Greater West Town Training Partnership
500 North Sacramento Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60612
Chicago, IL 60612
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http://gwtp.edu| Feature | Note |
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| Main telephone | 312.432.9595 |
| Virtual campus tour |
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pu7ZUjBMfY&t=2s https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0e_31msxIEs |
| Request more information | |
| Contact person name | Ellen Lindsey |
| Contact person title | Curriculum Coordinator |
| Contact person e-mail | |
| Contact person phone | 312.432.9595 |
| Feature | Note |
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| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school |
Wood Products Manufacturing Training Shipping & Receiving Training |
| Date founded | 1992 |
| Degrees offered | Certificates |
| School accreditation | Approved by Illinois Board of Higher Education, Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges |
| Specialized accreditation | Woodwork Career Alliance of North America, National Safety Council, Occupational Safety and Health Administration |
| Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider | All programs WIOA approved. |
| Setting | Urban (in a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Chicago |
| Population of city the school is in | 2,697,000 |
| Distance from campus to city center | 4 miles |
| Public transportation to campus |
Green Line to Kedzie stop Chicago Avenue (66) bus to Sacramento Grand Avenue (65) bus to Sacramento Kedzie (52) bus to Franklin California (94) bus to Whipple |
| Student parking on campus | Free street parking adjacent to school |
| Campus size | 22,000 square feet |
| County | Cook |
| Visitor information website | www.facebook.com/greaterwesttown |
| School visit availability | By appointment |
| Contact to set up school visit |
Agustin Jaramillo 312.563.9570, ext. 235 mailto:ajaramillo@gwtp.edu |
| Additional information |
Greater West Town's No Cost Skills Training Programs: Short-term, no-nonsense, technical, hands-on training at no cost for eligible low-income applicants. Both programs include job placement services, transportation assistance, and have a supportive learning environment. Come for a tour, question and answer session, and see the amazing value of this learning opportunity for awesome careers in: 1) Wood Products Manufacturing In only 15 weeks, learn the skills needed for rewarding entry-level positions in cabinetmaking, furniture making, exhibit building, and the wood products industry. Entry salaries range from $17- $20 per hour, growing to $25 - $40 per hour with years of on-the-job experience. Fast track through training to careers as skilled cabinetmaker apprentice, bench carpenter, machine operator, CNC operator, assembler, furniture fabricator, or solid surface counter fabricator. Study CNC operation, print reading, precision measuring, and cabinetmaking techniques. M-F, 8 - 2:30. 2) Shipping & Receiving Training Students in this 12-week program learn inventory control, RF scanners, computerized warehouse management, OSHA safety, and fork lifting skills. Entry salaries range from $16 - $20 per hour for positions as shipping and receiving clerk, forklift operator, warehouse associate, material handler, order picker, and dock worker. Every manufacturer, warehousing company, and distributor needs reliable employees with these logistical skills! M-F, 8:30 - 3:30. Call to get started: 312-563-9570 |
| Feature | Note |
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| Total number of students | 105/year |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Black | 54% |
| Hispanic | 40% |
| White | 2% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 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% |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 68% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Costs (for proprietary schools) |
Wood Products Manufacturing Program: $12,500 ; Shipping and Receiving Training Program: $10,500 This includes the cost of the training, placement services, and instructional materials. Applicants who are low-income and eligible for public funding, train at no cost. If an applicant is not eligible for Federal, State, or City funding, a $25 registration fee is required. There are no separate fees for books, supplies, equipment, or services. |
| Tuition refund policy | See school catalog |
| Tuition guarantee (you aren't affected by tuition increases; the tuition you pay your first year is the amount you pay all years) | Yes |
| Other tuition payment plan information | For low-income students, training is provided as no cost to the student. |
| Other tuition waiver information | If an applicant is eligible under the Federal, State, and/or City funding sources available, the tuition is waived. GWTP programs are designed to meet the needs of low-income, disadvantaged workers. This waiver of tuition is limited by the availability of Federal, State, and City funds or of grants received from private foundations and donations. Students who receive a tuition waiver may be eligible for Aid-To-First-Pay for the period between being placed in a job and the date they obtain their first pay check. They may also be eligible for a stipend for transportation costs. |
| Feature | Note |
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| Financial aid contact person | Linda C. Thomas |
| Financial aid contact title | Director of Student Services |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 312.563.9570 ext. 223 |
| Submit these forms | Other |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | Within 60 days prior to the beginning of each new class. |
| Other proprietary school aid information | All students in fiscal year 2022 received waivers for tuition. |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 0% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $0 |
| Other | |
| Other financial aid program information | If an applicant is eligible under the Federal, State, and/or City funding sources available, the tuition is waived. GWTP programs are designed to meet the needs of low-income, disadvantaged workers. This waiver of tuition is limited by the availability of Federal, State, and City funds or of grants received from private foundations and donations. |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Agustin Jaramillo |
| Admissions contact title | Associate Director of Training |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 312.563.9570 Ext. 235 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 125 |
| High school education | High school diploma or equivalent not required. |
| Other education requirements for admission | The training programs require that applicants have a high school diploma or recognized equivalency certificate. Applicants who are unable to provide the school with either a high school diploma or a recognized equivalency certificate will be required for admission to have reading and math achievement scores of not less than 6.0 (i.e. 6th grade) as established by administering Level D of the standardized Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). |
| Admission is available | 60 days prior to class start date |
| Application deadline | continuous |
| Application fee | None |
| Submit these items: | |
| Application | Required for all students |
| High school transcript or GED certificate | Required for some students |
| Interview | Required for all students |
| Required exams | TABE,CASAS |
| Admissions contact person #2 | |
| Admissions contact e-mail #2 | |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| To get a catalog |
Linda Thomas 312.563.9570 ext. 223 mailto:lindathomas@gwtp.org |
| Academic calendar | Shipping and Receiving - 12 weeks; Woodworking - 15 weeks |
| Grading system | Percent |
| Number of faculty on campus | 10 |
| Student faculty ratio | 5 :1 |
| Average class size | |
| Lecture | 20:1 Shipping and Receiving; 15:1 Woodworking |
| Laboratory | 10:1 Shipping and Receiving; 9:1 Woodworking |
| Short-term courses | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Academic advising | Yes |
| English as a Second Language (ESL) program | Yes |
| Reading and study skills courses | Yes |
| Remedial education courses | Yes |
| Tutoring | Yes |
| Basic job skills | Yes |
| Accessibility contact person | Linda C. Thomas |
| Accessibility contact title | Director of Student Services |
| Accessibility contact e-mail | |
| Accessibility contact phone | 312.563.9570 X223 |
| Learning aids | Yes |
| Low-income students | Yes |
| Minorities | Yes |
| Veterans | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Career contact person | Linda C. Thomas |
| Career contact title | Director of Student Services |
| Career contact e-mail address | |
| Career contact phone | 312.563.9570 X223 |
| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 85% |
| Was counseled by the career services office | 100% |
| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career library | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |