Manufacturing technician training in Illinois

40 manufacturing programs with results and funding that can make them free

22 schools offer these manufacturing programs, and Illinois has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows how past students did; Illinois files no usable prices.

Assemblers and fabricators build finished products and the parts that go into them. A high school diploma is enough for most jobs, and new workers usually get several months of training on the job; advanced assembly work takes more experience and training, and certifications can help a worker move up.¹

In Illinois, 9 of the 40 programs take students without a high school diploma, 8 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 23 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 40 programs here are manufacturing (associate degree, 15 programs), manufacturing technician certificate or diploma (11 programs), short course or intro to manufacturing (6 programs), quality control and inspection (3 programs), and 5 more of 3 other kinds.

See the 40 programs

How much does manufacturing training cost in Illinois?

Not reported

Illinois files no usable prices, so none can be shown.

In the typical program

Finished the program: Not reported; None of the 40 programs report it
Working 6 months later: Not enough data; 1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated: Not enough data; 1 program reports it; a typical figure needs 5
Length: 20 to 64 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Illinois may also offer manufacturing training. How these figures are made

Is there free manufacturing training in Illinois?

Yes, if you qualify. WIOA (public workforce funding) can pay for any program on this page, in full or in part, depending on local limits.²³⁴
Ask an American Job Center whether you qualify, or call 1-877-872-5627.⁵ Before funding training, the center goes through an assessment and a career plan with you.⁴
Or pay yourself. Usable prices are not reported for these programs.

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 40 manufacturing programs in Illinois approved for WIOA funding

40 programs

Manufacturing (associate degree)In personEducation and courses
Manufacturing Technology Associate Degree
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee
Accredited school
Education and courses
Kankakee Community College, KankakeeManufacturing (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$77,500
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Manufacturing Technology Associate Degree at Kankakee Community College
More details about Manufacturing Technology Associate Degree at Kankakee Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
80%
Earned in a quarter
$19,369
Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
62
Earned a year, estimated
$77,500
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Manufacturing Technology Associate Degree at Kankakee Community College
Manufacturing (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses
A.A.S. Advanced Manufacturing Technology Degree
Harper College
Palatine
Accredited school
Education and courses
Harper College, PalatineManufacturing (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, A.A.S. Advanced Manufacturing Technology Degree at Harper College
More details about A.A.S. Advanced Manufacturing Technology Degree at Harper College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, A.A.S. Advanced Manufacturing Technology Degree at Harper College
Manufacturing (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Advanced Manufacturing
Danville Area Community College
Danville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Danville Area Community College, DanvilleManufacturing (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
School website, Advanced Manufacturing at Danville Area Community College
More details about Advanced Manufacturing at Danville Area Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
100 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
School website, Advanced Manufacturing at Danville Area Community College
Manufacturing (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses
Advanced Manufacturing
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges / WVC
Mt. Carmel
Accredited school
Education and courses
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges / WVC, Mt. CarmelManufacturing (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Advanced Manufacturing at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges / WVC
More details about Advanced Manufacturing at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges / WVC
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Advanced Manufacturing at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges / WVC
Manufacturing technician certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Advanced Manufacturing Certificate
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake
Accredited school
No diploma needed
McHenry County College, Crystal LakeManufacturing technician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Advanced Manufacturing Certificate at McHenry County College
More details about Advanced Manufacturing Certificate at McHenry County College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
48 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Advanced Manufacturing Certificate at McHenry County College
Short course or intro to manufacturingIn personEducation and courses
Basic Manufacturing Certificate
Harper College
Palatine
Accredited school
Education and courses
Harper College, PalatineShort course or intro to manufacturing · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Basic Manufacturing Certificate at Harper College
More details about Basic Manufacturing Certificate at Harper College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
24 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Basic Manufacturing Certificate at Harper College
Certified Production Technician (CPT) courseHybridNo diploma needed
Certified Production Technician
Rend Lake College
Ina
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Rend Lake College, InaCertified Production Technician (CPT) course · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Certified Production Technician at Rend Lake College
More details about Certified Production Technician at Rend Lake College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Certified Production Technician at Rend Lake College
Manufacturing (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Computer Integrated Manufacturing AAS
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Elgin
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Elgin Comm. College District #509, ElginManufacturing (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Computer Integrated Manufacturing AAS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
More details about Computer Integrated Manufacturing AAS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
84 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Computer Integrated Manufacturing AAS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
Manufacturing technician certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Computer Integrated Manufacturing VS
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Elgin
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Elgin Comm. College District #509, ElginManufacturing technician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Computer Integrated Manufacturing VS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
More details about Computer Integrated Manufacturing VS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
48 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Computer Integrated Manufacturing VS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
Manufacturing (associate degree)HybridPrerequisite courses
Engineering Technology AAS
Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Illinois Valley Community College, OglesbyManufacturing (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Engineering Technology AAS at Illinois Valley Community College
More details about Engineering Technology AAS at Illinois Valley Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
72 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Engineering Technology AAS at Illinois Valley Community College
Short course or intro to manufacturingIn personPrerequisite courses
Fast Track for Brake Press Operators
Jane Addams Resource Corp - Bridge
Chicago
Prerequisite courses
Jane Addams Resource Corp - Bridge, ChicagoShort course or intro to manufacturingIn person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Fast Track for Brake Press Operators at Jane Addams Resource Corp - Bridge
More details about Fast Track for Brake Press Operators at Jane Addams Resource Corp - Bridge
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
10 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Fast Track for Brake Press Operators at Jane Addams Resource Corp - Bridge
Quality control and inspectionHybridEducation and courses
Food Quality Control/Assurance Lab Technician
Chicago Center for Arts and Technology
Chicago
Education and courses
Chicago Center for Arts and Technology, ChicagoQuality control and inspectionHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Food Quality Control/Assurance Lab Technician at Chicago Center for Arts and Technology
More details about Food Quality Control/Assurance Lab Technician at Chicago Center for Arts and Technology
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
24 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Food Quality Control/Assurance Lab Technician at Chicago Center for Arts and Technology
Manufacturing (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Industrial Management and Technology (AAS)
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
McHenry County College, Crystal LakeManufacturing (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Industrial Management and Technology (AAS) at McHenry County College
More details about Industrial Management and Technology (AAS) at McHenry County College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Industrial Management and Technology (AAS) at McHenry County College
Manufacturing apprenticeshipIn personNo diploma needed
Industrial Manufacturing Technician
Domeny Tool & Stamping Co.
Wauconda
No diploma needed
Domeny Tool & Stamping Co., WaucondaManufacturing apprenticeshipIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
More details about Industrial Manufacturing Technician at Domeny Tool & Stamping Co.
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
52 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Manufacturing (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed
Industrial Manufacturing Technology AAS
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Elgin
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Elgin Comm. College District #509, ElginManufacturing (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Industrial Manufacturing Technology AAS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
More details about Industrial Manufacturing Technology AAS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Industrial Manufacturing Technology AAS at Elgin Comm. College District #509
Manufacturing technician certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Industrial Processes Certificate
McHenry County College
Crystal Lake
Accredited school
No diploma needed
McHenry County College, Crystal LakeManufacturing technician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Industrial Processes Certificate at McHenry County College
More details about Industrial Processes Certificate at McHenry County College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
48 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Industrial Processes Certificate at McHenry County College
Short course or intro to manufacturingIn personEducation and courses
Manufacturing Basics Certificate Non Credit
South Suburban College
South Holland
Accredited school
Education and courses
South Suburban College, South HollandShort course or intro to manufacturing · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Manufacturing Basics Certificate Non Credit at South Suburban College
More details about Manufacturing Basics Certificate Non Credit at South Suburban College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
8 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Manufacturing Basics Certificate Non Credit at South Suburban College
Short course or intro to manufacturingIn personEducation and courses
Manufacturing Basics Credit Certificate
South Suburban College
South Holland
Accredited school
Education and courses
South Suburban College, South HollandShort course or intro to manufacturing · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Manufacturing Basics Credit Certificate at South Suburban College
More details about Manufacturing Basics Credit Certificate at South Suburban College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
22 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Manufacturing Basics Credit Certificate at South Suburban College
Manufacturing technician certificate or diplomaIn personEducation and courses
Manufacturing Design
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges / WVC
Mt. Carmel
Accredited school
Education and courses
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges / WVC, Mt. CarmelManufacturing technician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Manufacturing Design at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges / WVC
More details about Manufacturing Design at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges / WVC
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Manufacturing Design at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges / WVC
Manufacturing (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Danville Area Community College
Danville
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Danville Area Community College, DanvilleManufacturing (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
School website, Manufacturing Engineering Technology at Danville Area Community College
More details about Manufacturing Engineering Technology at Danville Area Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
100 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
School website, Manufacturing Engineering Technology at Danville Area Community College
Manufacturing (associate degree)HybridPrerequisite courses
Manufacturing Engineering Technology AAS
Rock Valley College
Rockford
Accredited school
Prerequisite courses
Rock Valley College, RockfordManufacturing (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Manufacturing Engineering Technology AAS at Rock Valley College
More details about Manufacturing Engineering Technology AAS at Rock Valley College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Manufacturing Engineering Technology AAS at Rock Valley College
Manufacturing (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Manufacturing Engineering Technology AAS Degree
College Of DuPage
Glen Ellyn
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
College Of DuPage, Glen EllynManufacturing (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Manufacturing Engineering Technology AAS Degree at College Of DuPage
More details about Manufacturing Engineering Technology AAS Degree at College Of DuPage
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
120 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Manufacturing Engineering Technology AAS Degree at College Of DuPage
Manufacturing technician certificate or diplomaIn personEducation and courses
Manufacturing Logistics Certificate
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee
Accredited school
Education and courses
Kankakee Community College, KankakeeManufacturing technician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Manufacturing Logistics Certificate at Kankakee Community College
More details about Manufacturing Logistics Certificate at Kankakee Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Manufacturing Logistics Certificate at Kankakee Community College
Manufacturing technician certificate or diplomaIn personEducation and courses
Manufacturing Production Certificate
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee
Accredited school
Education and courses
Kankakee Community College, KankakeeManufacturing technician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Manufacturing Production Certificate at Kankakee Community College
More details about Manufacturing Production Certificate at Kankakee Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Manufacturing Production Certificate at Kankakee Community College
Short course or intro to manufacturingHybridEducation and courses
Manufacturing Skills Cert
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges / LTC
Robinson
Accredited school
Education and courses
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges / LTC, RobinsonShort course or intro to manufacturing · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Manufacturing Skills Cert at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges / LTC
More details about Manufacturing Skills Cert at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges / LTC
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Manufacturing Skills Cert at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges / LTC
Short course or intro to manufacturingIn personNo diploma needed
Manufacturing Skills I
Lake Land College
Mattoon
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Lake Land College, MattoonShort course or intro to manufacturing · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Manufacturing Skills I at Lake Land College
More details about Manufacturing Skills I at Lake Land College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Manufacturing Skills I at Lake Land College
Certified Production Technician (CPT) courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Manufacturing Skills Standards Certificate (MSSC)
College Of DuPage
Glen Ellyn
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
College Of DuPage, Glen EllynCertified Production Technician (CPT) course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Manufacturing Skills Standards Certificate (MSSC) at College Of DuPage
More details about Manufacturing Skills Standards Certificate (MSSC) at College Of DuPage
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
16 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Manufacturing Skills Standards Certificate (MSSC) at College Of DuPage
Manufacturing technician certificate or diplomaIn personEducation and courses
Manufacturing TWDL II Advanced Certificate
Kankakee Community College
Kankakee
Accredited school
Education and courses
Kankakee Community College, KankakeeManufacturing technician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Manufacturing TWDL II Advanced Certificate at Kankakee Community College
More details about Manufacturing TWDL II Advanced Certificate at Kankakee Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Manufacturing TWDL II Advanced Certificate at Kankakee Community College
Manufacturing technician certificate or diplomaIn personNo diploma needed
Manufacturing Tech Certificate
Rend Lake College
Ina
Accredited school
No diploma needed
Rend Lake College, InaManufacturing technician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Manufacturing Tech Certificate at Rend Lake College
More details about Manufacturing Tech Certificate at Rend Lake College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
32 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Manufacturing Tech Certificate at Rend Lake College
Manufacturing (associate degree)In personEducation and courses
Manufacturing Technology
Illinois Valley Community College
Oglesby
Accredited school
Education and courses
Illinois Valley Community College, OglesbyManufacturing (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Manufacturing Technology at Illinois Valley Community College
More details about Manufacturing Technology at Illinois Valley Community College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
72 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Manufacturing Technology at Illinois Valley Community College
Manufacturing technician certificate or diplomaHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent
Manufacturing Technology - Certificate
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Prairie State College, Chicago HeightsManufacturing technician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Manufacturing Technology - Certificate at Prairie State College
More details about Manufacturing Technology - Certificate at Prairie State College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
48 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Manufacturing Technology - Certificate at Prairie State College
Manufacturing (associate degree)In personEducation and courses
Manufacturing Technology A.A.S. degree
Oakton College
Skokie
Accredited school
Education and courses
Oakton College, SkokieManufacturing (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Manufacturing Technology A.A.S. degree at Oakton College
More details about Manufacturing Technology A.A.S. degree at Oakton College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
80 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Manufacturing Technology A.A.S. degree at Oakton College
Manufacturing (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses
Manufacturing Technology AAS - JWCC
Workforce Development Center
Quincy
Accredited school
Education and courses
Workforce Development Center, QuincyManufacturing (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Manufacturing Technology AAS - JWCC at Workforce Development Center
More details about Manufacturing Technology AAS - JWCC at Workforce Development Center
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Manufacturing Technology AAS - JWCC at Workforce Development Center
Manufacturing (associate degree)In personEducation and courses
Manufacturing Technology AAS Degree
Rend Lake College
Ina
Accredited school
Education and courses
Rend Lake College, InaManufacturing (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Manufacturing Technology AAS Degree at Rend Lake College
More details about Manufacturing Technology AAS Degree at Rend Lake College
Finished
Not reported
Working at 6 months
Not reported
Earned in a quarter
Not reported
Length
64 weeks, 40 hours a week
Cost of supplies
Not reported
Students counted
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Price if you pay yourself
Left out
Program website, Manufacturing Technology AAS Degree at Rend Lake College
Manufacturing technician certificate or diplomaIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Manufacturing Technology Certificate
College Of DuPage
Glen Ellyn
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
College Of DuPage, Glen EllynManufacturing technician certificate or diploma · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
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Program website, Manufacturing Technology Certificate at College Of DuPage
More details about Manufacturing Technology Certificate at College Of DuPage
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72 weeks, 40 hours a week
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Program website, Manufacturing Technology Certificate at College Of DuPage
Manufacturing technician certificate or diplomaHybridPrerequisite courses
Mechanical Assembly
Jane Addams Resource Corp - ITA Training
Chicago
Prerequisite courses
Jane Addams Resource Corp - ITA Training, ChicagoManufacturing technician certificate or diplomaHybrid · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Mechanical Assembly at Jane Addams Resource Corp - ITA Training
More details about Mechanical Assembly at Jane Addams Resource Corp - ITA Training
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10 weeks, 40 hours a week
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Program website, Mechanical Assembly at Jane Addams Resource Corp - ITA Training
Quality control and inspectionIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent
Nondestructive Testing (NDT)
Moraine Valley Community College
Palos Hills
Accredited school
High school diploma or equivalent
Moraine Valley Community College, Palos HillsQuality control and inspection · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, Nondestructive Testing (NDT) at Moraine Valley Community College
More details about Nondestructive Testing (NDT) at Moraine Valley Community College
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7 weeks, 40 hours a week
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Program website, Nondestructive Testing (NDT) at Moraine Valley Community College
Process technicianHybridEducation and courses
Process Technology Cert
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges / LTC
Robinson
Accredited school
Education and courses
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges / LTC, RobinsonProcess technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
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Program website, Process Technology Cert at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges / LTC
More details about Process Technology Cert at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges / LTC
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32 weeks, 40 hours a week
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Program website, Process Technology Cert at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges / LTC
Process technicianHybridEducation and courses
Process Technology Deg
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges / LTC
Robinson
Accredited school
Education and courses
Illinois Eastern Community Colleges / LTC, RobinsonProcess technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses
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Program website, Process Technology Deg at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges / LTC
More details about Process Technology Deg at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges / LTC
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Program website, Process Technology Deg at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges / LTC
Quality control and inspectionIn personPrerequisite courses
QC 101: Quality Control for Manufacturing
Symbol Training Institute
Skokie
Prerequisite courses
Symbol Training Institute, SkokieQuality control and inspectionIn person · Prerequisite courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
Program website, QC 101: Quality Control for Manufacturing at Symbol Training Institute
More details about QC 101: Quality Control for Manufacturing at Symbol Training Institute
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Program website, QC 101: Quality Control for Manufacturing at Symbol Training Institute

How to pay for manufacturing training in Illinois

WIOA funding can pay for manufacturing training in Illinois

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for manufacturing training

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.⁶⁷

GI Bill for manufacturing training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.⁸

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Manufacturing technician training in Chicago, Kankakee, Mount Vernon and other Illinois cities

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Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the program list above. 2 more programs are in 2 other areas, 5 in smaller cities and towns.

Other training in Illinois

How manufacturing training compares with the rest of skilled trades: Trade school programs in Illinois

Where the Illinois manufacturing program numbers come from

Which Illinois manufacturing programs are on this list?

These are the manufacturing programs Illinois approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).⁹ The list here covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Illinois offers.

How the prices and results of Illinois manufacturing programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

How reliable are the Illinois figures?

The US Department of Labor's own results site lists Illinois among the states with "known data quality concerns".¹⁰ We leave out the share who finished for Illinois: only a few programs report it, and those at a typical 11%. We leave out prices for Illinois: the state files a code in place of each price, so no price can be shown.

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Manufacturing technician training in Illinois

How much does manufacturing training cost in Illinois?

Is there free manufacturing training in Illinois?

All 40 manufacturing programs in Illinois approved for WIOA funding

Manufacturing Technology Associate Degree

A.A.S. Advanced Manufacturing Technology Degree

Advanced Manufacturing

Advanced Manufacturing

Advanced Manufacturing Certificate

Basic Manufacturing Certificate

Certified Production Technician

Computer Integrated Manufacturing AAS

Computer Integrated Manufacturing VS

Engineering Technology AAS

Fast Track for Brake Press Operators

Food Quality Control/Assurance Lab Technician

Industrial Management and Technology (AAS)

Industrial Manufacturing Technician

Industrial Manufacturing Technology AAS

Industrial Processes Certificate

Manufacturing Basics Certificate Non Credit

Manufacturing Basics Credit Certificate

Manufacturing Design

Manufacturing Engineering Technology

Manufacturing Engineering Technology AAS

Manufacturing Engineering Technology AAS Degree

Manufacturing Logistics Certificate

Manufacturing Production Certificate

Manufacturing Skills Cert

Manufacturing Skills I

Manufacturing Skills Standards Certificate (MSSC)

Manufacturing TWDL II Advanced Certificate

Manufacturing Tech Certificate

Manufacturing Technology

Manufacturing Technology - Certificate

Manufacturing Technology A.A.S. degree

Manufacturing Technology AAS - JWCC

Manufacturing Technology AAS Degree

Manufacturing Technology Certificate

Mechanical Assembly

Nondestructive Testing (NDT)

Process Technology Cert

Process Technology Deg

QC 101: Quality Control for Manufacturing