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Pharmacy technician training in Chicago, Illinois

26 pharmacy technician programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

24 schools offer these pharmacy technician programs with classes in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area, and every one is approved for workforce funding: 21 by Illinois and 5 by Indiana. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Pharmacy technicians help pharmacists dispense medications, manage stock and serve customers. Many programs award a certificate after a year or less, most states regulate the work in some way, and some states and employers require certification.1

In Chicago, 5 of the 26 programs take students without a high school diploma, 4 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 17 ask for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 26 programs here are pharmacy technician (25 programs) and pharmacy technician apprenticeship (1 program).

See the 26 programs

All 39 pharmacy technician programs in Illinois, including online programs

How much does pharmacy technician training cost in Chicago?

$2,841 to $4,912

is what the 5 programs with a price cost if you pay yourself

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not enough data
3 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
2 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
14 to 52 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 Chicago may also offer pharmacy technician training. How these figures are made

Is there free pharmacy technician training in Chicago?

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

All 26 pharmacy technician programs in Chicago approved for WIOA funding

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26 programs

  • Pharmacy technicianHybridEducation and courses

    Pharmacy Technician - Certificate (ct)

    Ivy Tech Community College

    Valparaiso

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Ivy Tech Community College, ValparaisoPharmacy technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$22,700
    Price if you pay yourself$4,912
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician - Certificate (ct) at Ivy Tech Community College
    More details about Pharmacy Technician - Certificate (ct) at Ivy Tech Community College
    Finished
    33%
    Working at 6 months
    72%
    Earned in a quarter
    $5,673
    Length
    52 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $323
    Students counted
    103
    Earned a year, estimated
    $22,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,912
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician - Certificate (ct) at Ivy Tech Community College

  • Pharmacy technicianHybridEducation and courses

    Pharmacy Technician - Certificate (ct)

    Ivy Tech Community College

    Crown Point

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Ivy Tech Community College, Crown PointPharmacy technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,912
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician - Certificate (ct) at Ivy Tech Community College
    More details about Pharmacy Technician - Certificate (ct) at Ivy Tech Community College
    Finished
    45%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $323
    Students counted
    48
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,912
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician - Certificate (ct) at Ivy Tech Community College

  • Pharmacy technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Pharmacy Technician

    In Training Inc. College Of Adult Education

    Lowell

    High school diploma or equivalent

    In Training Inc. College Of Adult Education, LowellPharmacy technicianIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$16,600
    Price if you pay yourself$2,850

    10 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Pharmacy Technician at In Training Inc. College Of Adult Education
    More details about Pharmacy Technician at In Training Inc. College Of Adult Education
    Finished
    72%
    Working at 6 months
    63%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,157
    Length
    16 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    15
    Earned a year, estimated
    $16,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,850
    students trained with WIOA funding
    10
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician at In Training Inc. College Of Adult Education

  • Pharmacy technicianHybridEducation and courses

    Pharmacy Technician - Certificate (ct)

    Ivy Tech Community College

    Gary

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Ivy Tech Community College, GaryPharmacy technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,841
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician - Certificate (ct) at Ivy Tech Community College
    More details about Pharmacy Technician - Certificate (ct) at Ivy Tech Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $323
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,841
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician - Certificate (ct) at Ivy Tech Community College

  • Pharmacy technicianHybridNo diploma needed

    Pharmacy Technician

    Jeremi College

    Munster

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Jeremi College, MunsterPharmacy technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,475
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician at Jeremi College
    More details about Pharmacy Technician at Jeremi College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $380
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,475
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician at Jeremi College

  • Pharmacy technicianIn personEducation and courses

    Certified Pharmacy Technician

    Scott School of Careers

    Markham

    Education and courses

    Scott School of Careers, MarkhamPharmacy technicianIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Certified Pharmacy Technician at Scott School of Careers
    More details about Certified Pharmacy Technician at Scott School of Careers
    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, Certified Pharmacy Technician at Scott School of Careers

  • Pharmacy technicianHybridPrerequisite courses

    Online Pharmacy Technician

    Harper College

    Palatine

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Harper College, PalatinePharmacy technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Online Pharmacy Technician at Harper College
    More details about Online Pharmacy Technician at Harper College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    14 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, Online Pharmacy Technician at Harper College

  • Pharmacy technician apprenticeshipHybridNo diploma needed

    Pharmacy Technicial

    Talent First PBC

    Highland Park

    No diploma needed

    Talent First PBC, Highland ParkPharmacy technician apprenticeshipHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    More details about Pharmacy Technicial at Talent First PBC
    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

  • Pharmacy technicianIn personEducation and courses

    Pharmacy Technician

    Kishwaukee College

    Malta

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Kishwaukee College, MaltaPharmacy technician · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician at Kishwaukee College
    More details about Pharmacy Technician at Kishwaukee 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, Pharmacy Technician at Kishwaukee College

  • Pharmacy technicianIn personPrerequisite courses

    Pharmacy Technician

    Prairie State College

    Chicago Heights

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Prairie State College, Chicago HeightsPharmacy technician · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician at Prairie State College
    More details about Pharmacy Technician at Prairie State 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, Pharmacy Technician at Prairie State College

  • Pharmacy technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Pharmacy Technician

    Moraine Valley Community College

    Palos Hills

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Moraine Valley Community College, Palos HillsPharmacy technician · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician at Moraine Valley Community College
    More details about Pharmacy Technician at Moraine Valley Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 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, Pharmacy Technician at Moraine Valley Community College

  • Pharmacy technicianIn personEducation and courses

    Pharmacy Technician

    Elim Outreach Training Center

    Homewood

    Education and courses

    Elim Outreach Training Center, HomewoodPharmacy technicianIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician at Elim Outreach Training Center
    More details about Pharmacy Technician at Elim Outreach Training Center
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    14 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, Pharmacy Technician at Elim Outreach Training Center

  • Pharmacy technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Pharmacy Technician

    National College of Health

    Chicago

    High school diploma or equivalent

    National College of Health, ChicagoPharmacy technicianIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician at National College of Health
    More details about Pharmacy Technician at National College of Health
    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, Pharmacy Technician at National College of Health

  • Pharmacy technicianHybridNo diploma needed

    Pharmacy Technician (Voucher Included)

    Governors State University

    University Park

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Governors State University, University ParkPharmacy technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician (Voucher Included) at Governors State University
    More details about Pharmacy Technician (Voucher Included) at Governors State University
    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
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician (Voucher Included) at Governors State University

  • Pharmacy technicianHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Pharmacy Technician Certificate

    College Of DuPage

    Glen Ellyn

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    College Of DuPage, Glen EllynPharmacy technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician Certificate at College Of DuPage
    More details about Pharmacy Technician Certificate at College Of DuPage
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    50 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, Pharmacy Technician Certificate at College Of DuPage

  • Pharmacy technicianIn personEducation and courses

    Pharmacy Technician Certificate

    South Suburban College

    South Holland

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    South Suburban College, South HollandPharmacy technician · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician Certificate at South Suburban College
    More details about Pharmacy Technician Certificate at South Suburban 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, Pharmacy Technician Certificate at South Suburban College

  • Pharmacy technicianHybridEducation and courses

    Pharmacy Technician Certificate 21MJ

    College of Lake County

    Grayslake

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    College of Lake County, GrayslakePharmacy technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician Certificate 21MJ at College of Lake County
    More details about Pharmacy Technician Certificate 21MJ at College of Lake County
    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, Pharmacy Technician Certificate 21MJ at College of Lake County

  • Pharmacy technicianIn personEducation and courses

    Pharmacy Technician Certificate 600 Hours

    Northwest Suburban College

    Rolling Meadows

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Northwest Suburban College, Rolling MeadowsPharmacy technician · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician Certificate 600 Hours at Northwest Suburban College
    More details about Pharmacy Technician Certificate 600 Hours at Northwest Suburban College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 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, Pharmacy Technician Certificate 600 Hours at Northwest Suburban College

  • Pharmacy technicianHybridEducation and courses

    Pharmacy Technician Program

    Northeastern Illinois University

    Chicago

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Northeastern Illinois University, ChicagoPharmacy technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician Program at Northeastern Illinois University
    More details about Pharmacy Technician Program at Northeastern Illinois University
    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
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician Program at Northeastern Illinois University

  • Pharmacy technicianHybridEducation and courses

    Pharmacy Technician Program

    Tukiendorf Training Institute(CBCI)

    Chicago

    Education and courses

    Tukiendorf Training Institute(CBCI), ChicagoPharmacy technicianHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician Program at Tukiendorf Training Institute(CBCI)
    More details about Pharmacy Technician Program at Tukiendorf Training Institute(CBCI)
    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, Pharmacy Technician Program at Tukiendorf Training Institute(CBCI)

  • Pharmacy technicianIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Pharmacy Technician Training Program (NHA)

    McHenry County College

    Crystal Lake

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    McHenry County College, Crystal LakePharmacy technician · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician Training Program (NHA) at McHenry County College
    More details about Pharmacy Technician Training Program (NHA) at McHenry County 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, Pharmacy Technician Training Program (NHA) at McHenry County College

  • Pharmacy technicianHybridEducation and courses

    Pharmacy Technician/Assistant

    Oakton College

    Skokie

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Oakton College, SkokiePharmacy technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant at Oakton College
    More details about Pharmacy Technician/Assistant at Oakton 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, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant at Oakton College

  • Pharmacy technicianIn personPrerequisite courses

    Pharmacy Technology (MXC)

    Malcolm X College

    Chicago

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Malcolm X College, ChicagoPharmacy technician · Accredited schoolIn person · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Pharmacy Technology (MXC) at Malcolm X College
    More details about Pharmacy Technology (MXC) at Malcolm X College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 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, Pharmacy Technology (MXC) at Malcolm X College

  • Pharmacy technicianIn personEducation and courses

    Professional Pharmacy Technician Training Program

    Morton College

    Cicero

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Morton College, CiceroPharmacy technician · Accredited schoolIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Professional Pharmacy Technician Training Program at Morton College
    More details about Professional Pharmacy Technician Training Program at Morton College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 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, Professional Pharmacy Technician Training Program at Morton College

  • Pharmacy technicianIn personNo diploma needed

    Retail Pharmacy Technician

    Chicago State University

    Chicago

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Chicago State University, ChicagoPharmacy technician · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Retail Pharmacy Technician at Chicago State University
    More details about Retail Pharmacy Technician at Chicago State University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 16 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, Retail Pharmacy Technician at Chicago State University

  • Pharmacy technicianHybridEducation and courses

    Triton-Pharmacy Technician

    Triton College

    River Grove

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Triton College, River GrovePharmacy technician · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfLeft out
    Program website, Triton-Pharmacy Technician at Triton College
    More details about Triton-Pharmacy Technician at Triton College
    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
    Program website, Triton-Pharmacy Technician at Triton College

How to pay for pharmacy technician training in Chicago

WIOA funding can pay for pharmacy technician training in Chicago

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 pharmacy technician 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 pharmacy technician 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.

Other training in Chicago

How pharmacy technician training compares with the rest of medical office and lab work across Illinois: Medical certification programs in Illinois

Where the Chicago pharmacy technician program numbers come from

Which Chicago pharmacy technician programs are on this list?

These are the pharmacy technician programs with classes in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area that are 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. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Illinois page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How the prices and results of Chicago pharmacy technician 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.

Sources for the facts about pharmacy technician training in Chicago

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Pharmacy Technicians
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List
  10. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: search page, note on states with known data quality concerns