Academics
Public Agency & Special Programs at HWC
Harold Washington College (HWC) offers non-traditional learning opportunities both on campus and off campus via our Public Agency and Special Programs unit. Through a variety of partnerships, HWC instructors provide training at the worksite for a number of public and community organizations. Employees throughout the public sector, including federal, state, and local government, benefit from on-site instruction developed by HWC and the partnering agency.
HWC customizes each program to meet the educational and professional needs of the partnering agency and its employees. Options and educational formats include specialized classes as well as certificate and degree programs, workshops, and in-service training. Outcomes include improved job performance, new or enhanced skills, and certification or preparation for the required licensing exam in a particular industry. HWC staff members coordinate evaluation and focus groups to help the agency identify its goals and the best way to reach them.
| HWC Worksite Training Programs : | : Current Programs Listed In Table |
|---|---|
| Chicago Area Project | City of Chicago Department of Personnel |
| Chicago Board of Education | City of Chicago Department of Public Health |
| Chicago Building Department | City of Chicago Fire Academy |
| Chicago Park District | City of Chicago Police Training Academy |
| Chicago Public Library | Cook County Bureau of Human Resources |
| Chicago Transit Authority | Cook County Juvenile Detention Center |
| Chinese Community Center | Cook County Office of Automation |
| Chinese-Cantonese/Mandarin Restaurant Association of the Midwest | Greater Chicago Food Depository |
| City of Chicago Dept. of Consumer Svcs. | St. Augustine College |
| City of Chicago Dept. of Human Svcs. | - |
Note: Current programs under the Public Agency and Special Programs unit are listed below.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program:
The HWC Certified Nursing Assistance (CNA) program consists of a twelve-week course of study. The theoretical and clinical content is approved by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Upon successful completion of the CNA course of study, students are eligible to sit for the Illinois Nurse Aid Competency Exam.