Jane Addams Resource Corporation
4432 North Ravenswood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
Chicago, IL 60640
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http://www.jane-addams.org| Feature | Note |
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| Main telephone | 773.728.9769 |
| Request more information | |
| Other sites |
640 E. 79th Street, Chicago, IL 60619 976 N. Kilbourn Ave., Chicago, IL 60651 |
| Contact person name | Emily Doherty |
| Contact person title | Vice President - Client Services |
| Contact person e-mail | |
| Contact person phone | 773.728.9769 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | Manufacturing - Computer Numerical Control, Welding, and Mechanical Assembly |
| Date founded | 1985 |
| Degrees offered | Certificate of completion |
| School accreditation | Approved by Illinois Board of Higher Education, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, and the Illinois Community College Board |
| Specialized accreditation | WIOA approved training provider - National Institute of Metalworking Skills accredited - Veterans Affairs for GI benefits |
| Specialized licensure | National Institute of Metalworking Skills, American Welding Society, OSHA, and Society of Manufacturing Engineers |
| Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider | Fast Track for CNC Operators Program; Welding Fast Track Program; Mechanical Assembly Program; Manufacturing Bridge Program |
| Setting | Urban (in a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago |
| Population of city the school is in | 2,705,994 |
| Public transportation to campus |
Northside location: CTA Montrose Brown Line stop; multiple CTA bus routes nearby Westside location: Multiple CTA bus routes nearby |
| Student parking on campus | Free street parking |
| County | Cook |
| Visitor information website | Find more information on this website |
| School visit availability | Wednesdays at 9:00am and 4:00pm |
| Contact to set up school visit |
Emily Doherty 773.751.7115 mailto:emilyd@jane-addams.org |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Total number of male students | 35 |
| Total number of female students | 8 |
| Total number of students | 43 |
| Other enrollment information | Programs run on open enrollment format |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | less than 1% |
| Asian | less than 1% |
| Black | 24% |
| Hispanic | 48% |
| White | 19% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | less than 1% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 0% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 1 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 0% |
| Number of countries represented | 0 |
| Other international student information | 0 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 48% |
| Feature | Note |
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| Costs (for proprietary schools) |
$6000 - Mechanical Assembly $8000 - Welding and CNC |
| Tuition refund policy | Find more information on this website |
| Other tuition payment plan information | No student pays out of pocket. Tuition is covered by government or private training vouchers or scholarships. |
| Feature | Note |
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| Financial aid contact person | Emily Doherty |
| Financial aid contact title | VP - Client Services |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 773.751.7115 |
| Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
| Percentage of students who received financial aid | 100% |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Other need-based scholarship information | WIOA vouchers |
| Veteran's benefits | |
| Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored | Yes |
| Other veteran's benefits information | School is approved to accept G.I. Benefits |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Emily Doherty |
| Admissions contact title | Vice President - Client Services |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 773.751-7115 |
| For incoming students | Most difficult (about 30% of all applicants accepted) |
| Entrance difficulty level for these groups | Most difficult (about 30% of all applicants accepted) |
| Groups receiving preferential admission (first or special consideration) | Veterans. Low Income, Unemployed |
| Total number of applicants | 268 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 60 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 55 |
| High school education | High school diploma or equivalent not required. |
| Required high school courses | 9th grade reading and math equivalents |
| Admission is available | Open enrollment |
| Application deadline | Continuous |
| Other information about applying | Sign up on website: www.jane-addams.org |
| Submit these items: | |
| Application | Required for all students |
| Interview | Required for all students |
| Other application materials | 2-3 references (no personal references) |
| Required exams | CASAS assessment |
| Admissions contact person #2 | Marianna Zapata |
| Admissions contact title #2 | Director - Training Services |
| Admissions contact e-mail #2 | |
| Admissions contact person #3 | Emily Peters |
| Admissions contact title #3 | Director - Training Services |
| Admissions contact e-mail #3 | |
| Feature | Note |
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| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Open enrollment |
| Grading system | Pass/fail; project based |
| Number of faculty on campus | 9 |
| Student faculty ratio | 15:1 |
| Evenings | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| English as a Second Language (ESL) program | Yes |
| Reading and study skills courses | Yes |
| Remedial education courses | Yes |
| Tutoring | Yes |
| Basic job skills | Yes |
| Placement testing | Yes |
| Registration assistance | Yes |
| Tutors | Yes |
| Low-income students | Yes |
| Minorities | Yes |
| Veterans | Yes |
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| Career contact person | James Yoo |
| Career contact e-mail address | |
| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 88% |
| Was counseled by the career services office | 100% |
| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Career counseling | 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 |