Spreading Light in the Darkest of Times
Eternity World Community - EWC
Our mission: EWC empowers students to persevere in their education through expressive arts, providing essential skills within a supportive and therapeutic environment.
Our Educators
Our staff is a qualified team of educators and social workers who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of students. They bring a wealth of experience and creativity.
Our Approach
We believe in the power of arts therapy to help students reach their full potential. Our approach is centered on individual needs and interests of each student, and we strive to create a supportive environment that encourages growth and creativity.
Our Programs
We offer a range of programs to suit the needs and interests of our students, including vocational workshops, and art, music, culinary, poetry/journaling, and recreational therapies.
Vision Statement
EWC strives to provide academic and creative opportunities that address the educational, behavioral, social, and emotional needs of alternative, at-risk youth and special education students. We aim to meet students where they are and empower them to achieve their educational and career goals.
Students will develop transitional and vocational skills to help them secure employment after completing the program, including opportunities to earn certifications through volunteer experiences.
We also teach essential life skills—such as social skills, self-advocacy, and financial literacy—to support their long-term success and promote independence.
Partners & Events
Eternity World Community
“Lukas Moldenhauer — 10-0, 8 KOs. Fighting for the youth. Eternity World Community — Spreading light in the darkest of times.”
Joliet native, Jr. Olympic boxing champ Jojo Awinongya
WGN People to People - 16 year old boxing phenom Joseph Awinongya Jr.
SOFT SKILLS & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TRAINING
Eternity World Community (EWC) provides workforce development and soft skills training to enhance performance, leadership, communication, professionalism, and workplace readiness. Participants who complete the programs receive an EWC Certificate of Completion.
• Greeting customers professionally
• Customer service excellence
• Handling upset customers professionally
• Building repeat customer relationships
• Active listening skills
• Service recovery & complaint resolution
• Hospitality professionalism
• Customer satisfaction training
• Customer loyalty & retention strategies
• Professional customer interactions under pressure
• Professional communication skills
• Professional texting & calling
• Workplace communication training
• Conflict resolution communication
• Active listening techniques
• Bilingual professional development ( Spanish )
• Kitchen & team communication
• Professional workplace interactions
• Communication under pressure
• Professional workplace etiquette
• Presentation & facilitation skills
• Workplace professionalism
• Showing up on time & reliability
• Workplace accountability
• Ownership mindset training
• Workplace etiquette
• Respectful communication
• Professional conduct
• Following instructions effectively
• Workplace confidence development
• Building trust through consistency
• Time management mastery
• Professional workplace expectations
• Team building & collaboration
• Supporting coworkers during rush periods
• Team accountability
• Adaptability in fast-paced environments
• Building productive workplace relationships
• Workplace cooperation & engagement
• Team communication strategies
• Cross-functional teamwork
• Workplace collaboration training
• Leadership communication
• Coaching teammates
• Supervisory development
• Delegating responsibilities
• Decision-making skills
• Motivating staff
• Running pre-shift meetings
• Leadership adaptability
• Team performance management
• Situational leadership training
• Building leadership confidence
• Performance-focused management
• Resume building
• Interview preparation
• Workplace readiness
• Emotional regulation
• Stress management
• Financial literacy
• Goal-setting & career planning
• Professional growth mindset training
• Workforce behavior & professionalism
• Problem-solving under pressure
• Workplace transition support
• Workplace de-escalation techniques
• Emotional regulation strategies
• Conflict de-escalation
• Stress management
• Crisis response awareness
• Workplace wellness practices
• Emotional intelligence training
• Team support & resilience training
• Trauma-informed communication
• Managing difficult conversations professionally
• Workplace violence prevention awareness
• Behavioral intervention communication skills
• Discipline & consistency development
• Leadership under pressure
• Building confidence & self-esteem
• Mental toughness & resilience
• Performance mindset coaching
• Goal-setting strategies
• Team motivation & accountability
• Wellness-focused workforce development
• Sports-based leadership principles
• Fitness mindset & personal accountability
• Positive decision-making skills
• Motivation & performance coaching
• Workplace de-escalation techniques
• Emotional regulation strategies
• Conflict de-escalation
• Stress management
• Crisis response awareness
• Workplace wellness practices
• Emotional intelligence training
• Team support & resilience training
• Trauma-informed communication
• Managing difficult conversations professionally
• Workplace violence prevention awareness
• Behavioral intervention communication skills
INDUSTRY CERTIFICATIONS & COMPLIANCE TRAINING
EWC partners with certified instructors, authorized trainers, and registered proctors to provide industry-recognized certifications and compliance training programs. Participants may earn nationally recognized certifications upon successful completion of required training and examinations.
• ServSafe Food Handler Certification
• ServSafe Manager Certification
• Food Safety & Sanitation Training
• HACCP Awareness Training
• Allergen Awareness Training
• Restaurant Health & Sanitation Procedures
• OSHA-10 General Industry
• OSHA-10 Construction
• OSHA-30 Certifications
• First Aid / CPR / AED Certification
• Bloodborne Pathogens Training
• Workplace Violence Prevention Training
• Fire Safety Awareness
• Emergency Preparedness Training
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) Certification
• De-Escalation & Behavioral Intervention Training
• Crisis Response & Prevention Training
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
• Trauma-Informed Crisis Response
• Behavioral Support & Safety Strategies
• Leadership Development Certifications
• Workplace Communication Certifications
• Customer Service Certifications
• Conflict Resolution Training
• Professionalism Certifications
• Workforce Readiness Certifications
• Hospitality Service Certifications
Restaurants • Pizza Shops • Hospitality • Hotels • Food Service • Healthcare • Schools • Therapeutic Day Schools • Nonprofits • Youth Programs • Construction • Warehousing • Manufacturing • Retail • Municipal Programs • Skilled Trades • Workforce Development Programs • Service Businesses • Community Organizations
PROVIDING TOOLS FOR A LIFE OF LEARNING
Spreading Light in the Darkest of Times
If you have any questions about upcoming opportunities or ways to get involved, we’d love to hear from you. Send us a message, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
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