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Published: November, 2010

Located in DuPage County, Illinois (population 904,000), the village of Addison has close to 36,000 residents. As a suburb of Chicago (2.9 million residents), Addison, IL enjoys many of the cultural entertainment outlets associated with this major Midwestern metropolis, including sporting events, excellent shopping, museums, and fine dining. Addison itself also has various events such as a Christmas tree lighting, charity balls, farmers' markets, and book fairs.

Per capita income in Addison, IL is approximately $21,000 a year, with per household income approaching $55,000 a year. Nearly 75% of all residents over the age of 25 possess a high school diploma, and roughly 20% possess a bachelor's degree or higher.

There are more than 45 companies in Addison, IL that employ 1,000 people or more. United Parcel Service (UPS) is the city's largest employer, with approximately 2,300 employees. Industry and production accounts for a sizable portion of Addison's economy, with 20% of all manufacturing jobs in DuPage County located within Addison city limits. Blue-collar workers make up a substantial sector of Addison's workforce.

However, changes in the business landscape are helping to create more white-collar jobs in the area. Because approximately 23% of the town's population commutes daily to nearby Chicago, Addison is hoping to capitalize on the skilled labor by opening up its own infrastructure, with the hopes of attracting businesses away from the Windy City. Currently, Addison offers a wide variety of business incentives, including low-interest loans for facade renovation, signage improvements, disabilities construction, and landscaping.

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Schools in Addison, Illinois: Degrees, Diplomas, & More

Performance Training Institute

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Get started on your career at Performance Training Institute.

Campus Locations:
  • Online
Programs:
  • Online Diploma in Medical Office and Administration with Billing and Coding
Northwestern College

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Training for a successful future is easier than you may think! Northwestern College offers flexible career training to fit your busy schedule.

Campus Locations:
  • Naperville
Programs:
  • Massage Therapy Certificate
  • Criminal Justice
Everest College

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Leave that dead-end job behind with training from Everest College.

Campus Locations:
  • Melrose Park
Programs:
  • Diploma - Medical Administrative Assistant
  • Diploma - Dental Assistant
The Art Institutes

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The Art Institutes system of schools offers a range of master's, bachelor's, and associate's degree programs, as well as diploma and certificate programs specializing in the creative and applied arts. We also offer a variety of online, evening, and weekend learning options, so there's an education solution to fit your schedule. And our professional-grade technology can give you the practical skills to match your ideas—helping you transform your creative energy into a fulfilling career.

Campus Locations:
  • Tinley Park
  • Chicago
  • Schaumburg
Programs:
  • Web Design & Interactive Communications (D)
  • Digital Design (D)
The Ohio/Illinois Centers for Broadcasting

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Get your career started with the Ohio/Illinois Centers for Broadcasting.

Campus Locations:
  • Chicago
  • Lombard
Programs:
  • Radio and TV Broadcasting Program
ITT Technical Institute

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Are you interested in pursuing a high-tech career? Getting an education from ITT Tech is a great place to start!

Campus Locations:
  • Burr Ridge
  • Mount Prospect
Programs:
  • School of Electronics Technology
  • School of Information Technology
Le Cordon Bleu Schools of North America

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Bring Your Fire to the Plate. Le Cordon Bleu. Learn the Way.

Campus Locations:
  • Chicago
Programs:
  • Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Chicago - Associate Degree in Culinary Arts
  • Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Chicago - Certificate in Culinary Arts
Spa Vargas University

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Get started on your career with training from Spa Vargas University.

Campus Locations:
  • Bloomingdale
Programs:
  • Massage Therapy
The Salon Professional Academy Elgin

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The Salon Professional Academy's goal is to maximize your artistic potential through programs that teach not only the latest techniques, but also proven business strategies.

Campus Locations:
  • Elgin
Programs:
  • Cosmetology
  • Nail Technology
The SOMA Institute

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Serious about a massage therapy career? Get started at The SOMA Institute.

Campus Locations:
  • Chicago
Programs:
  • Master Clinical Massage Therapy
  • Clinical Massage Therapy