NOW ACCEPTING FOR JAN 6th, 2025 CLASS!
CADET SLOTS REMAINING:
175
CLASS 64 BEGINS:
NOW ACCEPTING FOR JAN 6th, 2025 CLASS!
CADET SLOTS REMAINING:
175
CLASS 64 BEGINS:
LCA is more than just an adult education program. Cadets have the opportunity to recover high school credits, earn their GED, receive CPR training, receive a food handlers certificate, work experience, computer skills and more. The academy continues to develop and provide critical life skills training to make it’s graduates ready for life.
LCA is more than just an adult education program. Cadets have the opportunity to recover high school credits, earn their GED, receive CPR training, receive a food handlers certificate, work experience, computer skills and more. The academy continues to develop and provide critical life skills training to make it’s graduates ready for life.
High School Diploma Path
As an accredited alternate education option, high school students can transfer to LCA to obtain high school credits at the start of the 5-month residential portion of the program. Here Cadets can gain, maintain or surpass the credits they need according to their grade level, transcripts and academic requirements.
GED Class
Cadets attend GED classes for approximately four hours daily. The classroom combines instruction, visual aids, hands-on, and different various teaching techniques to help Cadets learn during GED classes. Classes go over various subjects and information related to the GED testing areas.
CPR Training
Cadets receive CPR and First Aid training by our certified medical supervisor. As part of our mission, we will train Cadets how to respond to and prepare for emergencies when someone is faced with cardiac or breathing issues.
Computer Class
Partnered with Parkland Community College, LCA offers a basic college-level computer skills class. Meeting once a week for 15 weeks the class goes over an introduction to computers, hands-on experience with Windows OS, spreadsheets, databases, word processor, document production, and creation. Cadets obtain 3 college credits for completion.
Food Handler Certification
Cadets can take a food handlers course and upon satisfactory completion will receive a certification by the State of Illinois. Cadets may use their food handler certificate to provide proof of completion of the food handler safety course to their employer and health department.
Nutrition Class
Partnered with the University of Illinois Extension and Illinois Nutrition Education Program, Cadets learn the basics of healthy eating, food prep, recipes, and other health-conscious concerns. The class combines hands-on learning and instruction and allows Cadets to make snacks and meals for themselves and try new foods.
Brass Ring
Our CASY National Guard Employment Network (NGEN) Partnership gives our Cadets access to a software application called ‘BrassRing.’ This applicant tracking system (ATS) will be used to support the development, implementation, and sustainment of employment for Cadets and graduates of the NGYCP.
Credit Recovery
Working with Illinois Virtual School, LCA offers Credit Recovery Courses to allow Cadets to supplement their education by taking educationally appropriate courses. Cadets who qualify for Credit Recovery can graduate LCA’s program and return to high school.
GED Class
Cadets attend GED classed for approximately four hours daily. The classroom combines instruction, visual aids, hands-on, and different various teaching techniques to help Cadets learn during GED classes. Classes go over various subjects and information related to the GED testing areas.
CPR Training
Cadets receive CPR and First Aid training by our certified medical supervisor. As part of our mission, we will train Cadets on how to respond to and prepare for emergencies when someone is faced with cardiac or breathing issues.
Computer Class
Partnered with Parkland Community College, LCA offers a basic college level computer skills class. Meeting once a week for 15 weeks the class goes over an introduction to computers, hands-on experience with Windows OS, spreadsheets, databases, word processor, document production and creation. Cadets obtain 3 college credits for completion.
Food Handler Certification
Cadets are able to take a food handlers course and upon satisfactory completion will receive a certification by the State of Illinois. Cadets may use their food handler certificate to provide proof of completion of the food handler safety course to their employer and health department.
Nutrition Class
Partnered with the University of Illinois Extension and Illinois Nutrition Education Program, Cadets learn the basics of healthy eating, food prep, recipes and other health conscious concerns. The class combines hands-on learning and instruction and allows Cadets to make snacks and meals for themselves and try new foods.
Brass Ring
Our CASY National Guard Employment Network (NGEN) Partnership gives our Cadets access to a software application called ‘BrassRing.’ This applicant tracking system (ATS) will be used to support the development, implementation and sustainment of employment for Cadets and graduates of the NGYCP.