Adult Vocational Programs

CHICAT is delighted to offer a range of free programs to adults including vocational training, art enrichment classes, and entrepreneurship exploration. All CHICAT adult programs are currently full and/or completed for 2025. Click here to request information about 2026 classes and programs. CHICAT brings a range of industry-driven vocational training to the community. All of our programs are offered at no cost. Our current vocational programs are overseen by the Illinois Board of Higher Education. Please click here for important consumer disclosures required by IBHE.

Culinary Arts - discontinued

You’ll dive into essential topics such as food safety, culinary arts, workplace safety, job readiness, food preparation, equipment identification, knife skills, product identification, storage, cooking methods, and nutrition.

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Horticulture - discontinued

Be part of the Urban Farm and Farm to Table Movements! In this three week course, learn the basics of both soil and hydroponic gardening and how to grow food that you can use in your kitchen!

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Food Manufacturing Quality Control Technician - registration closed

Food Quality Laboratory Technicians ensure that manufactured products meet safety standards and company specifications.

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Healthcare Information Technology - registration closed

Gain a thorough understanding of the healthcare revenue cycle, medical records management, and medical billing and coding.

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