The BCMA Program was designed to address the need for qualified Latinos in the health care industry. It is the only program of its kind in Illinois where admissions criteria requires students to speak fluent English and Spanish in order to carry out course work rquirements.
Preparation includes 36 weeks of class work and a 4 week (160 hours) externship in a health care facility making the program 40 weeks in total.
The CSS program is an innovative job training program designed to meet the growing demand for bilingual/bicultural customer service professionals.
Preparation includesa 29-week program, including 140-contact hour externship focusing on providing exceptional talent for employers by preparing candidates for service and sales careers.
NLEI designed the Office Technology Training Program (OTT) to lessen the “digital divide” for individuals who have limited or no knowledge of computers. Education in computer literacy is a crucial factor that influences the prospects of upward mobility. The training introduces personal computers and popular software programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Preparation includes a 30-week program places emphasis on keyboarding, word processing, spreadsheets, scanning, data entry, proofing, databases, and
accessing the Internet. Classes
are taught in a supportive learning environment.
