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Explore Oakton's degrees and certificates by zeroing in on your area of interest. Our programs include nine subject areas across numerous careers and fields. Once you are enrolled, work with an Oakton academic advisor to build an academic plan that aligns your career goals and guides your educational investment.
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Technology is at the heart of the world’s most exciting innovations. Here, you’ll gain top-tier skills as you hone problem-solving abilities for a career in computer and information technology.
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Explore the world around you and apply the lessons of history to today’s problems. Through Oakton’s education programs, you’ll learn to help the next generation of students prepare for their future.
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Your options for a career in health care may include nursing—or may extend into other important areas. Consider your options for high-demand health fields that emphasize information technology, billing and coding, laboratory work and more.
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As technology becomes more intricately woven into our interactions, the study of humanities and languages is more important than ever. At Oakton, you’ll gain the ability to make important connections and add meaning to human relationships.
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Become a first responder or study for a career in finance, law or business at Oakton. Enter the workforce well-prepared and confident to serve your community in an essential field.
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Future jobs—including many that don’t yet exist—will come from the STEM disciplines. Explore your love for the sciences and develop in-demand skills that can be applied to numerous career fields.
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Art has always been central to the human experience. Whether you’re pursuing meaning through beauty or enhancing the value of a new product through graphic design, Oakton is your training ground.
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Skilled technicians are in high demand. If you love work that combines problem-solving with hands-on experiences, Oakton’s manufacturing, facilities and automotive programs will train you for a rewarding career.
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Oakton celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Kick off Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month early by attending one of Oakton College’s events - free and open to the public - to learn more about the AAPI community and culture and to support local AAPI artists, activists, and businesses.
Oakton relieves nearly $1 million in student debt with remaining COVID relief funds
Oakton College is demonstrating its commitments to helping students reach their educational goals and advancing racial equity by using its remaining federal institutional COVID-19 funds to relieve outstanding balances due to the College. Oakton recently allocated about $920,000 to forgive outstanding balances incurred by Oakton students during the pandemic.
Oakton earns 2023-2024 Military Friendly® School designation
Des Plaines, Ill. (March 10, 2023) – Oakton College has earned the Military Friendly® School designation for the eighth consecutive year.
Oakton receives the 2023 Community Enhancement Award
Des Plaines, Ill. (March 2, 2023) - Oakton College was among the recipients of this year’s Des Plaines Chamber of Commerce & Industry Community Enhancement Awards.
Oakton announces Women's History Month events
Community members are invited to Oakton College Women’s History Month events. In addition to events for students, Oakton is hosting three events – free and open to the public – about the feminist movements in the Global South to honor Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day.