Discover the benefits of the Project Hire-Ed Apprenticeship Program

WHAT IS THE PROJECT HIRE-ED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM?
Apprenticeships offer candidates the opportunity to start their career now! Apprentices work full-time, earning a salary and benefits, while also taking classes at College of DuPage (COD), which complement their job. The employer covers the cost of tuition, books and fees, and students can earn a COD certificate as they begin their career.

To learn more, attend an online information session about Project Hire-Ed at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 13, March 22 or April 13. To reserve a spot, go to https://cod.edu/project-hire-ed/information-session.aspx.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ENROLLING IN PROJECT HIRE-ED?
Apprenticeship programs provide hands-on training to an employee while gaining necessary competency. They offer skills in a particular occupation, help connect to a career pathway and combine on-the-job training with appropriate instruction. It is commonly referred to as an “Earn and Learn” model.

HOW DOES THE PROGRAM WORK?
Interested candidates can apply for the program and have access to resources through COD for further career exploration. Once a candidate has met the eligibility criteria (such as able to work in the U.S. and a 2.0 GPA), they can move forward and have their résumé shared with regional employers. If an employer chooses to hire the candidate as an apprentice, Project Hire-Ed supports both the employer and the student with case-managed, wraparound support.

The program is currently part of the following industries: Manufacturing and applied technology, horticulture and information technology (the program connects students to career opportunities in those fields).

WHO CAN ENROLL IN PROJECT HIRE-ED?
Project Hire-Ed is open to individuals 18 years old and older who are current College of DuPage (COD) students, career changers, veterans, unemployed, under-employed, recent high school or GED graduates or current high school students. There’s even an opportunity for high school students to earn dual-credit through the program.

HOW DO I LEARN MORE ABOUT PROJECT HIRE-ED?