Explore Exciting New Career Opportunities at Richard J. Daley College

The Arturo Velasquez Institute (AVI), the satellite campus of Richard J. Daley College, is situated between Pilsen and Little Village in Chicago, catering to diverse Southwest Side neighborhoods. It specializes in workforce training, adult education, and advanced manufacturing programs aligned with industry needs. AVI delivers credit courses toward degrees/certificates, bilingual adult education, and non-credit continuing education to promote economic growth, skill acquisition, and community integration for immigrants and residents.6062

• Advanced Manufacturing Training: CNC Machining, Factory Automation programs with hands-on skills for immediate employment
• Adult Education (Adult Ed): English as a Second Language (ESL), High School Equivalency (HSE/GED) offered in English and Spanish
• Continuing Education Non-Credit: Financial Careers Training, 3D Printing and CAD, Son y Arte summer camp in partnership with Northeastern Illinois University
• Credit-Bearing Courses: Supporting certificates and associate degrees, particularly in manufacturing and technical fields
• Workforce Initiatives: Tailored programs for economic mobility, professional skill upgrades, and community-specific needs

Richard J. Daley College's main campus, located in Chicago's Southwest Side, serves as a Center of Excellence for Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Technologies. It provides comprehensive associate degrees, certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities, enabling students to save significantly on bachelor's degrees while gaining skills for high-demand jobs. The campus focuses on hands-on training in manufacturing, IT, business, health, and liberal arts, alongside free adult education in GED preparation and ESL, fostering community economic development and lifelong learning.6263

• Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering Technology: CNC Engineering Technology, Mechatronics Engineering Technology, Welding Engineering Technology, Industrial Supervision, Computer-Aided Drafting
• Engineering Transfer Pathways: Associate in Engineering Science covering Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Computer, Biomedical, and more engineering disciplines
• Business and Finance: Accounting (AAS, AA, Certificates), Management/Marketing AAS, Business/Economics AA
• Information Technology and Cybersecurity: Cybersecurity AAS/Certificate, Networking Systems, Software Development, Web Development
• Health and Child Development: Child Development/Early Childhood Education AAS/AA/Certificates, Community Health Care Worker Certificate
• Criminal Justice: Public and Private Police Services AAS/Certificates
• Liberal Arts and Sciences: Associate in Arts/Science/General Studies in Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Psychology, Sociology, History, Political Science
• Communications and Technical: Communications Technology AAS, Photography AA