Student Opportunities
Students can build skills, earn a paycheck, receive employment benefits, and earn college credit toward a career.
Learn MoreThe Project Hire-Ed Apprenticeship Program provide hands-on training to apprentices interested in gaining necessary competency in a specific field. Local organizations offer skills related to COD career pathways by combining on-the-job training and instruction.
The apprenticeship program is commonly referred to as an “earn and learn” model. Gradually, apprentices acquire new proficiencies, build workplace skills and reach set milestones.
Learn About Apprenticeships
Apprentices and employers can both benefit from the Project Hire-Ed Apprenticeship Program.
Information for Employers
Local employers can strengthen community partnerships while developing a skilled workforce.
Learn MoreProject Hire-Ed students will:
- Demonstrate Contemporary Soft Skills
- Operate modern information technology software
- Diagram a career pathway
- Explain technical thoughts effectively
- Understand safety in the workplace
- Demonstrate on the job training that aligns with course objectives
- Discover the link between education and industry
- Practice elected technical skills in the workplace
- Operate technical processes
COD Stories
“I was interested in several of the different career paths and programs that Project Hire-Ed offered. The combination of classroom learning and on-the-job training sounded very beneficial, and having all of the course expenses paid for by the employer while still being paid a full-time wage was an additional bonus point of interest.” - Hamid Benfakir
Hamid's COD StoryCOD Stories
“Project Hire-Ed was exactly what I was looking for. This program provided me the opportunity to continue my education in an accelerated format toward a certificate as well as work full time in industrial maintenance, receive benefits and gain the necessary experience I needed to further my career." - Jason Patrick
Jason's COD StoryContact Information
Project Hire-Ed
College of DuPage
425 Fawell Blvd
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 942-2953
Email: project-hire-ed@cod.edu