Directions Training Center, Inc.
2625 Butterfield Road
Suite 209E
Oak Brook, IL 60523
Suite 209E
Oak Brook, IL 60523
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http://www.directionstraining.com| Feature | Note |
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| Main telephone | 630.303.9846 |
| Request more information | Find more information on this website |
| Other sites |
Directions Training Center, Inc. 208 South LaSalle Street Suite 1630 Chicago, IL 60604 630.303.9846 |
| Contact person name | Samantha Meredith |
| Contact person title | Director of WIOA Programs |
| Contact person e-mail | |
| Contact person phone | 630.733.1621 |
| Feature | Note |
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| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | Technical |
| Date founded | 1991 |
| Degrees offered | Microsoft certifications |
| School accreditation | Approved by Illinois Board of Higher Education. |
| Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider | WOIA-approved programs are listed on the IWDS website. |
| Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago. |
| Population of city the school is in | 100,000 |
| Public transportation to campus | Yes |
| Student parking on campus | Yes (Free) |
| Campus size | 5 classrooms. |
| County | DuPage. |
| School visit availability | Monday -Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. |
| Contact to set up school visit |
Kimberly Manzuk 630.326.8454 mailto:Kmanzuk@directionstraining.com |
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| Total number of students | 15,000/year |
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| Costs (for proprietary schools) | Varies. |
| Tuition refund policy | Per Illinois Board of Higher Education guidelines. |
| Other tuition waiver information | Dislocated workers. |
| Feature | Note |
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| Financial aid contact person | Samantha Meredith |
| Financial aid contact title | Director of WOIA Programs |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 630.733.1621 |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
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| Admissions contact person | Samantha Meredith |
| Admissions contact title | Director of WIOA Programs |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 630.733.1621 |
| For incoming students | Minimally difficult (about 95% of applicants accepted) |
| Entrance difficulty level for these groups | Minimally difficult (about 95% of applicants accepted) |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Application deadline | Continuous |
| Submit these items: | |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Recommended, but not required |
| Interview | Required for all students |
| Feature | Note |
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| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| To get a catalog |
Samantha Meredith Director of WIOA Programs mailto:smeredith@directionstraining.com 630.733.1621 |
| Academic calendar | Days or weeks. |
| Number of faculty on campus | 25 + |
| Student faculty ratio | 8 :1 |
| Evenings | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Weekends | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
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| Tutoring | Yes |
| Other services other | all students will have access to Microsoft Career Connector where they will have access to 1:1 coaching and job postings. |
| Disabilities contact person | Samantha Meredith |
| Disabilities contact title | Director of WIOA Programs |
| Disabilities contact e-mail | |
| Disabilities contact phone | 630.733.1621 |
| Designated parking | Yes - free parking |
| Registration assistance | Yes |
| Tutors | Yes |
| Low-income students | Yes |
| Minorities | Yes |
| Veterans | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
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| Career contact person | Samantha Meredith |
| Career contact e-mail address | |
| Career contact phone | 630.733.1621 |
| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 90% |
| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career library | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |
| Other career services | Find more information on this website |