Workforce and Professional Development Institute
College of Lake County
Workforce and Professional Development Institute
 

About WPDI

"Growing your future one skill at a time"

The Workforce and Professional Development Institute provides training, consulting, and cutting-edge courses for businesses, professionals, and the community through its six areas: Center for Personal Enrichment, Client Solutions, Continuing Professional Development, Illinois Procurement Technical Assistance Center, Illinois Small Business Development Center, and Judicial Services.

Center for Personal Enrichment
Youth and gifted education, classes for hobbyists, subject matter enthusiasts, arts, entertainment, history, cooking, life planning and life-long learners
Client Solutions
Customized training for large businesses including leadership, finance, operations, logistics, communications and team dynamics
Continuing Professional Development
Cutting-edge courses and certifications for professionals and semi-professionals in a variety of disciplines and industries
IL Procurement Technical Assistance Center
Counseling to prepare for and secure public sector contracts including municipal, state and federal
IL Small Business Development Center
One-on-One counseling and classes to start and grow profitable small business including international trade consulting, marketing, financing and operations
Judicial Services
Award-winning programs including Driver Safety for adults and teens, substance abuse, family violence, parenting and victim impact