A Young Woman’s Work History: No Job Beneath Her
Dominique was referred to AACF by her high school science teacher, Ms. Thompson, at the Austin Career Education Center located in Chicago's Westside, when she went to her with the statement: "I need a job." Ms. Thompson let her know about AACF's job training and job placement services. Soon after learning about the organization Dominique visited AACF's office in Oak Park and filled out paperwork. Thus began her journey with the youth workforce development program that has ended with her recent promotion to store manager at Wendy's. AACF is very proud of Dominique's hard...
We Celebrate American Education Week 2020
We believe that education is a crucial foundation for building a successful career. In honor of National American Education Week (Nov. 16 - 20), which celebrates public education and all of the individuals involved to make it happen, from educators to school administrators and parents and families, we make due note of our own excellence in providing alternative educational and vocational pathways for individuals who want to make it happen for themselves. A key core value of ours is the belief that education is power - a matter of economic freedom for our program...
The Community Technology Center offers Basic Microsoft Word and Excel courses monthly. To register for a course, call 708-848-1700. Through the KAM Institute of Healthcare and Technology, AACF offers vocational training in a wide range of computer applications and technical skills. For more information, contact us.
Work for AACF
We look for dedicated people who are committed to changing lives. Sound like you?
We are a Service provider
As a Service provider, we offer employment and vocational training services under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. read more
Digital Manufacturing Technology Internship Program
This program is designed to provide classroom instruction with hands-on training in the digital design and digital manufacturing. This program focuses on training critical to success in manufacturing careers such as laser cutting, machining, 3D printing and CNC milling. Career and Employment Assistance services, a component of the program provides job readiness skills training, vocational training, guidance and support throughout all phases of the employment process for program participants and job seekers.
Preparing Today’s Youths And Young Adults for the Challenges of Tomorrow
Fact:
The current minimum wage in Illinois $9.25, and will increase to $12.00 by January 2022 however still not a living wage.
Fact:
High school dropout are less likely to earn a living wage, and more likely to be poor and rely on public assistance, engage in crime and generate other social costs. (Rumberger).
Join AACF to help create economic equality for low income members of our community and end the cycle of poverty.
Upcoming Events
Future CNA Class to start on January 12, 2021 and April 13, 2021. Each class session will meet Tuesday and Friday or Saturday from 9:00 am until 3:30 PM for 10 weeks. Students must qualify to register for a class. Call to register today.
Community Job Fair will be held on April 22, 2021. See our event page for further details of the event and to register or sponsor the event. Click here to register.
Volunteer Information Session 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Januar 21, 2021. If you are interested in volunteering for AACF, join us and explore your options at our next orientation session.
Black Star Gala & Awards, the first annual benefit of the African American Christian Foundation to celebrate our work and achievements on October 21, 2021.
Workforce Development and Online Learning
Many of us grew up hearing that we needed to study hard, go to college and get a good job. That might have been true in the 20th century, but things have changed over the past two decades—and not necessarily for the better. Today, the average college student has about...