Jane Addams Resource Corporation
4432 North Ravenswood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640
Chicago, IL 60640
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https://jarctraining.org/| Feature | Note |
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| Main telephone | 7737289769 |
| Request more information | |
| Other sites |
4222 N Ravenswood Ave, Chicago IL 60640 - Ravenswood Training Center 4501 W Augusta Blvd, Chicago, IL 60651 - Austin Training Center 5500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60644 - Aspire Center - Opening Spring 2025 |
| Contact person name | Erin Hughes |
| Contact person title | Program Coordinator - Austin |
| Contact person e-mail | |
| Contact person phone | 7737517108 |
| 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 | 2,716,450 |
| 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 | jarctraining.org |
| School visit availability | Wednesdays at 9:00am (Ravenswood) and 4:00pm (Austin) |
| Contact to set up school visit |
Emily Doherty 773.751.7115 mailto:emilyd@jane-addams.org |
| Additional information | Aspire Center located at 5500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60644 will be opening in Spring 2025. Date TBA. |
| Feature | Note |
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| Total number of students | 59 |
| Other enrollment information | Programs run on open enrollment format |
| Asian | 4% |
| Black | 23% |
| Hispanic | 52% |
| White | 22% |
| 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 | 71% |
| 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 |
| Admissions office website | jarctraining.org |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| 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 | 301 |
| Total number of applicants who enrolled | 61 |
| 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: jarctraining.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 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Career contact person | James Yoo |
| Career contact e-mail address | |
| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 90% |
| 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 |