I had the best experience at the Evergreen Park location. I just finished the Sterile Processing…read moreTechnician program and Mrs. Bland is the best teacher!! She really makes it her job for her students to learn everything in this field to succeed. She also helps you with your resume, practice interviews, and send you jobs to apply for. Thanks to my hard studying and her teaching I am now a CRCST!!!

I completed the Sterile Processing program at this school and graduated last year. When we…read moreinitially starTed we asked if we were going to complete externships at the end of the program. We were told by multiple staff that this program doesn't require it because it's an untapped field and we wouldn't need it to be hired. Fast forward to months of searching and interviewing, every single job asked where did I complete my externship. The look on their faces when I tell them what I was told. So when I contact the career services department, I was told that it's not their problem, and they are not reapinsible or obligated to help us find employment. Im sorry but I thought that what career services was for. Then she proceeded to tell me if you want a job go and volunteer somewhere and figure it out from there.

I worked for Motorola as a Sr Quality Engineer for 17 years & recently moved on. In the…read moreQuality field, I wore many hats as I played many roles which included statistical analysis, writing training materials & technical manuals, process improvement, coordinating global teams & presenting to all levels of management. I already had multiple years of experience with front end tools to perform & communicate these functions. As I researched current positions related to my field, I saw a new trend emerging within the leading edge corporations who were seeking skilled technical help with a communications portfolio in Adobe Creative Suite tools, especially Photoshop, Dreamweaver & In Design. I researched all local schools who offered Adobe Web Design / Graphic Arts classes to choose an education program best suited for my next career step. I quickly eliminated the local Jr Colleges as the necessary Web Development enhancement to my career path, because their curriculum to achieve this goal took two to two & one half years along with the distraction of many other unnecessary classes. This is my 3rd time through school to upgrade my skill set. Meanwhile, I analyzed that Computer Training Source (CTS) would provide a comparable computer training education in one year. I am now in my ninth month at CTS and I am not disappointed with my choice. As an adult student, who knew virtually nothing concerning Adobe Creative Suite, Web Design & Electronic Graphic Arts & who is graphically challenged, I wake up excited to attend CTS classes and then in my commute home, I am amazed how much I learned in class that day as I know it will advance me to my career purpose and goal. I love CTS's accelerated Web Design education strategy as I am taking multiple classes in parallel to each other. This offers me the advantage of seeing & understanding how all the Creative Suite Tools work & fit together. I prefer this approach to the Jr College computer training path which moves the student sequentially through the CS tools semester after semester. In addition, CTS offers free retakes on all their classes which reinforces & solidifies the CS tools & techniques & concepts in my memory. Besides, the 2nd time around, I have a better instinct of what questions to ask to fill in the gaps in my thinking. The CTS instructors are passionate, dedicated and knowledgeable; who have many years of experience working in their specific fields of expertise. The teachers help fuel my interest to grow in my motivation to understand and build professional websites. When I need special attention, the staff are cooperative & flexible to work with me as they assist me to move forward in my career education path. I am absolutely satisfied that I chose CTS above all other Computer Training education options available to me. I hope to see you sitting beside me in a CTS class in the near future.

I was able to take classes here during the COVID pandemic and it was great because you can take…read moreclasses remotely. The instructors are knowledgeable and are helpful. They send you a book for whichever class you are taking. You can even retake your classes. And depending on the teacher, the classes are recorded so you can re-watch them. I just wish it was not to the instructor's discretion to record. I wish all the classes could be recorded. However, most of my classes were able to be recorded. CTS is also WIOA verified, which helps with funding for classes if you are able to get unemployment insurance.

Great class. Great instruction on SAP. Classes are on weekends which are convenient. Makes use of…read morethe platform and you can get more in-depth understandings from the instructor

Inclass academy helped my change my career when I took their course SAP FICO I had a great journey…read morewith the faculty Chitra taught me so much and prepared me for the job really well and Paridas has given me really good advice for this career.

Great teachers who work incredibly hard to support their students! Highly recommend :)read more

We are writing this review as parents who ultimately made the difficult decision to withdraw our…read morechild from the school for the 2026-2027 school year. We did not make this decision lightly. We raised concerns, communicated with teachers and administration, and genuinely tried to work with the school because we wanted things to improve--not only for our child, but for the students and families in the school community. Unfortunately, over time, we became increasingly concerned about the school's leadership, academics, discipline, communication, and overall environment. Leadership and Support: Our biggest concern was the lack of effective leadership and support from Principal Doyle. We repeatedly brought forward concerns and attempted to have constructive conversations about changes that we believed would benefit students and the school. We also reached out to the priest for support. Instead of feeling supported or seeing meaningful follow-through, we ultimately felt that our concerns were dismissed and that we were left on our own. As parents, we expected school leadership to listen, communicate, and work collaboratively with families when legitimate concerns were raised. Academics: We were also disappointed with the academic rigor. The work did not consistently feel challenging or sufficiently rigorous for our child. Homework was often not assigned and, in our experience, sometimes had to be specifically requested. We raised these concerns with both teachers and the principal, but we did not see meaningful or sustained changes. We also felt that the school placed a disproportionate emphasis on Spanish while other important academic areas did not receive the same level of attention or rigor. We wanted a well-rounded education that challenged our child across all core subjects. Student Discipline and Classroom Environment: Another serious concern was the consistency and fairness of student discipline. From our perspective, rules and consequences did not always appear to be applied equally to all students. We observed what we perceived as greater leniency toward students who had multiple siblings enrolled at the school, while students who were the only child from their family sometimes appeared to receive stricter discipline. Whether intentional or not, this created a perception of unequal treatment that we found deeply concerning. We also felt that a lack of academic challenge and classroom engagement contributed to students becoming disengaged and, at times, acting out. When we asked for additional resources, strategies, or administrative support, we did not feel that those requests were adequately addressed. Teacher Turnover: The level of teacher turnover was another concern. Frequent teacher changes create instability for students and can affect relationships, classroom consistency, and the overall educational experience. We were concerned that this did not appear to be treated with the level of urgency we believe such an issue deserves. Communication: Communication was another recurring problem. We often felt that concerns were heard but not meaningfully addressed. We communicated directly with teachers and administration about academics, discipline, classroom concerns, and support. Unfortunately, conversations did not consistently result in follow-through or noticeable changes. Effective communication is more than simply listening--it requires responding, taking concerns seriously, and following through. Overall Environment: Ultimately, we reached a point where we no longer felt that the school environment was the right one for our child. We wanted our child to be in a supportive, stable, academically challenging environment with consistent expectations, strong leadership, and adults who genuinely listen to and support students and families. What makes this particularly disappointing is that we did not leave without first trying to encourage positive change. We reached out because we cared about the school and believed improvements could benefit the entire community. Unfortunately, we felt that when we needed support, both the principal and priest turned their backs on our family rather than working with us toward solutions. We sincerely hope the school takes feedback from departing families seriously. In our view, meaningful improvement would require stronger leadership, greater accountability, consistent academic expectations, fair and consistent discipline, better communication, and a serious examination of teacher turnover. We are sharing this review because prospective families deserve to understand our experience before making such an important decision for their children.

My company paid for me to take the basic, intermediate, and advanced Access courses for three…read moreconsecutive days. Due to covid restrictions, I decided to take my classes online and it was easy to follow. The classes started on time and Karen was exceptional in answering our questions and providing step-by-step instructions on how to execute functions. I always preferred to work on Excel, but Karen really showed the true power of working in Access. I work with large datasets and tables daily, so being able to evaluate the datasets and make updates and changes without excess formulas really simplified my job. The books are hefty and there's lots of content per class, so not likely to review all materials. However, the books are great resources I know I will be referencing for many years to come.

The CompTia A+ course I enrolled in was great. The school offering the course not so much…read more It seems the school really gears itself towards students who have the WIOA grant. Since I paid out of pocket, I had to ask and have emailed to me materials other students could retrieve via their online portal. In the end, after I received my certificate of class completion, I was on my own. It seems that those WIOA students will have their exams paid for and have access to post-course practice exams. I, as an independent student, wasn't entitled to that but was "gifted" similar info from Udemy. Also was provided the link to enroll (and pay) to take the exam if I'm interested in that. Why would I not be if I paid for the class in order to take the exam? So my lesson for anyone interested in this school and you're paying for your classes out of pocket is to shop around. Please research and look at other schools. I wish I had done just that before taking this course.

Acting Studio Chicago has been a great resource to hone my skills, one class after another has…read moreexceeded my expectations. Kurt Naebig's Monologue class stands out as having been particularly impactful. Kurt helped me find well-suited monologues and a level of specificity in my work that really brought my monologues to life. A case of opportunity meeting preparation, I used a monologue I had recently worked in Kurt's class to successfully audition for representation! Having taken taken this class in-person, hybrid and virtually, I can honestly I can say I prefer the virtual version. The level of instruction was consistent with in-person, however the amount of reps in Zoom class was greatly increased. And, as all of our work is now in the virtual world, it was also great prep for Zoom auditions. I highly recommend this class and Acting Studio Chicago!

Do NOT attend this school if you're having issues and need to drop the class. They will not offer…read morerefunds after they swipe your card without notifying you. I attend another school in which a student is expected to run their own card. This school will run yours and not give you a refund. Again BEWARE before signing up for classes here. I recommend Black Box Acting in Chicago if you want a beginner friendly school with pricing policies that arent shady at best. For clarification, I was unable to send my email to drop overseas due to a family emergency but they swiped my card anyway. Not only can I not fet a refund, they refuse to transfer my credit. I hope they take the money and sue it to continue scamming other students. Acting is a hobby at best. This company is selling dreams while scamming students in the process. There are many other schools worth your time and this particular place will not recieve another dime from me.

I was a 1996 graduate of the program. My internship was with the 44th Ward Alderman, Toni…read morePreckwinkle who inspired me to become a City Administrator. So amazed and happy it is still thriving and changing lives!

The Chicago Center for Urban Life and Culture equips college students and other participants to…read morelearn from diverse urban communities through innovative programs, seminars, and internships. ​ The Chicago Center expands the traditional classroom with a community-based, first-voice pedagogy that prepares its students for greater self-awareness and global citizenship.

This review is long overdue. I am a graduate of Small Stride Academy and my oldest daughter has…read morealso graduated from there and attends their after school program. My baby girl is currently enrolled in their day care program and I couldn't be happier. Ms. Allen has been in the business for decades and with that comes a great knowledge of how to care for and love on these babies. She has created a gem with Small Stride Academy and I have referred many of my friends to her as well. The teachers are so loving, friendly and nurturing. Ms. Harrison has a way with children that will have you asking her for tips. LOL She is able to work with children with various personalities and that speaks volumes to her gentle spirit and loving heart. I was a nervous wreck when my baby girl started school and Ms. Harrison and Ms. Kalena were there to calm me and my husband's fears. The Co-Director Ms. Kalena is so sweet and such a joy to talk to. She never got irritated with me calling multiple times a day to check on my baby and even encouraged me to do so to see how she was adjusting. By the third day my baby was jumping out of my arms to go to school and when she did that I knew once again that I had made the best choice for my baby by sending her to Small Stride. Another plus is they are open during convenient hours for us working parents! I highly recommend you check them out, they are such a blessing to my family!

Absolutely one of the best places to bring your family. The staff and owner truly care about you…read moreand your children!