Chicago Center for Arts and Technology
1701 West 13th Street
Chicago, IL 60608
Chicago, IL 60608
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http://www.chicat.org/| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Type of school |
Medical Billing and Coding Food Lab Quality Control Advanced Maintenance Mechanics |
| Date founded | 2013 |
| School accreditation | Illinois Board of higher Education |
| Specialized licensure |
AAPC - American Academy of Professional coders AHIMA - American Health Information Management Association MSSC - Manufacturing Skills Standard Council |
| Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider |
Medical Billing and Coding Food Lab Quality Control Advanced Maintenance Mechanics |
| Setting | Urban (in a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Medical District |
| Population of city the school is in | 100% diverse |
| Public transportation to campus | Public transportation is available |
| Student parking on campus | Available in surrounding area |
| Campus size | 100,000 square feet |
| Visitor information website | |
| School visit availability | Upon request and appointment, Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm. |
| Contact to set up school visit |
mailto:info@chicat.org 312.733.1701 Attn: Vickie Lewis |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Total number of full time students | 98 |
| Total number of students | 98 |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 0% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 0 |
| Other out-of-state student information | 0 |
| Other age of student information | 35-70 years of age |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 1% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Costs (for proprietary schools) | No Cost to students |
| Tuition refund policy | N/A |
| Other tuition waiver information | N/A |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Financial aid contact person | Vickie Lewis |
| Financial aid contact title | Adult Education Manager |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 312.733.1701 |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 0% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $0 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Shekeita Webb |
| Admissions contact title | Senior Director of Education Excellence |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 312.733.1701 |
| For incoming students | Minimally difficult (about 95% of applicants accepted) |
| Open admissions policy applies to |
Health Information Technology (Medical Billing and Coding Advanced Maintenance Mechanics Food Lab Quality Control |
| Groups or programs with a different entrance difficulty level | Students with no high school diploma or GED |
| Entrance difficulty level for these groups | Minimally difficult (about 95% of applicants accepted) |
| Groups receiving preferential admission (first or special consideration) | Students with no high school diploma or GED |
| Other information about entrance difficulty | ADA approved |
| Number of male applicants | 50 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 12 |
| Number of male applicants who enrolled | 12 |
| Number of female applicants | 62 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 16 |
| Number of female applicants who enrolled | 16 |
| Total number of applicants | 112 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 28 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 28 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Required high school courses | N/A |
| Postsecondary education | N/A |
| Other education requirements for admission |
TABE test is required and administered by the organization |
| Admission is available | At the start of the cohort in March |
| Application deadline | 2 weeks after the course starts |
| Other information about applying | In-person orientations, In-person interviews |
| Application fee | N/A |
| Submit these items: | |
| Application | Required for all students |
| College transcript | Required for all students |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for all students |
| Interview | Required for all students |
| Other application materials | Required for all students |
| Other application requirements information |
Resume High School Transcriprt |
| Required exams | TABE |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.0 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Pre-certification training | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Cohorts |
| Grading system | 4.0 |
| Number of faculty on campus | 4 |
| Student faculty ratio | 1 in 12 and 1 in 16 |
| Average class size | |
| Lecture | 16 |
| Laboratory | 12 |
| Discussion | 12-16 |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Conference/Workshop | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Reading and study skills courses | Yes |
| Tutoring | Yes |
| Basic job skills | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Placement testing | Yes |
| Student lounge | Yes |
| Accessibility contact person | Vickie Lenoir |
| Accessibility contact title | Adult Education Manager |
| Accessibility contact e-mail | |
| Accessibility contact phone | 312.733.1701 |
| Barrier-free campus | Yes |
| Designated parking | Yes |
| Registration assistance | Yes |
| Tutors | Yes |
| Low-income students | Yes |
| Minorities | Yes |
| Veterans | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Career contact person | Corey brown |
| Career contact title | Pathways development Manager |
| Career contact e-mail address | |
| Career contact phone | 312.733.1701 |
| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 70% |
| Was counseled by the career services office | 100% |
| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |