Small Business Resource Navigator
Through APCC's partnership with the City of Chicago our Business Planning & Development team will provide support to local businesses and owners impacted by COVID-19. Our team can assist you and your business as you navigate the myriad of COVID-19 emergency and relief programs available.
Contact our Small Business Support line:
Monday - Friday
9am - 5pm
Call: 773-270-3650
E-mail: esoria@apcc-chgo.org
The City of Chicago's Department of Business Affairs & Consumer Protection is offering their FREE business education workshops as WEBINARS!
To view webinar topics and to register click the link above.
Today, the City of Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) and Office of Emergency Management and Communication (OEMC) introduced an emergency alert program specifically for Chicago’s businesses called CHIBIZ Alerts.
Local business owners and managers should text “CHIBIZ” to 67283 or visit the CHIBIZ Alerts link above to opt-in.
ADULT EDUCATION & IMMIGRANT SERVICES
APCC's Adult Education & Immigrant Services department serves local, state, and communal interests by providing residents with vital educational services that enable them to achieve upward social mobility. Our department provides free courses and academic support that reflect the unique needs of the community we serve. Students may enroll in our English, Adult Basic Education (ABE), GED, Citizenship and Career Bridge courses. Through these courses, we aim to prepare all learners at APCC for the workforce, career advancement, college and/or US citizenship. Our instructors hold Master's Degrees in Linguistics, Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) and closely mirror the ethnic and cultural diversity of Albany Park. We ensure each class is a welcoming and culturally inclusive learning environment for all.
WHAT WE ADDRESS
COLLEGE & CAREER
READINESS
Our education practitioners and workforce development professionals at APCC work to ensure that both youth and adult learners are equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to be college and career ready. Thus, responding to the growing demand from employers for a more educated and skilled workforce.
IMPROVING LOCAL &
STATE ECONOMIES
Our courses in citizenship, adult basic education, GED, and English as a Second Language allow students to find jobs & advance their employment prospects, which in turn enables them to continue to make vital economic contributions that benefit both the city of Chicago and the state of Illinois.
BRIDGING THE GAP
FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS
BUILDING
FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS
Our bridge programs help adults acquire and sharpen foundational skills that help facilitate enrollment in higher education programs and, eventually, employment. Without adult education programs, the City of Chicago and the state of Illinois would have a less literate and underprepared workforce incapable of responding to growing employment needs
OUR COURSES
ENGLISH
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For many new Americans and recent arrival immigrants, learning English is critical to their personal, professional and familial development and success in the United States. APCC provides free English (ESL) courses for students at all learning levels.
We offer the following ESL Courses:
ESL 1 & 2 - Beginner to Intermediate
ESL 3 & 4 - Intermediate to Advanced (Civics and Career Readiness Included)
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
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ADULT BASIC EDUCATION
ABE & GED
For adult learners looking to obtain their High School Diploma/Equivalency we offer Adult Basic Education (ABE) and GED courses that prepare students to take the official State of Illinois GED exam. Our instructors provide students with practical knowledge and academic exercises needed to pass the mathematics, science, social studies, and reasoning through language arts portions of this exam. This is a free course provided at no cost to clients.
CITIZENSHIP PREPARATION
STUDY FOR YOUR CITIZENSHIP EXAM
Are you a permanent resident looking to become a naturalized U.S. citizen? APCC's Citizenship Preparation course will help you practice for your naturalization interview and test. Our instructors will equip you with the tools need to pass the English (reading, writing, speaking) and civics and U.S. history portions of the exam. Students enrolled in this course may study for as long as they need before their scheduled test USCIS.
Our Citizenship Preparation course is offered in-person at our Mayfair Location Tuesday & Thursday from 6-9pm and Saturday from 9am-12pm.
CAREER BRIDGE
HEALTHCARE & CHILDCARE EXPLORATION
It's never too late to launch a new career. APCC's Career Bridge courses are a great way to explore careers in early childhood education or the healthcare field. As adult learners advance through these courses they will gain a greater understanding of prospective career paths and more. This is a free course provided at no cost to clients.
Due to COVID-19 we are offering our Childcare Bridge course online. Our Healthcare Bridge course is taught on Thursdays (2:30 - 5:30pm) at our Mayfair location.
TUTORING
ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT
No matter what class you are enrolled in at APCC you can take advantage of our free tutoring program! Our volunteer tutors come from all walks of life and areas of expertise. We offer morning, afternoon and evening tutoring sessions to enrolled students at APCC and non-enrolled adults studying elsewhere. Join our tutoring program today and take your studies to the next level. This is free service at no cost to clients.
Due to COVID-19 we are currently offering all tutoring online.
CLASS SCHEDULE - SUMMER 2020
ELIGIBILITY AND ENROLLMENT
Community members interested in enrolling in Adult Education courses at APCC must be 18 years or older. Individuals 16-17 years of age may also enroll with proof of separation from high-school. Prior to enrollment in our English, ABE, GED or Career Bridge courses, adult learners are required to complete a placement test (CASAS or TABE). These tests are designed to help asses each incoming students competencies in several subjects.
Once students have completed their placement tests, one of our enrollment specialists will work with students to complete their intake forms, course selection and course placement. Students will be post tested after 40 hours of instructional time in their courses(s) of choice. Their performance on post-tests will indicate whether they have achieved significant milestones in learning or level gains.
Enrollment Requirements:
All students interested in in enrolling APCC's Adult Education courses must schedule an in person meeting to complete their placement exams and intake forms. Enrollment for Summer Term will be conducted at our Mayfair location. To schedule an appointment call 773-993-0398 or email adulted@apcc-chgo.org.
Fall/Winter Enrollment Hours:
Monday - 10am - 6pm
Tuesday - 1pm - 9pm
Wednesday - 10am - 6pm
Thursday - 1pm - 9pm
Saturday - 8:30am - 4:30pm
Please bring the following items to your enrollment appointment:
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Photo ID (English, GED, Career Bridge, Tutoring)
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Resident Alien Card (Citizenship Students ONLY)
