Arturo Velasquez West Side Technical Institute a Division of Richard J. Daley College makes affordable education and training accessible to the already diverse population of the South and West Side of Chicago. AVWSTI prepares our graduates to compete for rewarding jobs and careers. AVWSTI is committed to help those applicants who did not meet the admission requirements, by offering pre-technical and pre-testing class at a minimal cost to the student.

In partnership with Business and Industries and with local CBOs, AVWSTI takes the lead in developing our student’s potential through quality technical training certificate programs.