Coyne College offers an electronic systems technician diploma, with coursework such as low-voltage cabling, electrical principles, fiber optics, security and access control systems, communication systems, electrical test equipment and safety, home theater systems and essential workplace skills. Applicants must be at least 17 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. Students may be eligible for loans, grants, work study programs or scholarships. Coyne provides job placement assistance, resume training and academic assistance seminars.
Coyne College
330 N. Green St.
Chicago, IL 60607
800-999-5220
coynecollege.edu
Students interested in learning both the electrician and HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) field may enroll at the Chicago Professional Center, the only school in the country that prepares technicians to enter both fields. Subject matter includes electronic circuitry, capacitors, operational amplifiers, maintenance, installation, resistors, repair and transistors. The school offers students plenty of hands-on time with equipment plus computers equipped with specialty electrical software. Graduates receive a suburban Electrical License and HVAC certification. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED.
Chicago Professional Center
500 Harvester Court Unit 6
Wheeling, IL 60090
847-215-8203
chicagoprofessionalcenter.com
Less than an hour from Chicago in North Aurora, Everest College offers an electrician program resulting in a certificate of completion. Students cover topics such as basic electrical theory, national electrical code, industrial controls, over-current protection, commercial wiring, power distribution and circuitry. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and undertake a personal interview. Everest offers resources such as child care, academic advising, career placement and financial aid.
Everest College
150 S. Lincolnway, Suite 100
North Aurora, IL 60542
630-896-2140
everest.edu