department of Transportation, offers this program to prepare students to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License in the State of Illinois.
Each qualified student will receive a Department of Transportation commercial driver's license learner's permit, endorsement preparation, Department of Transportation rules and regulations, log books, map reading guidelines, trip planning essentials, and complete vehicle training to prepare them for employment in the trucking industry. Successful completers qualify for the Commercial Drivers License (CDL) Examination and all endorsements required for a truck driver. Requirements: Prospective students must be 21 years of age or older with an active, current Illinois driver’s license that is not suspended, revoked, nor cancelled. The student must bring a current copy of their Motor Vehicle Report by the first day of class and must secure a physical examination by the end of the 1st week of class.
Unit Secretary (0874)
This 12-week program is designed to provide students with competency in the many non-clinical functions performed in health-care facilities, i.e., hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, or medical offices. Program completers master the essentials of performing general clerical duties as a receptionist, and they develop competency in inputting doctor’s orders and requisitioning tests. Requirements: Students in this program are required to possess 9th grade reading and math levels or better, and high school diploma or GED.
The Workforce Institute
The Workforce Institute of the City Colleges of Chicago acts as a "point of entry" to the many training and education services available through the seven City Colleges especially designed to meet the needs of Chicago companies. Utilizing our industry-experienced trainers, Chicago businesses have contracted with the Workforce Institute to their workforce training needs. Learn more at http://www.cccworkforceinstitute.com
Community & Personal Education Center
Through its Community & Personal Education Center, the Olive-Harvey Workforce and Community Education Center administers to the educational, professional, economic, social and personal needs of the community and its individuals.
A changing series of special interest career enhancement, self-improvement, leisure, recreational, personal enrichment and hobby courses are offered for adults and youth. Classes, workshops and seminars are provided year round for the enterprising entrepreneur.
Through shared-facility arrangements, Olive-Harvey College houses various external partnering programs that enhance community offerings and save area residents cost, time, and the inconvenience of travel to secure specialty educational and social services. For information, please call 773.291.6292.
Teen and pre-teen classes for youth ages 4 to 14 in math, reading, martial arts, swimming, and computer courses are held on Saturdays. During the summer, a six-week Summer Learning Camp is available for youth ages 8-14.
