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Workforce Development
Workforce Training Done Right!
St. Augustine is the leading provider of dual-language workforce development services in Illiniois.
St. Augustine College’s Institute for Workforce Education (IWE) is the leading college-based provider of workforce development training services in Illinois, successfully providing customized workforce development and training solutions to employers and preparing adults for jobs in high growth industries. We are experts in helping businesses increase efficiency and in promoting both individual and organizational growth. We are passionate about helping people reach their full potential.
We deliver training to businesses, individuals and non-profit organizations through a comprehensive model, designed to achieve one main goal: develop qualified professionals with market-ready skills.
Access to current listings of external jobs and internships listings are available directly for SAC students/alumni via the St. Augustine College Career and Transfer Center Online Job Board at www.staugustinectc.blogspot.com.
Access to current listings of external jobs and internships listings are available directly for SAC students/alumni via the St. Augustine College Career and Transfer Center Online Job Board at www.staugustinectc.blogspot.com.
Last year IWE delivered more than 400 courses to over 110 companies and trained more than 5,235 workers.
14,000+
The amount of people IWE has trained since 2010.
724
The amount of companies that employ people trained by the IWE program.
>1,500
The amount of managers and executives that have gone through the IWE program.
IWE Trainees Are
Resources
- See IWE feature on nbc-tv chicago
- see latino leaders magazine feature on iwe
- See the iwe newsletter august 2019
Workforce Training
Workplace Skills: On-Site Customized Training
IWE’s Workplace Skills training unit provides customized workforce training for incumbent workers in the manufacturing, healthcare, transportation, and other sectors of the Illinois economy. IWE applies an evidenced-based model that responds to industry-specific needs and trends and customized training based on employer needs.
Each employer receives on-site customized training, including needs analysis, securing of funding for the project, execution of training, management of grant funding, and evaluation of program outcomes. A key feature of IWE is that it helps to identify local, state, and federal funding for workforce training programs for companies and nonprofit organizations. Training is provided in English, Spanish, or Polish.
IWE offers a distinctive and enriching curriculum for companies and organizations seeking to stay competitive and productive in an ever-changing marketplace. We offer a wide array of services and programs that serve the educational needs of employers and their employees.
Scroll down to learn about IWE’s Small Business Training program, its Center for Non-Profit Effectiveness, which provides specialized training to non-profit organizations, and its Workforce Solutions unit, which partners with non-profit organizations and business associations to train their members and clients.
For more information and for a professional service presentation, contact Javier Garibay, Executive Director for Workforce Development, at 773-878-3919 or jgaribay@iwe.staugustine.edu. Visit iwetraining.com for more information.
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Small Business Training
At IWE we understand that small businesses face many of the same workforce challenges as larger firms. That’s why we are committed to providing small businesses with high-quality training services, using effective small business and green management practices that work within your budget. We can also help identify alternative growth and development funding that can give your business a leg up on the competition. This program is delivered in English or Spanish, by certified small business trainers.
This program is delivered in partnership with the City of Chicago Department of Community Development’s TIFWorks program, which has a strategic focus on helping small businesses develop and grow through workforce education and training. Upon program completion, participants receive an Institute for Workforce Education certificate.
For an appointment or additional information contact Lenora Dailey at 773-878-3489 or ldailey@iwe.staugustine.edu. Visit iwetraining.com for more information.
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Center for Non-Profit Effectiveness
IWE’s Center for Non-Profit Effectiveness was created specifically with non-profit organizations in mind and reflects St. Augustine College’s commitment to supporting non-profit organizations. Our comprehensive, customized instruction programs train non-profit staff in a variety of professional skills and produce proven results that impact organizational effectiveness and your bottom line. In order to compete in a 21st century landscape, non-profit organizations must learn best practices in management, technology, program and interpersonal skills. Our experienced trainers can teach you and your staff, on-site or off-site, the skills needed to realize your mission.
The Center for Non-Profit Effectiveness has trained over 3,000 non-profit professionals, with more than half in leadership roles.
For an appointment or additional information, contact Robert Kelly at 773-878-3775 or rkelly@iwe.staugustine.edu. Visit iwetraining.com for more information.
Resources
- Download the IWE Center for Non-Profit Effectiveness One-Sheeter (PDF)
- Download the CNPE Partial List of Training Topics (PDF)
Strategic Partnerships
Through our Workforce Solutions unit, we partner with non-profit organizations, business and trade associations, training companies, and colleges and universities to design and deliver customized workforce programs for their clients and customers. Training can be conducted in English, Spanish and other languages.
Proven grant-based workforce expertise. Our expert trainers and bottom-up approach have enabled us to develop invaluable expertise that immediately enhances your organization’s capacity to successfully deliver workforce programs. Our extensive experience in grant writing and grant management make us particularly suited to strategic partnerships.
Complete delivery partner. From curricula development and training delivery to evaluation, industry-recognized certifications, college credentialing and career support services, IWE provides a complete lifecycle of workforce implementation.
For more information and for a professional service presentation, contact Norman Ruano, Ph.D., Vice President for Workforce Development, at 773-878-3894 or nruano@iwe.staugustine.edu. Visit iwetraining.com for more information.
