CICS - Northtown Campus – Chicago Police & Fire Department Training

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

The Chicago Police and Firefighter Training Academy (CPFTA) mission is to educate, encourage, and motivate Chicago high school students interested in pursuing careers in law enforcement, fire science, or other public service-related fields. CPFTA is a two-year program that recruits and trains up to 250 public and non-public high school junior and senior students each year. CPFTA graduates can transition easily into any of the seven City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) to continue their studies. CCC offers students college degree programs or certificate programs in law and public safety. Students that participate in this program will be expected to maintain 90% attendance through the program. Students take classes periods 1-6 and have periods 7-8 free to travel to the CPFTA site for class. Students will receive elective and/or physical education credit.