City Colleges of Chicago, in collaboration with the Illinois Restaurant Association Foundation, will launch a new education program aimed at supporting those who want to work in the hospitality industry. The program called, Hospitality Course for Job Preparation and Certifications will begin from 9 am to 12 pm. on Tuesday, March 12 through April 25, 2024. The cost of the class is *$525 and the program is held, in-person, at Arturo Velasquez Institute (AVI), 2800 S. Western Avenue in Chicago. AVI is Richard J. Daley College’s satellite campus. The classes will be held on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays for six weeks. Class completers are guaranteed a job interview with hospitality partners and participants can prepare to earn these industry ֍certifications:

• Food Handler

• Food Allergen

• Alcohol Service

The 6-week classes include:

• Exploration of the restaurant industry

• Jobs training and soft-skills preparation

• Review of food handling and safety techniques

• Earn up to 4 certifications in hospitality after successfully passing the required tests

For more information, call 773-838-7545 or email ncortes18@ccc.edu