Learning Resource Center

Career Pathways

SIUE is bringing new opportunities to the East St. Louis Center through our Workforce Development Program. Our career pathways are designed to work with nontraditional and adult learners to help them secure quick credentials that get them into careers that pay at a living wage or higher.

If you need assistance with resume building skills, soft skills education for interviewing and onboarding in a position or you need information on programs the campus may be able to help you enroll in, please contact us.  We will steer you in the right direction to get these skills and services.

Emailing us at the address below will enroll you in our database for updates about workforce developments and other LRC/Library programming that may benefit you in your education or career search. 

Contact us
618-874-8719
siue.esl.library@siue.edu

Education

The LUME Institute at University City Children’s Center, in partnership with SLATE, has developed a new Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship program for those who are interested in teaching children from birth to kindergarten. The program will link unemployed individuals interested in early education careers with quality training and an opportunity to earn wages while they learn.

The apprenticeship will begin with 135 hours (five weeks) of early childhood teacher training with participants being hired as Early Childhood Workers. This is followed by 480 hours of on-the-job training, after which participants will receive a Child Development Associate credential and can then be promoted to an Assistant Teacher position.

After another 1.5 years of continuous work/training experience, apprentices will receive the Department of Labor certification as a Childhood Development Associate, resulting in higher wages per hour. Additionally, college credits are earned and could be applied toward obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree.

Requirements
GED/High School Diploma
Age 18 or Older
Authorized to work in the United States
Able to pass background check
WorkKeys Assessment: Reading – 5, Math – 5, and Locating Information - 5

Program Benefits
Career advancement
Reinforce your commitment to early childhood education
Provide parents with a peace of mind
Understand developmentally appropriate practice
Increase your confidence

Information Technology/Computer Science

We consistently use technology to stay connected to our friends and family, get up-to-date on the latest and greatest happenings in our world, and sometimes just to pass the time. With all the computers, tablets, smartphones and other high-tech devices our society is dependent on, we need the skills of professionals in technology jobs to make our obsession with tech possible. The Labor Department predicts that tech jobs will grow faster than the average for all jobs at a rate of 12 percent.

Career positions include:

• Computer Network Architect - Avg. Salary $72,000
• Computer Support Specialist - Avg. Salary $52,000
• Database Administrator - Avg. Salary $81,710
• Information Security Analyst - Avg. Salary $70,123
• Software Developer - Avg. Salary $102,280

Requirements
GED/High School Diploma
Age 18 or Older
Authorized to work in the United States
Able to pass background check
WorkKeys Assessment: Reading – 5, Math – 5, and Locating Information - 5

Program Benefits
Earn high paying wage and job experience
Students will gain the skills needed to land an entry level cybersecurity job
Open to adult learners with no prior IT-related experience
18-month program that includes: paid on-the-job learning, as well as online coursework
Opportunity to earn CompTIA Security + CompTIA Network + certifications

Advanced Manufacturing

SIUE, Lewis & Clark Community College and other Illinois institutions are coming together to make it easier to get on the path to a great career in bioeconomy, an emerging industry that combines manufacturing, clean fuels and technology. In the next five years alone, there will be almost 1,500 manufacturing jobs needed in Madison and St. Clair Counties. If selected, you will be able to:

• Enroll in the Lewis & Clark Community College Process Operations Technology Certificate of Proficiency Program (one-year program)                                                                                                                   
• Complete a paid internship at the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center

Requirements
GED/High School Diploma
Age 18 or Older
Authorized to work in the United States
Able to pass background check
WorkKeys Assessment: Reading – 5, Math – 5, and Locating Information - 5

Career positions include:

• Biofuels Processing Technician – Avg. Salary $55,000
• Chemical Equipment Operator and Tender – Avg. Salary $42,000
• Petrol Pump System Operator, Refinery Operator, and Gauger – Avg. Salary $48,000
• Oil Refinery Operator – Avg. Salary $52,000
• Water and Wastewater Treatment Plant and System Operator – Avg. Salary $49,000

Healthcare

St. Louis Community College is participating in a statewide grant program – MoSTEMWINs – which allows qualified individuals to enter a no-fee MoSTEMWINs Portal program to discover their interests and select a STEM Career Pathway. Even if science and math were not your best subjects in high school, you may find that your life experiences have led you toward a STEM career. The no-fee MoSTEMWINs Portal program includes career coaching, digital literacy, a STEM Readiness course and a self-paced Adult Learning Academy.

Successful completion of the MoSTEMWINs Portal program qualifies you to enter a short-termed training program:

• Community Health Worker (No-fee Program)
• Patient Care Technician (No-fee Program)
• Industrial Maintenance Technician (No-fee Program)

Previously offered programs included Certified Nurse Assistant, Life Science Laboratory Assistant, IT Help Desk/End-User Support, Medical Assistant, and Precision Machining Technology.

SSM Health, SLATE and St. Louis Community College are partnering to provide funding options for this program based on place of residency, household income, and/or financial need. Most students selected to participate in this program pay no tuition costs. - St. Louis Community College 2017

Learn more by:

1. Visiting STLCC.edu/MA
2. Complete your online application
3. Attend an Information Session

Requirements
GED/High School Diploma
Age 18 or Older
Authorized to work in the United States
Able to pass background check
WorkKeys Assessment: Reading – 5, Math – 5, and Locating Information - 5

Banking 

SIUE is partnering with Bank of Edwardsville, Bank of Springfield and Bank of Carrollton to provide the necessary training for many banking careers. This program will allow our participants to further their education while finding the right career in banking. 

Career positions include:

• Bank Administration
• Commercial Banking
• Human Resources
• Much More!

Requirements
GED/High School Diploma
Age 18 or Older
Authorized to work in the United States
Able to pass background check
WorkKeys Assessment: Reading – 5, Math – 5, and Locating Information - 5