is a career pathway at College of DuPage funded by the Joyce Foundation and the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) to enable people to develop skills for employment in the manufacturing industry and to prepare them to further their education.
What It Is.
Right Start is a state-of-the-art 16-week program that provides 10 credit hours upon completion. Classes include labs and field trips. Practical math, communication and science skills are presented along with a focus on manufacturing and its processes.
Tuition is waived.
Tuition and books are furnished through a grant from the Joyce Foundation and ICCB. Class is limited to 20 students. High school seniors, as well as adults, are encouraged to apply for the program.
We can help.
Intensive academic support services are available to students, including tutoring, academic advising, and career and personal counseling.
Learn More.
Contact Donna Claffy, Right Start project coordinator, at (630) 942-2135, or e-mail at claffy@cod.edu.
