Private college in Chicago, United States. Established in 1904, Generations College is proud to be the oldest fully accredited, two-year, private, not-for-profit institution in Illinois and the third oldest in the nation. We know that career success is built on more than just knowing how to perform certain tasks. That’s why, in addition to learning job-specific skills, Generations traditional and online college graduates develop competencies in critical thinking, communication and interpersonal skills. Because of our reputation for excellence in education, Generations College boasts higher placement rates than competitors.