Youth Entrepreneurship Project:
A comprehensive youth program that uses online tools to teach youth, ages 12 through 18, how to start and operate a small business. This program is in partnership with Family Focus Lawndale and the 10th District YouthNet.
(Homan Square)

Youth Multimedia Development Project:
A comprehensive program geared toward integrating field trips with basic and advanced technology training for school-aged youth. Student projects have included web sites of favorite animals, short story publications, etc.
(Northwest Tower/Homan Square)

After School Homework Assistance Clinic:
A drop-in program designed to assist school-aged youth, grades K-12, with homework assignments and to provide instruction on technology tools that can assist in research and skill practice. Students are also provided with special exercises that are geared toward basic skills development
(Northwest Tower/Homan Square)

Service Learning Internships:
A comprehensive program designed to engage school-aged youth, grades 6-12, with access to the lab for the completion of community service hours and customized service learning projects. Students undertaking these internships have worked as lab assistants, trainers, technical assistants and after-school tutors.
(Northwest Tower/Homan Square)

Career Development Workshops:
A series of career development workshops that provide individuals with resume preparation, cover letter development, interviewing tips and techniques and career assessment tools. These workshops also provide job search tools and motivational workshops.
(Northwest Tower/Homan Square)

High School Preparation:
This workshop provides high school students with general assistance on identifying and securing college information, financial aid and scholarships. This program is in partnership with the North Lawndale IDA/Save Up program.
(Northwest Tower/Homan Square)

GEM Set:
This program targets in-school girls, ages 13-18, to encourage their interest in science, technology and computer science careers. This program is in partnership with the U.S. Department of Labor's Women's Bureau.
(Northwest Tower)

Adult Programs

Building Beyond:
A comprehensive job readiness, information technology and telecommunications program geared toward out of school youth, ages 17-24, interested in developing their work skills. Participating youth also receive financial literacy training and behavioral skills development. This program is in partnership with the North Lawndale Employment Network.
(Northwest Tower/Homan Square)

Basic & Advanced Computer Training:
A range of computer workshops that certify individuals on the entire MS Office Suite and additional popular software applications.
(Northwest Tower/Homan Square)

Career Development Workshops:
A series of career development workshops that provide individuals with resume preparation, cover letter development, interviewing tips and techniques and career assessment tools. These workshops also provide job search tools and motivational workshops.
(Northwest Tower/Homan Square)

Literacy Extension Achievement Project (LEAP):
This program is focused on basic skills development for out of school youth and adults. Using approved GED curriculum with online literacy tools, LEAP is interested in preparing individuals for successful completion of the GED examination.
(Homan Square)

Community Programs

Small Business Training:
Small business financial management, business plan development, and business financing are all topics in this area. Working in partnership with the Lawndale Local Business Development Corporation, the NTRC provides small business training.
(Homan Square)

Non-Profit Technical Assistance Training:
This series of workshops assist individuals and organizations with state incorporation, federal recognition of 501(c)(3) status and how to identify funding opportunities. The workshops also provide grant writing assistance, program monitoring and evaluation, and organizational development assistance.
(Northwest Tower/Homan Square)

NTRC Business Xpress™:
Using program graduates, we are able to provide a range of business services, from fax and copying to document creation (e.g., business cards, stationary, envelops, etc.). We also rent professional business equipment with a minimal deposit required.
(Northwest Tower/Homan Square)

In addition to these programs and services, the NTRC also rents space to community groups, churches, and businesses who sponsor workshops and seminars. We also design and facilitate customized curriculum for our clients.

For more information about our programs and services,
please contact us at 773-722-5653.