Provides free English as a Second Language classes to any non-native English speaker. CMAA-Elgin’s Homemaker Program assists eligible clients in maintaining their independence and dignity while enjoying the comforts of home.

Provides help to low income families to achieve and maintain their highest level of self-sufficiency by providing a variety of programs for children, youth and seniors.

Helps eligible Illinois residents meet their fundamental needs including determining eligibility for cash, medical, and SNAP nutrition programs. Referrals for childcare assistance are also provided.

Provides services to persons with disabilities to prepare for, enter and maintain suitable employment.

Provides free adult basic education classes in math and language arts to prepare for the high school equivalency exam in English or Spanish and free English as a Second Language classes. Provides Career and Technical Education certificate and degree programs in 19 career fields.

Integrated Career and Academic Preparation System (ICAPS): BNA/Phlebotomy, CNC, Dental Office Aide, Industrial Maintenance, Welding, Sterile Processing, EMT, IST (Industrial Maintenance).

Encourages economic growth and stability in Illinois by providing Employment Services to Illinois residents and employers, analyzing and disseminating essential Labor Market Information, and administering Unemployment Insurance programs.

Provides services to ready the workforce for employment through federally-funded programs under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).

Provides assistance with homeless prevention, transportation to work, and work-related equipment and supplies; Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP); and Illinois Home Weatherization Assistance Program (IHWAP).

Provides Adult Basic and Secondary Education/English as a Second Language: Free classes in reading, writing, math, U.S. Constitution, HSE equivalency, English as a Second Language.

ICAPS: Integrated Career and Academic Preparation System Program for individuals interested in Business and Management Administration certificates – Application Specialist, Health Careers: Phlebotomy, Pharmacy Technician.

Designed for low-income job seekers 55 years of age or better. Provides hands-on training at partner agencies and one-on-one career coaching.

Provides emergency assistance for food, rent , transportation, prescriptions, and scholarships for job training or college. Also provides case management to enhance life skills and childcare referrals.

Provides Career and Technical Education certificate and degree programs in 28 career fields. Free preparation classes for HSE equivalency and English as a Second Language.

ICAPS: Integrated Career and Academic Preparation System Program for Office Software Specialist.

Provides free adult English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for beginning English learners. Also provides early childhood classes for children ages 4 months to 6 years while their parents attend ESL class.

Provides English as a Second Language Classes, early childhood and preschool for EST students, child care, clothing center and summer youth programming.

The National Asian Pacific Center on Aging administers the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) which provides community service and work-based job training programs for seniors.

Operates Elgin YouthBuild, a program model that balances project-based academic learning and construction occupational skills training to prepare youth for career placement while performing meaningful work and service in their community. The YouthBuild program model prepares participants for quality jobs in a variety of careers, and contains wrap-around services such as mentoring, financial literacy, employment, mental health and medical services. This program is a community-based alternative education program for youth between the ages of 16 and 24 who left high school prior to graduation that also have other risk factors, including being an adjudicated youth, youth aging out of foster care, youth with disabilities, migrant farmworker youth, youth experiencing housing instability, and other disadvantaged youth populations.

Operates Aurora YouthBuild, which is a Pre-apprenticeship program where you can earn your high school diploma or GED and acquire construction skills and certifications to obtain gainful employment in the trades, as well as perform construction-related community service projects. Aurora Youthbuild offers workforce development services, leadership skills, resume writing, wrap-around services and participation in community service projects throughout Aurora. Also, you will receive career coaching and college placement assistance. Serves 16-24-year-olds that meet YouthBuild income requirements.