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Healthcare

Target Occupation Profiles (TOPS)

The Partnership uses Individual Training Account (ITA) dollars to provide funding for career training in seven industries and 40 target occupations for the ITA program. Certification is required to become an administrator of ITA dollars, local training programs must demonstrate that they train students in one of these 40 occupations which include:

Healthcare

Dental Assistant or Hygienist Dental Assistant or Hygienist
EMT or Paramedic EMT or Paramedic
Health Technologist or Technician Health Technologist or Technician
Laboratory Technologist or Technician Laboratory Technologist or Technician
Licensed Practical or Licensed Vocational Nurse Licensed Practical or Licensed Vocational Nurse
Medical Assistant Medical Assistant
Medical Secretary or Health Information Technician Medical Secretary or Health Information Technician
Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide Nursing Assistant or Home Health Aide
Pharmacy Aide or Technician Pharmacy Aide or Technician
Physical Therapist Aide or Assistant Physical Therapist Aide or Assistant
Registered Nurse Registered Nurse
Veterinary Technologist or Technician Veterinary Technologist or Technician

WIOA Funding Outcomes

  • Business and Professional Services
  • Healthcare
  • Information Technology
  • Manufacturing
  • Retail, Hospitality and Culinary
  • Transportation Distribution and Logistics
Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership

Chicago Cook
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