Listing of Immigration and Immigrant Integration Courses offered by UIUC Extension in Cook County
The University of Illinois Extension helps people improve their lives and communities through community based educational programs including classes, workshops, and even train-the-trainer programs, where we teach the staff of service organizations so they can in turn help others. In this way, University of Illinois Extension in Cook County is improving the lives and communities of youth and adults.
In January 2006, Extension started a new program for the 21st century to help people all over our county get ready for the challenges we face as a global community. One of our exciting new directions is classes about immigration and programs which help immigrants with the information they need as they adjust to life in the United States. We also offer programs for community leaders, the staffs of community and other organizations, as well as school and local government officials.
Our audiences include:
Adult Immigrants
School Children
The staff of immigrant and other service organizations
College and University staff and students
The Business Community
Government and Civic Leaders
Many of these classes and programs are free to attendees, and are offered right in your community. For example, we are currently teaching classes at San Miguel in the Back of the Yards Neighborhood, at the Humboldt Park Library, at Chicago Public Schools, and in China Town. We have also offered classes in Cicero, Maywood, Bridgeview, Mt. Prospect, Ravenswood, Albany Park, and elsewhere. If we are not yet offering programs in your neighborhood, contact us and we will try to make arrangements to come soon!
Here are some of the great classes we offer. Contact us if you would like to arrange one for your community or organization, or to attend one:
Immigrant Integration Programs:
English for the Citizenship (Interview and Exam)
Landscape Maintenance Training for Refugees and Immigrants
What's Up With Those Americans: An Introduction to American Culture
The Ins and Outs of Life in Chicago for Immigrants (American Culture, Healthcare, Nutrition, Community Resources, Banking, Housing, Transportation, Government, Employment, Employment Rights, Education, Childcare, Eldercare)
Civic Engagement (see also Immigration Related Topics)
American Government and How to Become a Great Citizen
Immigrant Leadership and Civic Engagement
Teaching Citizenship Content
Immigration and Public Administration: The Real Facts for Local Government Officials
Education Related Programs
Immigration and Culture: America: A Tapestry of Cultures (for grades 6-12)
Parenting for Success: What Immigrant Parents Need to Know About the U.S. Educational System To Help Prepare Their Children for School
One Heart-Two Cultures: Parenting in a Bi-Cultural Family
How Immigrants Can Access and Finance Higher Education
Immigration: Select Issues for School Officials
Immigration Related Courses:
American Government and How You Can Become a Great Citizen
Citizenship for Elderly Immigrants
U.S. Naturalization: Who Is Eligible
U.S. Naturalization: How to Apply
U.S. Naturalization: The Interview, the Exam, and the Oath Ceremony
Immigrant Rights and Responsibilities
The U.S. Immigration System and How It Works
Immigration Myths and Realities
Immigration Updates
Family Based Immigration
Employment Based Immigration
Student and other Non-Immigrant Visa Options
Immigration Options for Victims of Domestic Violence (VAWA) or International Human Trafficking
The U Visa
Preparing Your Organization for EOIR Accreditation
Immigration for the Business Community
What Employers Need to Know About the I-9: Preparing Your Organization
Employment Based Immigration
Non-immigrant Visa Options for Temporary Employees
All Extension classes are open to the public regardless of a person's race, religion, nationality, gender, sexual preference, or immigration status. If you would like to participate in one of our educational programs, or to have us offer a program at your site, contact:
Annette Vitale-Salajanu, MPA Immigration Educator University of Illinois Extension
2205 Enterprise Drive, Suite 501 Westchester, IL 60154 708-449-4320 (office) 815-260-4775 (cell) avitale@uiuc.edu
