Jane Addams Resource Corporation

4432 North Ravenswood Avenue
Chicago, IL 60640

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https://jarctraining.org/

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Main telephone 7737289769
Request more information Email
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
Contact person name Erin Hughes
Contact person title Program Coordinator - Austin
Contact person e-mail Email
Contact person phone 7737517108

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Public or private Private
Type of school Manufacturing - Computer Numerical Control and Welding
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 2,721,308
Public transportation to campus Ravenswood location: CTA Montrose Brown Line stop; multiple CTA bus routes nearby
Augusta location: Multiple CTA bus routes nearby
Madison location: Multiple CTA bus routes nearby, Green line
Student parking on campus Parking lot at Aspire Center and Ravenswood; Street parking on Augusta/Kilbourn
County Cook
Visitor information website jarctraining.org
School visit availability Wednesdays at 9:00am (Ravenswood) and 4:00pm (Austin/Aspire)
Contact to set up school visit Emily Doherty
773.751.7115
mailto:emilyd@jane-addams.org

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Total number of students 57
Other enrollment information Programs run on open enrollment format
American Indian/Alaskan Native 1%
Asian 3%
Black 23%
Hispanic 36%
White 23%
Race/ethnicity unknown 3%
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 63%

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Costs (for proprietary schools) $6000 - Mechanical Assembly
$8000 - Welding and CNC
Tuition refund policy Refund Policies:
Tuition:
Fast Track for CNC Operators Program: $8000
Welding Fast Track Program: $8000
Mechanical Assembly Fast Track: $6000

JARC does not charge its trainees any fee including for registration, applications, books or credentialing. JARC will not accept any tuition from trainees. Each trainee will be enrolled in a funding stream at JARC’s discretion.

When a student gives written notice of cancellation, JARC will provide a refund in the amount of at least the following:

1. When a notice of written cancellation is given before midnight of the fifth business day after the date of enrollment but prior to the first day of class, all tuition shall be refunded.

2. When notice of cancellation is given after midnight of the fifth business day of class, JARC may retain no more than $150.

3. When notice of cancellation is given after the trainee’s completion of the first day of class attendance, but prior to the trainee’s completion of 5% of the course of instruction, JARC may retain no more than 10% of the tuition.

4. When a student has completed in excess of 5% of the course of instruction JARC may retain an amount computed prorated by days in class plus 10% of the tuition up to completion of 60% of the course of instruction.

5. When the trainee has completed in excess of 60% of the course of instruction, JARC may retain the entire tuition.

JARC shall mail a written acknowledgement of a trainee’s cancellation or written withdrawal to the trainee within 15 calendar days of the postmark date of notification. Such written acknowledgement is not necessary if a refund has been mailed to the student within 15 calendar days.

All trainee refunds shall be made by JARC within 30 calendar days from the date of receipt of the trainee’s cancellation. A trainee may give notice of cancellation to JARC in writing. The unexplained absence of a trainee for more than 15 days shall constitute constructive notice of cancellation to JARC. For purposes of cancellation, the date shall be the last day of attendance.

JARC shall refund all monies paid to it in any of the following circumstances:

JARC did not provide the prospective trainee with a copy of the student’s valid enrollment agreement and a current catalog.

JARC cancels or discontinues the course of instruction in which the trainee has enrolled.

JARC fails to conduct classes on days or times scheduled, detrimentally affecting the trainee.

A trainee, who on personal initiative and without solicitation enrolls, starts, and completes a course of instruction before midnight of the fifth business day after the enrollment agreement is signed, is not subject to the cancellation provisions of this section.

Refund policy for trainees receiving GI Bill benefits:

This policy follows requirements from the VA. All tuition, instructional charges, and fees for veterans is subject to the following pro-rata refund policy. All refunds are made within 40 days of student withdrawal/termination from school. This school does not have a breakage fee, nor does it have a charge for consumable instructional supplies.

Percentage of days in class completed by student at notice of cancellation / Percentage of tuition, instructional charges and fees that school may retain:
In excess of 5% to 10% -- 15%
In excess of 10% to 15% -- 20%
In excess of 15% to 20% -- 25%
In excess of 20% to 25% -- 30%
In excess of 25% to 30% -- 35%
In excess of 30% to 35% -- 40%
In excess of 35% to 40% -- 45%
In excess of 40% to 45% -- 50%
In excess of 45% to 50% -- 55%
In excess of 50% to 55% -- 60%
In excess of 55% to 60% -- 65%
In excess of 60% to 65% -- 70%
In excess of 65% to 70% -- 75%
In excess of 70% to 75% -- 80%
In excess of 75% to 80% -- 85%
In excess of 80% to 85% -- 90%
In excess of 85% to 90% -- 95%
In excess of 90% -- 100%
Other tuition payment plan information No student pays out of pocket. Tuition is covered by government or private training vouchers or scholarships.

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Financial aid contact person Emily Doherty
Financial aid contact title VP - Client Services
Financial aid contact e-mail Email
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

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Admissions contact person Emily Doherty
Admissions contact title Vice President - Client Services
Admissions contact e-mail Email
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, Basic Skills Deficient (<9th grade in math or reading)
Total number of applicants 414
Total number of applicants who enrolled 69
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 professional references
Required exams CASAS assessment
Admissions contact person #2 Marianna Zapata
Admissions contact title #2 Director - Training Services
Admissions contact e-mail #2 Email
Admissions contact person #3 Emily Peters
Admissions contact title #3 Director - Training Services
Admissions contact e-mail #3 Email

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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

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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
Accessibility services other We can provide reasonable accommodations upon request
Low-income students Yes
Minorities Yes
Veterans Yes

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Career contact person James Yoo
Career contact e-mail address Email
Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation 79%
Was counseled by the career services office 100%
Alumni networking and mentoring Yes
Career counseling Yes
Job interviews Yes
Job interview preparation Yes
Placement assistance Yes
Résumé preparation assistance Yes
Résumé referral to employers Yes
Source: Illinois Career Information System (CIS) brought to you by Illinois Department of Employment Security. If you have questions or concerns about the information displaying please contact Illinois Career Information System.