Information technology and technology support careers are in demand across nearly every industry in Illinois. This page brings together resources to help students and job seekers explore IT careers, training programs, certifications, apprenticeships, and employment pathways in technology and technical support fields.
Explore IT and technology support careers, job duties, and training requirements.
Illinois workNet – Information Technology Careers
https://www.illinoisworknet.com/Explore/Careers/Pages/InformationTechnology.aspx
O*NET Online – Computer & Information Technology Occupations
https://www.onetonline.org
CareerOneStop – Information Technology Career Profiles
https://www.careeronestop.org
My Next Move – IT Career Exploration
https://www.mynextmove.org
Some technology careers offer apprenticeships, paid internships, or employer-based training combined with classroom instruction.
Apprenticeship Illinois
https://www.apprenticeshipillinois.com
U.S. Department of Labor – Apprenticeship Finder
https://www.apprenticeship.gov/apprenticeship-job-finder
Illinois workNet – Apprenticeships
https://www.illinoisworknet.com/apprenticeship
IT training is offered through community colleges, technical programs, bootcamps, and approved training providers.
Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
https://www.iccb.org
Find an Illinois Community College
https://www.iccb.org/colleges
Illinois Training Providers List (ETPL)
https://www.illinoisworknet.com/ETPL
Many IT careers rely on industry-recognized certifications rather than state licensing.
CompTIA IT Certifications
https://www.comptia.org
Cisco Networking Academy
https://www.netacad.com
Microsoft Learn – Certifications
https://learn.microsoft.com
Google Career Certificates
https://grow.google/certificates/
Most information technology and technology support careers in Illinois do not require state licensing. Employers often prioritize industry-recognized certifications, hands-on experience, and problem-solving skills. Before enrolling in a program, students should confirm that credentials align with employer expectations and local hiring needs.
Industry groups and workforce partners support IT training, standards, and employment connections.
CompTIA – IT Industry Association
https://www.comptia.org
Illinois Technology Association (ITA)
https://www.illinoistech.org
Many IT programs are eligible for workforce funding and financial aid.
Illinois Student Assistance Commission (ISAC)
https://www.isac.org
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)
https://www.illinoisworknet.com/WIOA
FAFSA – Federal Student Aid
https://studentaid.gov
Compare training options, costs, and career outlooks.
College Navigator – Information Technology Programs
https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator
Bureau of Labor Statistics – Computer & IT Data
https://www.bls.gov
Strong demand for IT support specialists, cybersecurity technicians, software support, and network administrators across healthcare, finance, logistics, and corporate offices.
Technology roles support education, manufacturing, healthcare systems, and small businesses. Community college certificates and short-term credentials are common entry points.
Opportunities include IT support, help desk roles, and network support in education, healthcare, and public services. Workforce-funded training plays an important role.
Illinois workNet – Service Finder (search by ZIP code)
https://www.illinoisworknet.com/Connect/Pages/LocationSearch.aspx
Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership – American Job Centers
https://chicookworks.org/career-seeker-services/find-your-agency/
City Colleges of Chicago – Career Services
https://www.ccc.edu/services/Pages/Career-Services.aspx
College of DuPage – Career Services
https://www.cod.edu/student-services/career-services/
Harper College – Career & Technical Education & Career Services
https://www.harpercollege.edu/career/index.php
Career Link – Central Illinois Workforce Services
https://careerlinkil.com/
Illinois Central College – Career Services
https://www.icc.edu/student-services/career-services/
Heartland Community College – Career Services
https://www.heartland.edu/careerservices/
Lincoln Land Community College – Career Services
https://www.llcc.edu/student-services/career-services
Man-Tra-Con – American Job Center of Southern Illinois
https://mantracon.org/american-job-center-si/
Southern Illinois Workforce Development Board
https://siwdb.org
John A. Logan College – Career Services
https://www.jalc.edu/career-services
Southwestern Illinois College – Career Services
https://www.swic.edu/student-services/career-services/
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